County Londonderry Wedding Photographers

Our County Londonderry photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Derry

County Londonderry Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Bride and groom wander hand in hand past a charming souvenir vendor, symbolizing the city's authentic charm and warm welcome

Samuele Ciaffoni

The newlyweds shared a kiss amidst the bustling streets of the city, surrounded by the small wedding venue of the Consulate Hall

Serenay Lokcetin

A small wedding at a villa was made special as the groom lovingly adjusted the bride's dress for their portrait

Alessia Bruchi

County Londonderry Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small County Londonderry 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.

Northern Ireland WPJA members are ready to document any mini, fast, courthouse, 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 County Londonderry Wedding Venues

1 County Londonderry Wedding Photographers...

In his journalistic style, Jonathan Ryder, a traveling full-time wedding photographer with 8 years of experience, captures details of the day with his creative vision. He and his wife Róisín reside in Belfast, where they embrace outdoor adventures and savor weekends with...

Jonathan Ryder

Belfast in County Antrim, GB *Now booking County Londonderry weddings.

1695 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving County Londonderry Couples

County Londonderry Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In this moment captured at Limavady County Derry, the wind takes hold of the bride's wedding veil as she stands outdoors of the church, adding a whimsical touch to her special day

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find County Londonderry photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?

A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for County Londonderry 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: How can couples find reviews of County Londonderry 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 County Londonderry wedding photographers for their own wedding.

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my County Londonderry 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 County Londonderry wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles

Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing

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Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for

Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding

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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?

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