Tacoma Wedding Photographers

Tacoma Wedding Photographers

Our Tacoma photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, Puget Sound, South Sound, Takhoma, Tahoma, Commencement Bay, Port of Tacoma, Pacific Coast, Pacific Ocean

Tacoma Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Tacoma Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Tacoma 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.

Washington WPJA members are ready to document any small, DIY - do it yourself, civil ceremony, 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 Tacoma Wedding Venues

7 Tacoma Wedding Photographers...

David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, specializes in capturing authentic moments that tell the unique love story of couples. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he preserves raw emotions and memories through his photography.

David Clumpner

Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
5950 (USD)
Seattle wedding photography by Benjamin Wagner of the Washington State WPJA in the Pacific Northwest

Benjamin Wagner, a documentary wedding photographer based in WA State, found his passion for capturing authentic moments through a digital camera in high school. After honing his skills for over a decade, he ventured into pro photography in 2018.

Benjamin Wagner

Mercer Island in Washington, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
1600 (USD)
Jerome Pollos Self Portrait, a wedding and elopement photographer of the WPJA

Jerome is a destination wedding photographer who has a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. With his journalistic style, he captures beautiful moments in an unobtrusive manner, offering an authentic experience for his clients.

Jerome Pollos

Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
2500 (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...

Logan Westom

Bremerton in Washington, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
4000 (USD)

In his photography career, Ron Storer has adopted a journalistic style, capturing and preserving wedding moments. Prior to this, he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials as a member of the US Cycling Team.

Ron Storer

Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
2400 (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 Tacoma weddings.
2500 (USD)
Robert Knapp, Pacific Northwest weddings by Modern Art Photography Studio

Robert Knapp is a PNW wedding photographer, experienced in family portraiture and snowboard photography. With over 700 weddings captured, Robert is passionate about creating beautiful and unique photography for couples.

Robert Knapp

Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
2200 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Tacoma Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Tacoma Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Tacoma wedding photos.

Tacoma Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Tacoma, Washington Engagement Photography Session | Couple leans in for a kiss in an old train tunnel
A couple kisses under an umbrella surrounded by water fountains in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington engagement portraits of a Couple holding hands on dock | shadows and lines frame this engaged couple showing the light and darkness they came through to be together
Tacoma, Washington Photo session | engaged Couple jumping with wall of umbrellas
Tacoma wedding photographer captured this image of the wedding rings resting on the hand of a cherub statue
Tacoma wedding photographer caught this image of the brides father wiping tears from his eyes as she prepares to walk down the aisle
Tacoma wedding photographer captured this image of the groom lost in the brides gown while he retrieves the garter from her leg at their outdoor tent reception
Tacoma wedding photographer created this picture of a bride and groom toasting at their wedding reception with dinosaur bones in the frame
Tacoma wedding photographer captured this image of a bride putting the wedding ring on the groom in their outdoor ceremony
Tacoma wedding photographer created this black and white picture of a bride embracing a bridesmaid
Ontario wedding photographer captured this black and white image of a little girl getting her hair curled to get ready for the wedding.
Tacoma outdoor wedding ceremony on a beautiful day | Washington wedding photography

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Tacoma photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Tacoma 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: Who are the best Tacoma wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Tacoma 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Tacoma 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 Tacoma wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
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
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Tacoma WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Teresa and Kenny

Photo by Ron Storer

Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our beautiful wedding photos. There are no words to express our gratitude for capturing some of the most important moments of our lives. Our wedding & engagement photos are an absolute treasure that we will savor and cherish forever. When we share our album with friends, they rave about how unique it is and that they’ve never seen anything like it. I have to agree it is amazing and a delight to flip through - it just seems to bring us right back to June 7, 2008 - a day that we hold very close to our hearts.

Couple's first kiss during outdoor wedding ceremony at Arboretum in Yakima, Washington

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!!

Kari and Glen

Photo by Ron Storer

Omigoodness!! Can I just say wow? You are such an amazing photographer! Glen and I have shared these photos with some of our family and friends, and all of them have been like, "I love these pictures! You rock!