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
Traverse City Wedding Photographers
Traverse City Wedding Photographers
Our Traverse City photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, and the Northern Michigan region
Traverse City Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Traverse City - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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, Traverse City documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Traverse City Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Traverse City 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.
Michigan WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, small, 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.
2 Traverse City Wedding Photographers...
Ray Anthony Iavasile is a Michigan based wedding photographer renowned for his documentary style and passion to capture the "decisive moment". He has ranked in the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the premier wedding photojournalist for Michigan.
Ray Iavasile
Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Traverse City weddings.3000 (USD)
Angela Nelson is a destination wedding photographer based in Hawaii. She discovered her passion for photography while teaching high school in Maui and has been capturing real moments and the beauty of Hawaii ever since. When she's not behind the camera, Angela enjoys...
Angela Nelson
Makawao in Hawaii, US *Now booking Traverse City weddings.3400 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Traverse City Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Traverse City Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Traverse City wedding photos.
Traverse City Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Traverse City wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Traverse City marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Traverse City engagement portrait sessions with couples.
 |
 |
 |
 |
Searches Related to Traverse City Wedding Photography Vendors
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Traverse City wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Traverse City photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Traverse City 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 Traverse City wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Traverse City wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Traverse City 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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.
