New England Wedding Photographers

New England Wedding Photographers

Our New England photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine

New England Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

New England Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small New England 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 outside, woods, remote, 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.

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36 New England Wedding Photographers...

Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer who excels in wedding photojournalism, candid portraiture, and rock climbing. He shoots the wedding day with care and attention to detail using a Leica camera system.

Ben Schaefer

Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4800 (USD)
New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz is an award-winning wedding photographer from New England, USA. He focuses on natural light and raw emotion, creating unique images that tell the special story of each event.

Simi Rabinowitz

Somerville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2700 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah, a New England wedding photographer based in Vermont. Influenced by a background in photojournalism. Expert in capturing real emotion, candid moments, unique personality & energy of the special day. Bachelors in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of...

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Alex Paul is a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings to his name, including locations such as Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Montenegro, Thailand, Hungary, Czech Republic and Iceland.

Alex Paul

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4500 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordeev of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

Alex Gordeev

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3500 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photographer, brings his love for adventure and the outdoors to his work. With a background in exploring mountains and fishing in the coastal waters of Maine and New Hampshire, he now calls the Mad River Valley of Vermont home, where he...

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6400 (USD)
At Work Image of Wedding Photographer Ted Felsberg

Ted Felsberg

Mays Landing in New Jersey, US *Now booking New England weddings.
5000 (USD)
Portrait of Corey Butler, a documentary wedding photographer

Corey Butler is a New England-based wedding photographer driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism. He strives to authentically capture moments for couples, and to preserve them by looking back and saying 'this is how things actually happened.'

Corey Butler

South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
355/hour (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a New England, USA wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has captured over 100 weddings, working alongside her husband in a documentary-style approach.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6500 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Kayla Rice is a New England wedding photographer who began her career in professional photography at Syracuse University. With a background in photojournalism, she specializes in wedding and family lifestyle photojournalism.

Kayla Rice

West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3800 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Based in New England, Christine Hochkeppel is an experienced wedding photographer with a decade of experience shooting weddings and has worked for various publications such as the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

Christine Hochkeppel

Osterville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3675 (USD)
Studio Portrait of Wedding Photographer Kate Crabtree

Kate Crabtree is a Maine-based wedding photographer who captures joyful and bold documentary photos of couples' special moments set in stunning ME landscapes.

Kate Crabtree

Bangor in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
5700 (USD)
I AM SARAH V Photography - Wedding and Couple Engagement Images

Sarah V. Martinez is a New England based wedding photographer hailing from a background of photojournalism. She has journeyed across the US, gaining much life experience that heavily influences her work.

Sarah V. Martinez

Dover in New Hampshire, US *Now booking New England weddings.
5899 (USD)
Lifestyle Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Morgan O'Neil

Morgan O'Neil is a skilled wedding and engagement photographer, specializing in vibrant coastal wedding photos. With 8 years of experience in capturing authentic and candid moments, Morgan also enjoys taking film photos in her free time and loves boating, skiing, and...

Morgan O'Neil

Palm Beach in Florida, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3000 (USD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

Oliver Parini is a New England wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, also specializing in editorial and commercial photography for top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. When not capturing special moments,...

Oliver Parini

Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4000 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and her partner Dean are the owners of Two Adventurous Souls, a US-based wedding photography team that specializes in capturing the meaningful connections between couples, their loved ones, and the breathtaking locations they choose as a backdrop on their...

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4900 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

Katie Kaizer is a documentary wedding photographer based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With a background in photojournalism and a passion for storytelling, Katie is dedicated to capturing the moments and experiences that couples will cherish forever.

Katie Kaizer

Nantucket in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
8500 (USD)
New England engagement and wedding photography by Idena Beach

Idena Beach

Bennington in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6700 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England small wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Chan

New England-based wedding photographer, Nicole Chan, captures candid moments for couples, creates timeless portraits, provides timeline + family wrangling, and is excited about wedding cake!

