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Our Georgia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Marietta, Macon, Savannah, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Tate, Auburn, Barrow, Gwinnett and all of Georgia

Georgia Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Georgia - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Georgia 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 Georgia 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, Georgia documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Winter frozen wind swept Lake sunset portraits after elopement ceremony
Brittany Bugaj
The sun glowed beneath the horizon as their cliffside ceremony unfolded, providing a beautiful backdrop of the sea and creating a truly magical and romantic experience for the newlyweds
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom stood facing each other, holding hands, as their friend officiated their small wedding ceremony outside in a park
Danielle Gardner

Georgia Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Georgia 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.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any small, civil ceremony, 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.

10 Georgia Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

In a journalistic style, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer who is known for his captivating wedding storytelling. As a visual storyteller, he captures the moments that leave a lasting impression.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US
67
5
2800 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown is an overeducated wedding photojournalist, capturing a variety of weddings around the world with sensitivity, emotion, and an eye for detail.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US
95
14
5
138
3000 (USD)

Orlando Suarez has a documentary approach and captures life's moments through his camera. Alongside his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, specializing in authentic storytelling with a focus on wedding day visuals.

Orlando Suarez

Kennesaw in Georgia, US
42
21
3100 (USD)
Portrait of Savannah lifestyle portrait and wedding photographer Morgan Powell

Morgan Powell is a wedding photographer from Savannah, Georgia. She holds a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design and has 11 years of experience. Morgan enjoys boating, scuba diving, and exploring Savannah with her husband and their Golden Doodle, Frank...

Morgan Powell

Pooler in Georgia, US
1
7
5090 (USD)

Penny McCoy, a Minneapolis-based photographer, takes a documentary approach to her storytelling, using her camera to capture the authentic moments of love and create visually compelling narratives for wedding couples.

Penny McCoy

Columbia Heights in Minnesota, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
74
4
1
101
3700 (USD)
Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

Kenneth Clapp is an experienced US-based wedding photographer with an eye for visual arts and storytelling. Specializing in wedding photojournalism and bold photography, he has shot an average of 20 weddings per year, gaining experience from internships with recognized...

Kenneth Clapp

Baltimore in Maryland, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
26
5
3000 (USD)
Song Johns wedding and elopement photography of Blooming Dreams Photo

USA-based wedding photographer, Song Johns, is the creative happy girl behind the camera and founder of Blooming Dreams Photo. With 10 years of experience as a hobbyist turned professional, she captures the special moments of couples and families, treating each client with...

Song Johns

Charlotte in North Carolina, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
13
21
2900 (USD)
Wedding elopement photography by Bryan Aleman - L'amour Artistic Wedding Media

Bryan Aleman is a talented wedding photojournalist who combines his passion for capturing genuine emotions with a romantic touch. With experience in Honduras and the USA, he excels in documenting weddings, engagements, and elopements.

Bryan Aleman

Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
20
5
73
700/hour (USD)
Gloria Ruth - Wedding and elopement photography

Gloria Ruth

Plantation in Florida, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
6
5500 (USD)

In journalistic style, Dan Harris, an experienced newspaper photojournalist, captures the intimate moments of love and joy that unfold during weddings. With over 20 years of experience and an impressive portfolio, he skillfully documents each event, preserving the essence...

Dan Harris

Jacksonville in Florida, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
8
400/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Georgia Couples

Georgia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A romantic engagement portrait in Atlanta, Georgia, shows a couple lying on rustic wooden stairs, sharing a quiet session of love and anticipation for their upcoming wedding.
In Atlanta, Georgia, this couple shares a second kiss on the cheek, surrounded by blooming trees and urban street mural art for their engagement portrait.
In a charming scene at West End, Atlanta, the bride-to-be playfully covers the groom-to-be's mouth after a whispered secret, amidst red picnic benches.
A classic Americana-style portrait of a couple on their wedding day at Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, Georgia, featuring stiff poses and symmetrical framing accented by greenery.
Captured in Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia, this engagement portrait features a couple sitting side by side on a wooden bench, gazing at the camera.
At Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, this engagement portrait captures a tender scene as he embraces her from behind, prompting her radiant smile.
Engagement portrait of a couple by an Atlanta wedding photographer in Wynn Park, capturing them snuggling against a large tree trunk in romantic afternoon light.
Fine art portrait of a couple in front of Brickstore Pub in Decatur, GA, captured by a Decatur wedding photographer.
Photo of a couple discussing their engagement session in a coffee shop, sitting indoors at a table, captured by a Decatur wedding photographer, with the semi-silhouette couple beautifully backlit by light from windows.
Emotional documentary-style photo taken on the wedding day in Marietta, GA, capturing a touching moment as the ring bearer sheds tears before walking down the church aisle.
Emotion-filled black and white wedding photo at Dekalb History Center in Decatur, GA, showcasing a heartfelt moment as the groom tenderly assists his fallen bride up from the floor.
Bride laughs as groom playfully smears cake on her face in the charming courtyard of the Kehoe House in Savannah, GA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Georgia 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 Georgia wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Georgia 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 Georgia wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Georgia 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 Georgia wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
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
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

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 Georgia WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

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Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

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Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

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