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Our Edmonton photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Strathcona, North Edmonton, West Edmonton, Beverly, Jasper Place, Leduc County, Beaumont, Northern Alberta, and much of the Northwest Territories

Edmonton Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Edmonton - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Edmonton 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 casual, modern, symbolic, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Edmonton 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, Edmonton documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple's special day was made even more memorable with a very small and intimate wedding, surrounded by their 7 closest friends and relatives, and a stunning wedding couple portrait inside of a classic Rolls Royce vehicle
Bryan Aleman
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 bride and groom celebrated their small wedding by the water, sitting on rocks with a breakfast picnic spot, sipping coffee, and enjoying a slice of wedding cake
JD Land

Edmonton Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Edmonton 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.

Alberta WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, city hall, small, 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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1 Edmonton Wedding Photographers...

Canada wedding and elopement photography by Lauren Hannah Garcia

With a documentary approach, Lauren Hannah Garcia, a seasoned Canadian wedding photographer, finds inspiration in the captivating energy and emotional moments that unfold during weddings, preserving the connections between couples, family, and friends.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Edmonton in Alberta, CA
31
15
3300 (CAD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Edmonton Couples

Edmonton Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Edmonton, the bride stands gracefully near a black wall, beautifully illuminated by striped lighting that casts artistic shadows and highlights her elegant features.
In an Edmonton pub, the bride and groom sit cozily together, surrounded by portraits on the wall, blending a relaxed ambiance with a touch of classic charm.
Edmonton, Alberta - A young boy eagerly watches his mother cut him a piece of cake at the wedding reception in this heartwarming moment captured at a celebration party.
In an urban setting in Downtown Edmonton, Alberta, the bride and groom share a romantic pose as they dance within a concrete circle.
An elegant goth bride in a striking black dress and crown sits between two windows on a snowy day in Edmonton, Alberta at her ceremony location.
An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's bleeding feet, as the groom lovingly helps her buckle her white wedding shoe on the vibrant green grass in Edmonton, Canada.
An award-winning wedding portrait captured by a talented photographer at The Foundry Room in Edmonton, Alberta. The bride is beautifully illuminated by the window's harsh light, creating a stunning image of elegance and beauty.
A couple stands together at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, holding polaroid pictures of themselves in a black and white portrait
At the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, AB, a striking photo captures the groom from a unique low angle, framed through red plastic. Above, strings of lights create an enchanting pattern in the sky.
Guests at the reception location in Edmonton, Alberta raid the photobooth props and put on a show, showcasing their creativity and enthusiasm
A couple shared a passionate kiss as Edmonton's skyline lit up the night at the Alberta reception location
Handsome groom and his groomsmen confidently stroll along a bustling downtown street in Edmonton, with gleaming glass buildings as a stylish backdrop for this artistic wedding photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Edmonton photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Edmonton 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 Edmonton wedding day by.
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
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
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

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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