Nicole Chan

Quincy in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Sarah Priestap

arah Priestap is a wedding photographer New England, USA. With second-generation experience, her degree in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of Technology and years of practice with her partner, Jeff Porter, Sarah has been capturing wedlock for a number of years.

Sarah Priestap

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3500 (USD)

Jessica Weiser is an award-winning Portland, Maine-based wedding photographer. With a background in photojournalism and a passion for portraiture, she skillfully captures candid, emotional moments of couples' big day.

Jessica Weiser

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4800 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer David Butler II

New England wedding photographer David Butler II has specialized in documentary style wedding photography for over a decade. His esteemed portfolio includes portraiture, news and sports photography, and his work has been featured in outlets such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN...

David Butler II

Somers in Connecticut, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2800 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, a New England based wedding photographer since 1994, has been documenting life since age 13 in South Dakota and holds journalism credentials from the University of Minnesota. His passion for photojournalism creates candid and timeless wedding images.

Geoff Hansen

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
1500 (USD)

Kim Chapman is an award-winning Portland, Maine-based wedding photojournalist. With over 14 years of professional experience and over 7 years specializing in wedding photography, Kim's work has been seen in multiple exhibitions and publications worldwide.

Kim Chapman

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
5200 (USD)
Yuri Kriventsoff | New England Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Yuri Kriventsoff, a New England traveling wedding photographer, has a natural eye for capturing unique and beautiful moments. With eight years of experience including studying under a renowned photographer and cinematographer, Yuri transformed their skills into a...

Yuri Kriventsoff

Westborough in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2500 (USD)
Portrait of New England Wedding Photographer Connie Miller of studioatticus

Connie Adams is a New England based wedding photographer. With over 250 weddings photographed, she has gained recognition with books and magazines such as O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, The Knot Magazine, and others.

Connie Miller

West Newton in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6600 (USD)

Hugue Robert Marsan is a Haitian documentary wedding photographer, capturing the essence of his environment since 2003. He brings to life moments with his lens, creating true art through HRMarsan Photography.

Hugue Robert Marsan

Dorchester in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2550 (USD)
New England wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Kevin Wright of Atlas & Stone Photography

New England based wedding photographer Kevin Wright, with a film school background, has a passion for candid storytelling. After transitioning from the restaurant industry, Kevin and his wife built a successful family and event photography company before specializing in...

Kevin Wright

Attleboro in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3150 (USD)
New Hampshire wedding and elopement photography, elopements, and portraits by Robert Ortiz

Robert Ortiz, the Rochester, New Hampshire based wedding photographer, has had an impressive photographic career spanning decades. His story began at the early age of 15 photographing the people and scenery of Port Chester, NY and by the mid-70s he had already photographed...

Robert Ortiz

Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2400 (USD)
Connecticut wedding photography by Thaddeus Ladzinski

Thaddeus Ladzinski is a Connecticut wedding photographer and lively extrovert who loves photography and telling stories of people. He uses his skill to capture moments of celebration, so his clients hold onto their memories.

Thaddeus Ladzinski

Brooklyn in Connecticut, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3600 (USD)
New England engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Casey Durgin

Casey Durgin is a New England documentary wedding photographer with 13 years of experience. Her natural and timeless style captures the beauty and joy of life's special moments. Her work has been featured in various print publications and wedding blogs.

Casey Durgin

Kittery in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3900 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England wedding photographer Blake Thomas

Blake Thomas is a NY-based and New England wedding photographer with a background in firefighting. He also has a talent for making delicious BBQ ribs and loves backpacking through mountains. Additionally, Blake has a passion for aviation and enjoys taking pictures of...

Blake Thomas

Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3200 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh, New England Wedding Photojournalist

Matthew Cavanaugh is a New England-based freelance photographer with a strong background in capturing wedding moments. He is a veteran White House photographer who has covered historic events, including the election and inauguration of President Obama. His work has been...

