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Bavaria Wedding Photographers

Our Bavaria photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bayern, Lower Bavaria, Landshut, Lower Franconia, Würzburg, Upper Franconia, Bayreuth, Middle Franconia, Ansbach, Upper Palatinate, Regensburg, Swabia, Augsburg, Upper Bavaria, and Munich

Bavaria Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Bavaria - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Bavaria photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your outdoor, symbolic, unique, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Bavaria elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Bavaria documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple exchanged vows in an intimate beach wedding, officiated by the groom's mother, with waves crashing against the shore and seagulls flying overhead - a beautiful day surrounded by a small group of family and friends
Katie Kaizer
The newlyweds embrace for a gentle kiss under arches at the hotel just before their wedding ceremony
Kevin Heslin
The couple shared an intimate first kiss at an outdoor garden ceremony surrounded by lush green grounds at their local community college
Lauren Lindley

Bavaria Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Bavaria 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.

Germany WPJA members are ready to document any quick, small, town hall, or any other type of 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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5 Bavaria Wedding Photographers...

Bavaria wedding and elopement photography by Andrea Kühl of Germany

Armed with her camera and a keen eye for storytelling, Andrea Kühl is an experienced wedding photojournalist. She expertly captures candid and intimate moments, immortalizing them in her photos.

Andrea Kühl

Traunstein in Bayern, DE *Now booking Bavaria weddings.
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290/hour (EUR)
Oliver Wendlandt, a documentary wedding photographer & filmmaker

Oliver Wendlandt is a talented wedding photojournalist from Bavaria, whose infectious energy brings out the best in his subjects. His remarkable ability to capture fleeting moments is his trademark.

Oliver Wendlandt

Mintraching in Bayern, DE *Now booking Bavaria weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Wedding Reportage Photography and Couple Portraits in Germany Martin Hecht

German wedding photographer Martin Hecht, with a 2009 career start. Combines passion with art to capture the emotions of bridal couples to tell their stories. Believes in living and succeeding with a motto of loving what you do.

Martin Hecht

Göppingen in Baden-Württemberg, DE *Now booking Bavaria weddings.
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250/hour (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Austria wedding photographer Christiane Wolfram

Christiane Wolfram is an Austria wedding photographer. She tells real stories, celebrates unique moments, loves crafting, prefers coffee over beer, and dances from Ballroom to Latin to Lindy Hop. Recharging her batteries is best done with a view of the sea.

Christiane Wolfram

Wels, AT *Now booking Bavaria weddings.
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2000 (EUR)
Wedding and Engagement Portrait Photographer Steven Herrschaft

Steven Herrschaft, an accomplished Europe destination wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to his work, skillfully weaving the art of storytelling and visual imagery to create unforgettable wedding memories.

Steven Herrschaft

Lützelbach in Hessen, DE *Now booking Bavaria weddings.
105
14
2300 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Bavaria Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Bavaria Wedding Photographers

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

Bavaria Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In a picturesque setting at Germany's Manufaktur by Baier, the groom lovingly picks up his beaming bride and carries her across the lawn, a joyful moment captured in this wedding image.
Wedding photo showcasing a high angle view of a beautifully set table for 6, capturing the seated wedding party enjoying a delightful dinner in Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The couple posed for a romantic wedding portrait in front of the church arches at Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
Chiemgau couple holding hands high against the deep blue sky in this low angle engagement portrait
A couple in Traunstein, Germany was surrounded by stars and a red and black tone-filled frame during their lifestyle session
Chiemgau, Bayern couple portrait in a grass field with warm light
Munich lifestyle couples photography session in Germany showing the lovers embracing by a large tree at the edge of the water
A lifestyle engagement portrait session in Chiemsee, Germany for a couple silhouette image against a sunset sky
Germany bride's decollete with light and shadows from Fraueninsel, Chiemsee
Turkheim Couple In Love on Wedding Day
Lake Chiemsee post proposal portrait photos of a happy Germany couple in a dramatic silhouette while walking against a sunset sky
Traunstein post proposal portraits from a Germany couple engagement session with ponytails in black and white

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Bavaria 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 Bavaria wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Bavaria wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Bavaria 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.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Bavaria 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 Bavaria wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
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

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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Bavaria WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Petra & Markus

Photo by Martin Hecht

Dear Martin, Now our wedding and baptism is exactly 3 weeks ago today and we did not want to miss the opportunity to thank you again for everything. It was an unforgettable and unique event for us, captured with many amazing and emotional pictures of you for us forever. We always like to look at the pictures and reminisce. Thank you also for your totally relaxed, calming and open nature and of course for your flexibility (with our little daughter Jana). We would love to book you anytime again! Best regards Petra & Markus with Jana

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Christina & Thomas

Photo by Martin Hecht

Dear Martin You have enriched our wedding in so many ways. Back then, you introduced yourself to the words that on that day, you will not be "just" our wedding photographer, but also friend and guest at the same time. And you were so much more for us that day. Throughout the day, you helped us with advice, action and camera. Again and again we were asked by our guests how long we have known each other, and again and again we earned incredulous looks when we said we see each other the second time today. And so not only we, but also all our guests, both of you as a human being, as well as of your photographic skills were completely thrilled. You've captured this unforgettable day forever from start to finish in so many beautiful moments, and that's priceless. Christina and Thomas

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