Gainesville Wedding Photographers

Gainesville Wedding Photographers

Our Gainesville photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, La Crosse, Micanopy, Newberry, Waldo

Gainesville Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Gainesville Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Gainesville 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.

Florida WPJA members are ready to document any lakeside, civil ceremony, outside, 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 Gainesville Wedding Venues

3 Gainesville Wedding Photographers...

Studio portrait of Brittany Diliberto, an elopement and wedding photographer | Bee Two Sweet Photography

In her work as a visual storyteller, Brittany Diliberto, an East Coast USA-based photographer, skillfully captures breathtaking moments through a journalistic style, artistic angles, and a touch of inspiration. With a background in professional lighting design, she...

Brittany Diliberto

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Gainesville weddings.
4250 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

Adopting a documentary approach, USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock employs his storytelling talent to capture incredible moments since his own brother's wedding a decade ago. By establishing a genuine connection with couples, he creates a comfortable...

Johnny Shryock

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Gainesville weddings.
4250 (USD)

In a journalistic style, Dan Harris, a wedding photojournalist, expertly captures the fleeting moments of love and joy that occur during weddings. His extensive portfolio showcases the unforgettable memories he has captured, and he has been recognized with numerous...

Dan Harris

Jacksonville in Florida, US *Now booking Gainesville weddings.
400/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Gainesville Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Gainesville Wedding Photographers

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

Gainesville Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Smather's Library, University of Florida Gainesville Wedding Photography | The bride pauses at the top of the stairs in her Mother's home and looks at her engagement ring, backlit by yellow-green stained glass
Baughman Center, University of Florida Gainesville wedding portrait | two Brides pose for a portrait in front of their ceremony location at dusk, backlit against the building

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Gainesville 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 Gainesville wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Gainesville wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Gainesville 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.
Q: Who are the best Gainesville wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Gainesville 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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