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 adventure, pop-up, 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.

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37 New England Wedding Photographers...

New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz, a wedding photojournalist from New England, USA, captures heartfelt moments with an inconspicuous, journalistic style, allowing couples to relive their unforgettable day through unique and natural images.

Simi Rabinowitz

Somerville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2700 (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)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photojournalist, combines his passion for the outdoors with his photography. A lover of mountains and coastal waters, he now resides in Vermont with his wife and furball pup.

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
8000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah is a Vermont-based wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing beautiful moments. With a degree in photojournalism, his journalistic style and unobtrusive approach ensure authentic and heartfelt photographs.

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6500 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias 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 Gordias

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

In his journalistic style, Alex Paul, a visual storyteller, has captured the intimate moments of over 250 destination weddings as a New England-based professional wedding photographer.

Alex Paul

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer known for his documentary approach to storytelling through visuals. From capturing love-filled moments to showcasing authenticity, he utilizes a Leica camera system to create stunning images that recount the essence of the...

Ben Schaefer

Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4800 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Armed with a solid foundation in photojournalism, Kayla Rice is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures candid moments of love and joy.

Kayla Rice

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

Christine Hochkeppel, a New England documentary wedding photographer, brings a decade of experience in capturing weddings and has contributed to publications including Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

Christine Hochkeppel

Osterville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3675 (USD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

With a background in editorial and commercial photography for esteemed publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, Oliver Parini brings a unique documentary approach to his work as a New England wedding photographer.

Oliver Parini

Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Sarah Gagnon, a photographer for candid weddings in Midcoast Maine

Maine-based wedding photojournalist Sarah Gagnon: BFA in photography, 7 years of experience, specializes in candid and documentary-style photos, loves capturing romantic wedding moments, and shoots 45-60 weddings per year.

Sarah Gagnon

Bowdoinham in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
450 (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

In his work as a visual storyteller, Corey Butler, a New England-based wedding photographer, adopts a journalistic style. Driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism, he strives to authentically capture moments for couples, preserving them for posterity, allowing...

Corey Butler

South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
450/hour (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)
Kim Chapman, a talented wedding photographer offering her services in the beautiful city of Portland, Maine, United States

Kim Chapman is a Portland, Maine-based photographer with a documentary approach, specializing in wedding photography. With a focus on storytelling and capturing the essence of the day, Kim's visual images have been recognized and featured in exhibitions and...

Kim Chapman

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
5200 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

Katie Kaizer, a photographer specializing in documentary approach and storytelling, is based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With her keen eye for capturing the visual essence of each event, Katie strives to create images that will be cherished by couples for a lifetime.

Katie Kaizer

Nantucket in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
8500 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a talented wedding photojournalist duo, are the creative minds behind Two Adventurous Souls, an exceptional team that skillfully documents the genuine emotions and cherished moments of couples' most important day.

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4900 (USD)
Rhode Island and Providence wedding and elopement photography by Kathryn Yeaton

Katie, the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI, has been in business for over 5 years, capturing around 100 weddings. Her photography journey began in high school and was rekindled while planning her own wedding.

3000 (USD)
New England engagement and wedding photography by Idena Beach

In her artistic pursuits, Idena Beach takes a journalistic approach, combining it with her creative vision to capture the authentic human experience. Through her photography, she aims to memorialize the essence of existence, not just visually, but also emotionally.

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, takes a documentary approach in capturing life through her camera lens. With a focus on storytelling and creating visually stunning images, she captures authentic moments while providing timeline + family-wrangling...

Nicole Chan

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

Sarah Priestap, a documentary photographer based in New England, specializes in visual storytelling at weddings. With a degree in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Sarah authentically captures the moments of love that unfold during weddings.

Sarah Priestap

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

With a documentary approach, Jessica Weiser, an award-winning Portland, Maine-based photographer, skillfully tells the visual story of couples' big day through unobtrusive storytelling techniques.

