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Central America Wedding Photographers

Our Central America photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Bermuda

Central America Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Central America - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Central America 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 Central America 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, Central America documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple had a memorable first dance as husband and wife on a sunny day at a simple backyard wedding with family and friends
Korri Crowley
The happy couple chose to celebrate their special day with a small wedding ceremony on the lawn of a historic house, with sunshine overhead and all the beauty of the outdoors
Joyce Perlman
The bride and groom posed for a romantic and sensual portrait session at sunset, allowing the warm tones to create a beautiful and lasting image of the couple
Ashley Davenport

Central America Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Central America 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.

WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, themed, 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 Central America Wedding Venues

WPJA Venue Images

7 Central America Wedding Photographers...

BW wedding photography by Mauricio Urena

Mauricio Urena is a highly experienced Central American wedding photographer who has documented over 200 weddings. He is dedicated to his craft, constantly improving his skills and equipment to deliver the best results. Additionally, Mauricio's background in business...

Mauricio Urena

San José in San Jose, CR *Now booking Central America weddings.
47
5
7
61
1900 (USD)
Kevin Heslin, Costa Rica Wedding Photography

Kevin Heslin, a professional wedding photographer, excels at capturing real moments at marriages in Costa Rica. With 20 years of experience, he knows how to overcome challenges and cherishes documenting couples' special memories in this beautiful destination.

Kevin Heslin

Manuel Antonio in Puntarenas, CR *Now booking Central America weddings.
4
8
20
1000 (USD)
Black and White Lifestyle Portrait of Maciej Bogusz, a Wedding Photographer of Papaya Wedding

Maciej Bogusz, Polish wedding photographer in Costa Rica since 2016. Specializes in wedding and elopement photography; also skilled in engagements, couple portraits, and family photos. Trained photographer who transitioned from real estate to pursue a passion for capturing...

Maciej Bogusz

Tamarindo in Guanacaste, CR *Now booking Central America weddings.
1850 (USD)
Andrea Bibeault is a photographer for marriage ceremonies and reception events

Andrea Bibeault, a wedding photojournalist, along with her husband Ed, adopt a low-key style to capture moments of love and individualism in their wedding photography.

Andrea Bibeault

Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking Central America weddings.
39
4
2600 (USD)
Wedding elopement photography by Bryan Aleman - L'amour Artistic Wedding Media

Bryan Aleman is a talented wedding photojournalist who combines his passion for capturing genuine emotions with a romantic touch. With experience in Honduras and the USA, he excels in documenting weddings, engagements, and elopements.

Bryan Aleman

Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US *Now booking Central America weddings.
20
5
73
700/hour (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Two Adventurous Souls, led by Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a brilliant documentary wedding photographer duo, have mastered the art of capturing the authentic essence of couples, their loved ones, and the stunning landscapes that serve as their wedding canvas.

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Central America weddings.
5
2
2
4900 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno is a portrait and wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach. Based in Maine and Boston, he built his portfolio on landscapes before transitioning to wedding photography when digital became the norm. In his free time, Peter enjoys distance running...

Peter Greeno

Biddeford in Maine, US *Now booking Central America weddings.
4900 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Central America Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Central America Wedding Photographers

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

Central America Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Costa Verde Hotel in Puntarenas, a wedding couple exits the ceremony as guests cheer, captured from a low camera angle with symmetrical framing.
A couple embraces on a picturesque beach in Costa Rica, sharing their first kiss as a married couple during a heartfelt wedding ceremony
Bridesmaids embrace in an emotional moment at Mariposa Hotel in Costa Rica before the wedding ceremony
A couple embraces each other while standing in front of Nauyaca Waterfalls during their engagement photo session in Costa Rica
A couple joyfully practices their first dance on the beautiful Manuel Antonio beach in Costa Rica, the day before their wedding during their engagement photo shoot
At Hacienda Pinilla in Guancaste, Costa Rica, the newlyweds shared a romantic kiss while capturing a stunning sunset during their beach portrait session
At Costa Rica's Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, the bride and groom posed for a romantic veil drop portrait in front of the grand door of Zephyr Palace
Couples can enjoy a romantic beach ceremony setter at Hacienda Pinilla in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, framed by rows of gigantic palm trees
The Zephyr Palace at Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica provided a beautiful location for a silhouette of the ceremony scene with an a stunning sunset and ocean view as a backdrop
The beautiful architecture of Parroquia San Rafael Arcángel in Zarcero, Alajuela, Costa Rica is the perfect wedding scene setter for a special ceremony
Scene setter couple portrait inside the amazing ruins of Convento Santa Clara at Antigua Guatemala
Belize post proposal engagement session with a Central America wedding photographer showing the couple walking through tall trees

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Central America 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 Central America wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Central America 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 Central America wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Central America wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Central America 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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

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