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Our Atlanta photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Decatur, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Peachtree Corners, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Duluth, Kennesaw, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs

Atlanta Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Atlanta - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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, Atlanta documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Winter frozen wind swept Lake sunset portraits after elopement ceremony
Brittany Bugaj
The sun glowed beneath the horizon as their cliffside ceremony unfolded, providing a beautiful backdrop of the sea and creating a truly magical and romantic experience for the newlyweds
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom stood facing each other, holding hands, as their friend officiated their small wedding ceremony outside in a park
Danielle Gardner

Atlanta Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Atlanta 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.

Georgia WPJA members are ready to document any small, themed, 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.

3 Atlanta Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

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 Atlanta weddings.
67
5
2800 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown is a highly educated wedding photojournalist, specializing in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity, Cindy's work is renowned for its exceptional quality.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US
95
14
5
138
3000 (USD)

Orlando Suarez, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, travels the world as a wedding photographer. Together with his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, focusing on capturing candid moments and authentic portraits.

Orlando Suarez

Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking Atlanta weddings.
42
21
3100 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Atlanta Couples

Atlanta Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A romantic engagement portrait in Atlanta, Georgia, shows a couple lying on rustic wooden stairs, sharing a quiet session of love and anticipation for their upcoming wedding.
In Atlanta, Georgia, this couple shares a second kiss on the cheek, surrounded by blooming trees and urban street mural art for their engagement portrait.
In a charming scene at West End, Atlanta, the bride-to-be playfully covers the groom-to-be's mouth after a whispered secret, amidst red picnic benches.
A stylish and chic couple from Atlanta's West End neighborhood, sharing a laugh and striking a pose against a vibrant pink and black painted art wall.
An urban, black-and-white engagement portrait captures a woman joyfully riding on her partner's back in the Belt Line area of West End, Atlanta.
Engagement portrait of a couple by an Atlanta wedding photographer in Wynn Park, capturing them snuggling against a large tree trunk in romantic afternoon light.
Newlyweds exiting their ceremony at Cator Woolford Gardens in Atlanta, GA, captured in a stunning black and white shot.
Capturing their love amidst artistic inspiration, this award-winning portrait encapsulates the love on their wedding day. The spotlight highlights their connection as he tenderly kisses her, harmonizing with the blue window light and graphic shadows.
This award-winning photograph showcases a couple's silhouette, bathed in golden sunlight, as their love shines through a veil, creating a mesmerizing contrast and an enchanting visual masterpiece.
A documentary wedding photographer captures this WPJA award-winning photo in Atlanta, Georgia. The image shows the bride and groom sharing a bite of food during the Paebak ceremony while dressed in traditional clothes.
A documentary wedding photographer captures the sweet moment of flower girls preparing for the big day in Atlanta, Georgia. They can be seen checking their makeup in a mirror. This image has won the prestigious WPJA award.
A professional wedding photographer captured this artistic image at Ambient Studio in Atlanta. The image features a woman holding a wine glass, with a curious expression on her face and in her eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Atlanta 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 Atlanta wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Atlanta 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 Atlanta wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Atlanta 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 Atlanta wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Atlanta WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

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Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

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Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

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