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Bali Wedding Photographers

Our Bali photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Denpasar, Mangupura, Bangli, Singaraja, Gianyar, Negara, Amlapura, Semarapura, Tabanan

Bali Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Bali - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Bali 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 Bali 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, Bali 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 newly-married bride and groom, surrounded by their closest family and friends, raised their hands in celebration after exchanging vows at the Fishing Lodge, their chosen destination for their special day.
Julie Ambos
On a sunny afternoon, guests enjoyed a fun, low-key beach party wedding, standing in shorts and witnessing an outdoor ceremony
Bozhidar Krastev
countryside bride and groom kissing at outdoor ceremony
Alessia Bruchi

Bali Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Bali 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.

Indonesia WPJA members are ready to document any small, themed, secret, 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.

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4 Bali Wedding Photographers...

Award-winning wedding photographer Liam Collard offers creative lighting expertise, and innovative photojournalistic style. Available for destination weddings worldwide.

Liam Collard

London, GB *Now booking Bali weddings.
23
30
3000 (GBP)
Wedding photographer Stam Chananakhon

Stam Chananakhon, a destination wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to her work, using visual storytelling to capture the essence of each unique couple.

Stam Chananakhon

London, GB *Now booking Bali weddings.
29
19
3000 (GBP)

Asia-based wedding photographer Wasan Chirdchom has been capturing real moments at marriage events for over 15 years, using his photography degree and passion for the art of crafting memorable images. He also specializes in bold and dramatic engagement portrait sessions.

Wasan Chirdchom

Phuket, TH *Now booking Bali weddings.
6
17
1200 (USD)
Sergio Russo elopement and wedding photography from the studio ParamountPics

Sergio Russ, a travel destination wedding photographer, is highly sought after for his ability to capture authentic moments. With 10 years of experience, he focuses on preserving the genuine emotions and true essence of weddings.

Sergio Russo

Dubai, AE *Now booking Bali weddings.
1
1500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Bali Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Bali Wedding Photographers

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

Bali Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Bali, Indonesia, a beautiful moment from the wedding day is frozen in time as the bride delicately sips from a tall glass at the night venue.
A candid moment captured at the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts in Bali, Indonesia, showcasing the bride and her parents engrossed in wedding day preparations with subtle yet emotive body language.
At Bali, Indonesia. Hotel - The shoe game in after party for bride and groom at night on the grass
A documentary wedding photographer won an award for this image taken at a hotel in Bali, Indonesia. After the ceremony, the bride and a guest who caught the bouquet were drawn to engaging conversations with fascinating people.
Champagne's spray in Bali adds excitement to the lively dance floor as the men let loose at this wedding celebration
The bride and groom share a laugh during the bridesmaid's speech at the head table in Bali, Indonesia
In Bali, Indonesia, a couple celebrates the end of their ceremony surrounded by friends against the backdrop of a late afternoon sun washing from behind. The joyful couple are walking arm in arm, basking in their happiness.
In Bali, Indonesia, the bride celebrates on the dancefloor at night, embracing a champagne shower while twinkling strings of lights illuminate the joyful atmosphere during her wedding reception
The couple, in love, show their affection with a romantic pre-wedding portrait of gymnastic moves, spinning around together in front of a beautiful Bali waterfall
In Bali, Indonesia, the couple were playing with each other near a big piece of glass acting as a great reflector
Banyan Tree Ungasan Bali couple were kissing during a pre-wed photo session while the fireworks were playing
Engagement Photography Session from a Bali Water Temple

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Bali 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 Bali wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Bali 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 Bali wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Bali wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Bali 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
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Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
What is a Modern Elopement?
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
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...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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