Baltimore Wedding Photographers

Baltimore Wedding Photographers

Our Baltimore photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Fell's Point, Federal Hill, Mount Vernon, Columbia, Towson, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Catonsville, Dundalk, Eldersburg, Ellicott City, Edgewood, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Havre de Grace, Jessup, Joppatowne, Owings Mills, Westminster

Baltimore Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Baltimore - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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, Baltimore documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Baltimore Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Baltimore 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.

Maryland WPJA members are ready to document any themed, secret, pop-up, 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 Baltimore Wedding Venues

7 Baltimore Wedding Photographers...

Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

With a passion for capturing moments in a journalistic style, Kenneth Clapp brings an unobtrusive approach to his work as a wedding photojournalist. He skillfully documents the emotions and moments of each couple's big day, ensuring their love story is told through...

3000 (USD)
Lifestyle Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Morgan O'Neil

Morgan O'Neil takes a documentary approach to her photography, skillfully capturing wedding moments with a camera. Specializing in vibrant coastal wedding photos, she uses her storytelling skills to create visually compelling images.

4800 (USD)
Baltimore engagement wedding and elopement photography by Breanna Shaw

Breanna Shaw is a world traveler and passionate wedding photographer. Being able to share moments of love and connection with her clients is her greatest honor, and the accident that has become her life's mission. When she is not taking photos, Breanna enjoys rock...

Breanna Shaw

Reisterstown in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
3850 (USD)

With a documentary approach and a passion for storytelling, Ryan Rayburn captures the moments and emotions of couples' weddings. Drawing on his nine years of experience as a photographer in newspapers, he applies his visual storytelling skills to create a comprehensive...

Ryan Rayburn

Bethesda in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
2200 (USD)
Baltimore Wedding Photography by Kimberly Dean of the Maryland WPJA

Baltimore wedding photographer Kimberly Dean has been capturing weddings and love stories since 2015, including engagements, elopements, vow renewals, and more. With a passion for creative story telling, she strives to be the best photojournalist she can be, shooting an...

3500 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

In a journalistic style, USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock has been recognized as a visual storyteller, capturing incredible moments since his own brother's wedding a decade ago. Through his unique approach, he builds a connection with couples, putting them...

Johnny Shryock

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
4250 (USD)

Mary Kate McKenna is a documentary wedding photographer with 13 years of experience. She focuses on celebrating the union between two people through small weddings, courthouse weddings, and destination micro weddings.

Mary Kate McKenna

Frederick in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
2500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Baltimore Couples

Baltimore Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A newlywed couple begins to recess from their ceremony at The Belvedere in Baltimore, MD, with a flower girl running alongside them holding her bouquet, while guests cheer and wave colorful streamers in the air.
A stunning image capturing the groom's grand entrance in a rose adorned Maserati Sangeet at Hilton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD, surrounded by cheering friends.
Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD showcases traditional Chinese door games as the groom buys his way through the door to meet his bride
Chinese Door Games at Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD: Groom and groomsmen strike a pose, mimicking a picture, impressing the bride during a fun-filled wedding celebration
Baltimore, Maryland Wedding Reception: A heartwarming moment captured as the bride offers comfort to a speaker during an emotional speech. Surrounded by beautiful red roses and vibrant decorations, love fills the room.
A mother and son share a special moment at the reception in Baltimore, Maryland
The groom in Baltimore, Maryland, reacts with laughter as a man reads a speech from his phone, expressing disbelief at what was said
A bride posing near a small window in Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Her reflection is captured in a mirror close by
The grooms pose in profile for a striking black and white portrait at The Birchmere in Baltimore, Maryland
The bride in Baltimore, Maryland had a surprise under her dress for the groom, who was kneeling and laughing at the reception in MD
The bride thrilled the guests by throwing her bouquet against a backdrop of a sparkling dance floor and crystal chandeliers at the Baltimore, Maryland reception
At the Baltimore, Maryland reception, money was flying through the air over the couple as they danced on the dance floor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Baltimore photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Baltimore wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Baltimore 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.
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