Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
St. Louis Wedding Photographers
St. Louis Wedding Photographers
Our St. Louis photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Mississippi River, Missouri River, Gateway Arch, Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Art Museum, Arboretum
St. Louis Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in St. Louis - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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, St. Louis documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
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St. Louis Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small St. Louis 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.
Missouri WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, justice of the peace, DIY - do it yourself, 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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3 St. Louis Wedding Photographers...
With a documentary approach, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer known for his storytelling through visual imagery. Through his lens, he documents the beautiful moments, creating a visual narrative that engages and resonates with viewers.
Joshua Grasso
Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.2800 (USD)
Lauren Lindley - Traveling wedding photographer specializing in capturing unforgettable moments. Enjoys people and gets them to feel comfortable in front of the lens.
Lauren Lindley
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.4200 (USD)
Documentary wedding photographer Nicky Byrnes has had a camera in her hand since childhood. With a degree in photojournalism, Nicky is published in several print and online magazines. An outdoors enthusiast and volunteer, she loves music, books, skiing, and her two rescue...
Nicky Byrnes
Carnelian Bay in California, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.3900 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving St. Louis Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by St. Louis Wedding Photographers
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St. Louis Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some St. Louis wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these St. Louis marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or St. Louis engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my St. Louis wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked St. Louis wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find St. Louis photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for St. Louis 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: How can couples find top-ranked St. Louis wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the St. Louis 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.
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
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
