Featured Manhattan Wedding Elopement Photographers

Planning for a small marriage ceremony in Manhattan? The best Manhattan wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.

Page Last Updated August 17th, 2022

 DUMBO, New York Elopement Photography from under the Brooklyn Bridge - Image by Kevin Koo
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Kevin Koo, New York - Long Island, United States

DUMBO, New York City

With the Manhattan Bridge stretching above them on a sunshine-filled day in New York City, Zontee and Hardien exchange their vows in an intimate outdoor ceremony. Their wedding guests relax under parasols on the steps leading down to the ceremony location.

Opting for simplicity over grandeur, Zontee and Hardien eloped on the shores of the East River underneath the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, a neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. While a handful of close friends and...

An Intimate Central Park Wedding Ceremony Image - New York Elopement Photography by Kevin Koo
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Kevin Koo, New York - Long Island, United States

Central Park, New York

With the Manhattan skyline and the peaceful waters of Central Park in the background, the groom recites his vows to his bride. 

After 14 years together, Leon and Hsien decided it was time to become husband and wife. Considering the fact that both of them are shy by nature, it wasn't a surprise that they opted for an intimate, quiet outdoor ceremony by the water in Central Park. By staying true to their authentic selves, the bride and groom were able to feel relaxed and comfortable,...

BW Wedding Images of Bride and Groom at Modern Duplex Event Gallery Space in Manhattan - NYC Elopement Photography by Wenjie Han
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Wenjie Han, New York City - Metro, United States

Modern Duplex Event / Gallery Space in Manhattan, NYC

As they descend the stairs at the Modern Duplex Event/Gallery Space in Manhattan, the bride and groom appear as if they are part of a modern art installation that showcases the winding journey that they will take together as husband and wife.

With both the bride and groom having a background in fine art, it only made sense that they would host an eclectic and detailed ceremony in an art gallery in New York City. Blending timeless tradition with modern art elements, this couple created...

A civil marriage image of the bride touching the groom inside the Office of the City Clerk - Manhattan, NYC Marriage Bureau - Elopement Photo by Kayla Rice
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Kayla Rice, Boston, United States

Office of the City Clerk - Manhattan, NYC Marriage Bureau

Lisa lovingly touches Jacob’s arm as the couple fills out paperwork before their ceremony.

Lisa and Jacob agreed that a large wedding was not their style, so they decided to elope at New York City Hall in Manhattan, where they've both been living and working for the last few years. The couple planned their city hall wedding for October of 2021. The marriage bureau had just recently opened back up to in-...

A wedding image from a NY City Hall elopement event
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Wenjie Han, New York City - Metro, United States

New York City Hall, SoHo, and DUMBO

The couple shares a laugh together in the moments leading up to their wedding ceremony.

This couple, with their shared love of music, decided that the best way to celebrate their love was a small wedding ceremony at New York City Hall. They commemorated the day with portraits throughout the city, including in the neighborhoods of DUMBO and SoHo.

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Wenjie Han, New York City - Metro, United States

Marriage Bureau - City Clerk of NYC

This young couple decided to tie the knot in a small, intimate ceremony – so small, in fact, that I served as both photographer and official witness. Getting married at the New York City Marriage Bureau, we captured their sweet, brief moment in time.

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Wenjie Han, New York City - Metro, United States

Central Park, NYC

New York’s Central Park has some magnificent backdrops for a wedding, and the weather for this small affair in early summer couldn’t have been better. The couple was as alone as you can be in the midst of bustling NYC.

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Kristy May, Hoboken, United States

New York Central Park at the Ritz Carlton

When I first received the inquiry for this wedding, I knew it was special. She wrote, ”I’ve never wanted a wedding, but life took a big turn since we recently found out my dad has stage 4 lung cancer. The important stuff becomes clear so quickly & I realized it’s important to celebrate the good things.” It was special to me because my own father-in-law had stage 4 lung cancer during our wedding. He wasn’t in the best shape then however, he was there. He even danced and stayed up late...