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Washington Wedding Photographers
Washington Wedding Photographers
Our Washington photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton, Mercer Island, Lake Washington, and all of the Pacific Northwest
Washington Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Washington - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Washington 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 Washington 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, Washington documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Washington Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Washington 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, fast, courthouse, 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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25 Washington Wedding Photographers...
A skilled wedding photojournalist from Washington State, Benjamin Wagner has been capturing candid moments since his high school days. With over a decade of experience, he turned professional in 2018.
1600 (USD)
Using a documentary approach, Logan Westom brings a storytelling perspective to his work as a visual photographer, capturing the ephemeral moments of couples' special days, Taylor Swift concerts, and newspaper events throughout his extensive career in professional...
4000 (USD)
Prior to his photography career, Ron Storer raced on the US Cycling Team earning a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. His passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments motivates him to provide couples with unique and special...
2400 (USD)
Seattle-based Marla Manes, skilled in wedding photojournalism and portraiture, integrates values and sustainability. Creates comfort for exceptional photos.
5500 (USD)
BreeAnna Lasher is a wedding photographer based in Seattle, Washington. With a passion for adventure and travel, she specializes in elopements and capturing real, candid moments. Her goal is to empower couples to have the ceremony of their dreams and to capture all the...
5500 (USD)
In a journalistic style, JD Land, a visual storyteller, focuses on capturing real wedding moments since 2012. With a keen eye for detail, he also delves into wildlife photography, searching for the ideal image to tell his visual tales.
JD Land
Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Washington weddings.4000 (USD)
David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a documentary approach, captures the authentic moments of love, employing his unique style of storytelling through visuals. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he uses his camera to document and preserve the genuine emotions that define...
David Clumpner
Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Washington weddings.5950 (USD)
Tanushree Vaidya is a traveling destination wedding photographer with experiences across 14 countries, combining previous skills in commerce, hair artistry, portrait photography, and graphic design.
Tanushree Vaidya
Hayward in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.4000 (USD)
Chris Shum is a wedding, engagement, lifestyle, and family photographer with a lifelong passion for art. With his artistic eye and unobstructive approach, Chris captures the beauty and joy of weddings, creating elegant, storytelling photographs that couples can treasure...
Chris Shum
Sunnyvale in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.4500 (USD)
Lacey Butler, an experienced wedding photographer with a strong background in traditional photography, studio lighting, and English literature, has documented over 400 weddings. She takes a documentary approach to storytelling, aiming to capture authentic, heartfelt moments...
Lacey Butler
Asheville in North Carolina, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2000 (USD)
Specializing in documentary wedding photography, Eliza Slobodzian expertly preserves heartfelt moments, infusing each image with genuine emotion.
Eliza Slobodzian
Cochrane in Alberta, CA *Now booking Washington weddings.4000 (CAD)
Traveling wedding and elopement photographer Leah Moyers has a journalistic style, utilizing her Fine Arts background to capture her clients authentically. Her unobtrusive and candid approach allows her to document the moments of love in beautiful and unique ways.
Leah Moyers
Sevierville in Tennessee, US *Now booking Washington weddings.450/hour (USD)
Jerome Pollos is a traveling wedding photographer with a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. After capturing a powerful image of a young boy, he discovered his passion for photography and the impact it can have.
Jerome Pollos
Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2500 (USD)
Bradley Hanson is a professional wedding photographer with 24 years of experience, covering celebrations as small as 6 guests. His acclaimed work has earned him work in ad campaigns for Amazon and Sony Ericsson, as well as been featured in multiple magazines.
Bradley Hanson
St. Paul in Minnesota, US *Now booking Washington weddings.5000 (USD)
Aniket Sananse is an international traveling wedding photographer, specializing in wedding and elopement photography. He also covers photoshoots for newborns, families, and candid couple portraits. With a background in pharmacy, Aniket's passion for photography led him...
Aniket Sananse
Brampton in Ontario, CA *Now booking Washington weddings.2000 (CAD)
Loren Haar is a skilled traveling wedding photographer known for capturing authentic and emotional moments. With a background in documenting significant life events, Loren's passion for photography truly blossomed after learning manual mode.
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2200 (USD)
In journalistic style, Jared Lindsay, a visual storyteller, has an addiction for capturing authentic and unique moments at small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide.
Jared Lindsay
Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2100 (USD)
Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.
Maria Newman
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2500 (USD)
Mike Greener is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with over 23 years of experience. Combining his love of the outdoors, human experience, and storytelling, he captures honest moments in a journalistic style, creating visual narratives that truly reflect the essence of each...
Mike Greener
Helena in Montana, US *Now booking Washington weddings.4500 (USD)
With his extensive background in family portraiture and snowboard photography, Robert Knapp is a skilled wedding photojournalist. With over 700 weddings under his belt, he aims to capture the most beautiful and unique moments for couples.
Robert Knapp
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2200 (USD)
Amber Depangher is a seasoned wedding photojournalist, expertly documenting love stories for over two decades. From high school hobby to thriving business, Amber and her husband's unique styles make for an unbeatable team.
Amber Depangher
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Washington weddings.500/hour (USD)
Brittany Bender is a San Diego-based wedding photographer known for her talent in capturing candid and emotional moments. With a passion for storytelling, Brittany aims to truthfully and artistically portray the unique experiences of each person she photographs.
Brittany Bender
San Diego in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.3000 (USD)
James Juarez is a Mexican-American wedding photojournalist with a degree in Art History from UCLA. He has 8 years of experience documenting punk bands and in the fashion industry. Based in the Western USA.
James Juarez
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.2450 (USD)
David Braun is an experienced USA-based wedding photographer specializing in photojournalistic wedding photography and outdoor portrait art. With a wide range of freelance experience, David knows how to anticipate and capture the unique and natural moments of a wedding.
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.1250 (USD)
Brianna Parks, an elopement photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, has a knack for capturing unique and personalized elopement experiences. Her love for secret places and breathtaking landscapes led her to specialize in documenting elopements in the stunning...
Brianna Parks
Redding in California, US *Now booking Washington weddings.6500 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Washington Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Washington Wedding Photographers
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Washington Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Washington wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Washington marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Washington engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find reviews of Washington wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Washington wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Washington photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Washington 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Washington 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 Washington wedding day by.
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Washington WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Aimee and Kevin
Photo by Benjamin Wagner
We just got our sneak peak pictures and I couldn’t be happier with what I’ve seen. A big thank you Ben and a huge recommendation!!
Alex & Kari
Photo by James Juarez
It has been 3 years since our wedding day and your photos and video have only enhanced our memories of it all, in the best way possible. You found a way to capture the joy and love that day held and saved it for us to relive any time we want. Kari and I couldn't be more grateful of the care and thoughtfulness you brought to one of the happiest days of our lives. Thank you!
Allie and Cody
Photo by David Braun
Hi David, Just letting you know I received the memory stick! I love all the extra touches you did, that is really cool and cute! We couldn’t believe it when we opened the package. Thank you again, I really appreciate everything you have done for our engagement and wedding photos. Mahalo- Allie
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.
