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Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers

Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers

Our Texas - Southern photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen

Texas - Southern Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Texas - Southern - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Texas - Southern photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Texas - Southern elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Texas - Southern documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Texas - Southern Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Texas - Southern wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any small, civil ceremony, mini, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Texas - Southern Wedding Venues

15 Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers...

Philip Thomas is a wedding photojournalist with over two decades of experience, known for his journalistic style and for capturing moments on a couple's big day. With a background in shooting local news, models, and actors, Philip's expertise shines through in his...

Philip Thomas

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
4500 (USD)
Houston wedding photographer Hy Le of the Texas WPJA

Hy Le

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
San Antonio wedding photography by Kelly Williams of the Texas WPJA

Kelly Williams, a San Antonio-based documentary-style wedding photographer, combines self-taught skills with an art history and Renaissance studies degree. Formerly in screenwriting and finance, Kelly now visually tells stories through her lens, eager to connect with the...

Kelly Williams

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
400/hour (USD)

Morgan Lynn Razi is a world-celebrated wedding photographer who uses a documentary approach to tell captivating stories through her visual artistry. With an unobtrusive style, she travels the world, capturing the essence of each client's unique wedding journey.

Morgan Lynn Razi

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
15500 (USD)
Texas wedding photography by Alexandre Grand

With a documentary style, Houston wedding photographer Alexandre Grand intricately weaves together the elements of nature, music, and movies to create an emotional story for each marriage he photographs.

Alexandre Grand

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
4000 (USD)
At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, Liam Gordon pursued his passion for photography in 2017. Inspired by old photos of his younger self, he established his own photography business, specializing in capturing weddings and cherished...

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3500 (USD)
Gretchen Troop Photography Studio for Weddings, Elopements and Portraits

With a Bachelor's degree in Studio Photography, Gretchen Troop excels as a wedding photojournalist. Her talent lies in capturing natural and candid moments, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Gretchen Troop

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
Wedding photography and elopements by Ray Iavasile of Michigan

Ray Anthony Iavasile is a Michigan based wedding photographer renowned for his documentary style and passion to capture the "decisive moment". He has ranked in the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the premier wedding photojournalist for Michigan.

Ray Iavasile

Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)

Robert Walker, an accomplished wedding photographer residing in Dallas, is recognized for his documentary approach and storytelling skills. With over 17 years of experience in Texas and California, his visual work showcases the narratives behind each couple's wedding...

Robert Walker

Dallas in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
2400 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

Taking a documentary approach, Jared Lindsay, a wedding storyteller, captures the heartfelt moments of love in an authentic and unique way through his photography.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
2100 (USD)
Bill McCullough Wedding Photography

In his signature journalistic style, Bill McCullough captures the intimate moments of weddings with an unobtrusive approach. His self-taught talent has earned him recognition, and his work has been featured in prestigious publications.

Bill McCullough

Austin in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
2550 (USD)
Louisiana wedding photography by Robin Lancon

Robin Lancon is a talented wedding photojournalist, capturing beautiful and candid moments at weddings and events. Based in Ponchatoula, available for travel nationwide.

Robin Lancon

Ponchatoula in Louisiana, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
700 (USD)
Weddings, engagements and elopement photography by Kevin Kienitz

Kevin Kienitz

Aurora in Illinois, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
Portrait of Katharine Green from Katie Corinne Wedding Photography Studio

Katharine Green, an experienced Colorado wedding photojournalist, has been expertly capturing love-filled moments for over a decade, specializing in wedding, engagement, and proposal photography alongside her associate, Jamie.

Katharine Green

Monument in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Evie Felts, a wedding and elopement photographer

Evie Felts, a wedding photographer with 5 years of experience, left teaching to pursue art. She connects with clients worldwide and captures intimate moments. Evie lives in Mancos, Colorado, enjoying outdoor activities when not photographing.

Evie Felts

Mancos in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Texas - Southern Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Texas - Southern wedding photos.

Texas - Southern Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Texas - Southern wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Texas - Southern marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Texas - Southern engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Captured in Houston, Texas, this intimate engagement session showcases a couple's passionate embrace against a natural backdrop, just before sunset, beautifully photographed by a creative and artistic Houston wedding photographer.
Guests at a wedding reception in Houston, TX, were seen attempting to intoxicate the bride by pouring alcohol into her mouth during a lively celebration at the venue
The couple had an engagement session in Mercer Botanic Gardens, relishing in the tall grass and the beautiful flowers
The couple posed for their relaxed save-the-date engagement announcement portrait in the library of Hotel Valencia, San Antonio, Texas
An engaged couple posed for their save-the-date engagement announcement portrait in a starkly lit hallway at Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, Texas
At the Rice Hotel in Houston, the wedding ceremony is marked with a traditional pithi ritual where eggs, milk, and ketchup are thrown at the groom
The bride had a blast at the Southern Texas reception venue, taking shots straight from the bottle with her guests
In Houston Texas, at a Home Tea Ceremony, elder family members take part
At a Southern Texas tea ceremony, a couple walked under a red gauntlet of raised arms of their bridal party in celebration
San Antonio couple poses for fun portraits at the Riverwalk to announce their engagement with the girl looking at camera
BW San Antonio wedding image from Texas of Bride and bridesmaid boarding a limo bus showing bride in reflection
Houston wedding planning picture ideas - Texas photography showing a beautiful view from venues roof top with backlight

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Texas - Southern wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Texas - Southern photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: How can couples find Texas - Southern photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Texas - Southern wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Texas - Southern wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Texas - Southern documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Texas - Southern WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Marcela & Rishi

Photo by Philip Thomas

What can we say...thank you so very much for sharing your art and your passion with us during our wedding weekend! Your photos capture the essence of the weekend-the joy, the fun, the passion, the love-you got it all. We can't wait to see "the book" and we can't want to work with you again. Thanks again!

Houston, Texas wedding couple image from a live video conference call

Bethany + Jake

Photo by Philip Thomas

Philip, Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day! I am so grateful for how comfortable and relaxed you made us all feel and for your commitment to making our day was captured authentically. Our wedding didn't look how we originally thought but you helped ensure that it was just a as special. We are forever grateful! Wishing you all the best. - Bethany and Jake

Bride jumping in air about to step on glass during ceremony by San Antonio wedding photographer, Kelly Williams

Jiordan & Jerrod

Photo by Kelly Williams

Kelly, you dreamboat. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! These highlights are absolutely glowing -- captured our essence completely... the colors, the feelings, the personality, the magic. Can't wait to see more and enjoy those high-res beauties in the weeks to come. I knew you'd capture us beautifully, but these are really special, really personal. We both appreciate all your work and support tremendously!