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Mississippi Wedding Photographers

Our Mississippi photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi

Mississippi Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Mississippi - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Mississippi 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 symbolic, romantic, religious, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Mississippi 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, Mississippi documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Ruins Wedding Venue Ceremony Photography | The bride has some tears during service
Mauricio Urena
The bride and groom bowed their heads in prayer during their outdoor religious elopement ceremony.
Kevin Wright
The couple chose an elopement, standing on the dock with a warm embrace as the clouds enveloped them, surrounded by the blue water and blue sky.
Vasilis Maneas

Mississippi Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Mississippi 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 self solemnization, quick, courthouse, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Mississippi Wedding Venues

3 Mississippi Wedding Photographers...

Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown, an overeducated wedding photojournalist, specializes in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking Mississippi weddings.
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14
5
152
3000 (USD)
Megan Resch, Photojournalist & Wedding Photographer

Megan Resch has a documentary approach to wedding photography. With a degree in Photojournalism from Western Kentucky University, she is trained in visual storytelling. Through her unique style, Megan captures the essence of a couple's love story, emphasizing candid...

Megan Resch

Louisville in Kentucky, US *Now booking Mississippi weddings.
11
1
4200 (USD)
Louisiana wedding photography by Robin Lancon

As a respected documentary wedding photographer, Robin Lancon is experienced in capturing authentic and intimate moments. Available for weddings and events worldwide, based in Ponchatoula.

Robin Lancon

Ponchatoula in Louisiana, US *Now booking Mississippi weddings.
1
1400 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Mississippi Couples

Mississippi Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Mississippi Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Mississippi Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple's reflection captured in the sunset-tinged side windows of a limousine at Long Beach, Mississippi wedding.
The photographer captured a tender scene at a Long Beach, Mississippi wedding, where the bride affectionately kisses her smiling groom on the cheek.
Couple kissing on top of a ferris wheel during engagement photography session in Laurel, Mississippi
a Couple playing in the woods during engagement photography session Near Columbia, Mississippi
A playful Mississippi engaged couple was pictured with her fake biting at his beard
A young Mississippi couple embraced with the wind blowing her hair across her face
The Mississippi couple illuminated by a vibrant night street scene
A Mississippi couple sat on the tight balcony taking in the city ambiance below on the night streets
The Mississippi couple engagement profiles in silhouette with red door
A dad sees his daughter a little too soon! | Getting ready for wedding ceremony in Oxford, MS
Natchez bride and groom smile at each other during the wedding ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Mississippi 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 Mississippi wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Mississippi 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 Mississippi wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Mississippi wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Mississippi 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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
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

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 Mississippi WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

At a Louisiana wedding, the documentary photographer captured a moment during the speeches and toasting

Laeken + Adam

Photo by Robin Lancon

Robin, I am so thankful for you! You far exceeded my expectations. You took my vision and ran with it. Laeken

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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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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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