Matthew Cavanaugh

Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3500 (USD)
Elizabeth Prybylo, a Portland Maine Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Elizabeth Prybylo is an experienced Portland, Maine wedding photographer dedicated to capturing real, authentic celebrations. She brings joy to couples with her genuine images. Her free time is spent traveling, gardening & skiing. She embraces a simple, natural approach...

Elizabeth Prybylo

Wells in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2700 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno

Biddeford in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4900 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Cape Cod wedding photographer Lisa Elizabeth Gallagher of the Massachusetts WPJA

Lisa Gallagher, a highly experienced Cape Cod wedding photographer, has a strong belief in capturing moments as they happen, authentically and meaningfully, enabling couples to cherish their memories for years to come. Her unobtrusive style focuses on staying in the...

4000 (USD)

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3500 US Dollar

Autumn Bliss Photography of York County, Maine: Autumn Wells

Sanford in Maine, United States

Maine Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer Captures Life's Most Memorable Moments

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving New England Couples

New England Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The couple enjoyed a lunch in a cafe in Hanover, NH during their lifestyle engagement portrait session, seated at a round table with urban window reflections
The couple embraced in front of the long glass windows of Dartmouth Campus, reflecting the school's scene in their lifestyle engagement portrait
An engaged couple hang out along the Mad River in Warren, VT for a fall engagement photoshoot
A Providence Rhode Island bride's dress cascaded around her bare feet, creating a beautiful detail shot for her wedding
The New Hampshire bride's necklace glowed brightly in the sunset tones on her skin while the blue water sparkled behind her
The newlyweds celebrated their love with a fun champagne spray in the night in Stowe, Vermont
A Dorrs Pond, Manchester, New Hampshire couple lifestyle portrait in the snow
A picture from the Laurel Ridge Bed & Breakfast in Warren, Massachusetts featured a bouquet with a pendant from the bride's grandparents
Under a bright blue sky in New England at Primo Restaurant in Rockland Maine, a bride and the officiant play around at a wedding reception
A Massachusetts Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, fun portrait of this Nantucket Island couple with their Jeep on the Madaket Bridge
An exceptional Jackson NH wedding image by a pro New Hampshire photographer exhibiting the bride lacing up her boots in the car while getting ready to see the groom
A top Jackson, NH wedding photographer captured this picture at Whitneys Inn showing The bride and her father walking down the wooded aisle to the ceremony 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked New England wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the New England 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 New England wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top New England 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my New England 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 New England wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND New England WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Wedding photography of the Ceremony at the Groom's home in Madaket on Nantucket Island

Rochelle and Ryan

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, First card for you! Many thanks for your professionalism. The formals are perfect...grasses made a great backdrop. Everyone loves the photo of Ry and Ro in the Madaket grasses and the release of the petals...even more special are the candids, me with my precious Chris and Nolan. "Scotty the body" dancing with everyone and the tender moments...the hugs, kisses and love. Thank you for memorializing these. Love, Carol Mother of the Groom

Madaket - Nantucket Island Wedding Ceremony - MA Photographer

Kaylan and Mike

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, No words can describe how talented you are. We love every picture and every moment you captured. I have gone through them with Michael over and over again and we still well with tears. Thank you from the bottom four hearts for everything and for our beautiful prints you gave us! We have wept joyfully recounting the most magical and important moment of our lives and every time I'm amazed. I will re-live the moments my entire life through your images. They are perfect. Thank you, Kaylan and Mike

Madaket Beach, Nantucket wedding photography from a seaside, shore elopement

Heather and Mitch

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, We want to thank you for everything you did for us this past summer. Canceling our original wedding plans because of covid was difficult but we felt so lucky to get the chance to replan with you! Our photos were more than we could have dreamed of and they have brought us so much joy over the last several months. Thank you for the prints too! It's so nice enjoying them framed! Love, Heather, Mitch, and Kira