Jessica Weiser

Portland in Maine, US *Now booking New England weddings.
5200 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, a wedding photojournalist with a unique style, has been capturing special moments since 1994. With a background in photojournalism and a degree from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's unobtrusive approach allows him to create candid wedding images.

Geoff Hansen

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
1500 (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 visual storyteller and journalistic-style photographer hailing from Haiti. Since 2003, he has been skillfully capturing the essence of his environment, breathing life into each moment he encounters through the lens of his camera.

Hugue Robert Marsan

Dorchester in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
2550 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson, a Boston-based wedding photographer, holds a degree in photojournalism. His work has appeared in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. With over 350 weddings documented, his storytelling approach ensures authentic and...

Channing Johnson

Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4300 (USD)
BW studio portrait of New Hampshire & New England wedding & elopement photographer 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.
2600 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Annalee Durland-Jones, a Boston, MA Wedding Photographer

Annalee Durland-Jones is a wedding, travel, and adventure photographer based in New England. She discovered her passion for photography in high school and has been capturing authentic and sentimental moments ever since.

Annalee Durland-Jones

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6000 (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)
Connecticut wedding photography by Thaddeus Ladzinski

Thaddeus Ladzinski, a documentary wedding photographer based in Connecticut, passionately weaves together photography and storytelling, preserving the heartfelt moments of his client's wedding day in an authentic and captivating manner.

Thaddeus Ladzinski

Brooklyn in Connecticut, US *Now booking New England weddings.
4700 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England wedding photographer Blake Thomas

As a documentary wedding photographer, Blake Thomas brings a unique perspective to capturing love stories. With a background in firefighting, he has a keen eye for detail and an adventurous spirit, often finding inspiration in the skies as he photographs aircraft.

Blake Thomas

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

With a keen eye for storytelling, Matthew Cavanaugh is a wedding photojournalist based in New England. Having documented historic moments, including President Obama's election and inauguration, his work has graced the pages of influential publications like The New York...

Matthew Cavanaugh

Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking New England weddings.
3500 (USD)
New England wedding photojournalism and lifestyle portraits by Joanna Banks-Morgan

Highly skilled wedding photographer Joanna Banks-Morgan is based in Vermont. With a background in journalism and film, she studied at Cardiff University and gained experience at Westcountry Television. Joanna founded Sixpence Studios in 2008 and has since been dedicated to...

Joanna Banks Morgan

Brandon in Vermont, US *Now booking New England weddings.
6450 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno is a portrait and wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach. He began his photography journey in the darkroom near Kodak's old headquarters, experimenting with black and white and color film while working with the Forest Service across the US...

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 documentary wedding photographer based in Cape Cod, believes in preserving cherished memories by capturing the natural unfolding of events in an unobtrusive manner.

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.

Bride and groom joyfully toast while embracing after their wedding ceremony in Newmarket, New Hampshire, captured in black and white.
The newly married couple embraces in joy, hands raised in the air, following their first kiss at their wedding ceremony at New England Outdoor Center.
Bride's parents making their grand entrance at the Castle in Old Saybrook CT, greeted by joyous and familiar smiles of loved ones.
A couple and their friends hike to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for a wedding ceremony overlooking the beautiful White Mountains in New Hampshire. The photographer captures this scene, earning them a WPJA award.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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: How can couples find reviews of New England 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 New England wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find New England photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for New England 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND New England WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Wedding Ceremony Photography at the First Congregational Church - Nantucket, MA

Jenna and Brandon

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Dear Katie, It is difficult to put down on paper how much gratitude we feel about the entire experience. This has been one truly amazing year! It is not lost son us how incredibly fortunate we are to have had our love story captured so beautifully by someone who started as a photographer and ended up being an amazing friend! Brandon and I are so grateful for your kindness, caring and genuine heart. You have truly made this entire experience magical. Your talent truly shines through the lens and each photo is more beautiful than the next. Your ability to capture feelings and emotions puts you above the rest. Everything from our weekend was perfect. Thank you for taking this journey with us. Thank you for your support and love. We are so honored to know you Katie. You're simply the best. Thank you for absolutely everything! All our love, Jenna and Brandon

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

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