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Sri Lanka Wedding Photographers

Our Sri Lanka photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Colombo, Galkissa, Moratuwa, Jaffna, Negombo, Pita Kotte

Sri Lanka Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Sri Lanka - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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, Sri Lanka documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The children's joyful expressions are captured in the photo taken at their parents' Town Hall elopement
Estelle Offroy
The bride and groom shared their vows at a small beach wedding with close friends and family under the big trees at the location of their choosing, making it a truly special and memorable ceremony
Alessandro Arena
The couple posed for an elopement portrait by a foggy lake following their ceremony
Lauren Lindley

Sri Lanka Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sri Lanka 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.

Asia WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

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5 Sri Lanka Wedding Photographers...

Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an international award-winning wedding photographer, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. With over 10 years of experience shooting weddings across Europe and Asia, he has worked with both grand celebrity weddings and small intimate ones.

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking Sri Lanka weddings.
43
2
18
2500 (USD)
Chandan Sojitra is an Engagement Portrait, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Chandan Sojitra, a sought-after wedding photographer, uses a camera to creatively capture and bring to life the stories of your special day. With a strong background in visual storytelling and a keen passion for photography, Chandan provides stunning imagery that will...

Chandan Sojitra

Dubai, AE *Now booking Sri Lanka weddings.
2
2
22
2200 (USD)

Aidan Dockery, a wedding photographer in Southeast Asia, is skilled at capturing real moments at marriage events through creative reportage and contemporary portraiture, and he also enjoys pre-wedding couple shoots.

Aidan Dockery

Koh Samui, TH *Now booking Sri Lanka weddings.
10
2
1
4
2400 (USD)

Athanasios Papa comes from a family of active professional photographers. At 18 years of age, he began attending photography seminars, followed by a BA Honours degree in Photography and further studies towards a Masters degree. With a documentary approach to his craft,...

Athanasios Papadopoulos

Santorini, GR *Now booking Sri Lanka weddings.
3
1300 (EUR)
Asia wedding photography by Anbu Jawahar Ra

Anbu Jawahar Ra, a documentary wedding photographer with over 13 years of experience, has a unique ability to capture the essence of love stories. Through his photojournalistic approach, Anbu creates exquisite and captivating images.

Anbu Jawahar Ra

Bangalore in Karnataka, IN *Now booking Sri Lanka weddings.
13
2000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sri Lanka Couples

Sri Lanka Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple portrait taken by a Kurunegal wedding photographer during an engagement portrait session. The shot is captured through the trees from a high camera angle, creating a unique perspective. The image showcases the couple in a creative pose.
A couple embraces the serenity of a boutique hotel in Sri Lanka for their destination wedding. In this striking black and white portrait, they share a tender kiss near a round window, just before their ceremony.
Engagement portrait session of a couple seated between rocks at the stunning location of Galle, Sri Lanka. Captured by the artistic eye of a talented Sri Lanka wedding photographer.
Laksalan and Nithu share a joyful moment during their engagement photo shoot in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Abirami and Prathab strike a pose in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a lively backdrop for their pre-wedding portrait session
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, an engagement portrait captured images of tenderness as the couple smiled and posed with their heads close together
In their pre-wedding shoot in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a couple posed with a blurred train in the background capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the city
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, Image of the Machete Coconut Ritual
Best wedding venue photo from a hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka showing the Preparation of the Bride, at the hotel as Mom of the bride helps her fix her saree in the bridal room
Colombo, Sri Lanka Pre-wedding portrait session in black and white
The couple holds each other in this black and white engagement photo in front of Galle Fort. Taken by a Galle, Sri Lanka photographer.
Wadduwa, Sri Lanka wedding day photos at the venue | Pictures of the couple just before the reception

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Sri Lanka wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Sri Lanka wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Sri Lanka wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Sri Lanka 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
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 is a Modern Elopement?
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

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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