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Providence Wedding Photographers

Our Providence photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: East Side, Blackstone, Hope, Summit, Mount Hope, College Hill, Wayland, Fox Point, Jewelry District, Providence River, Knowledge District, North End, Charles, Wanskuck, Smith Hill, Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, South Side, South Providence, Elmwood, Lower South Providence, Upper South Providence, Washington Park, West End, West Broadway, Federal Hill and all of New England

Providence Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Providence - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Providence 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 Providence 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, Providence documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The groom toasts during a destination elopement with closest friends
Stefano Snaidero
The groom was captivated as he looked over his shoulder at the stunning bride who had just arrived for their small elopement wedding; the perfect moment captured in a beautiful photo
Valeria Berti
The bride and groom prayed together during their small church wedding ceremony, captured in a beautiful black and white photo by their elopement photographer
Bryan Aleman

Providence Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Providence 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.

Rhode Island WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, town hall, quick, 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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2 Providence Wedding Photographers...

Rhode Island and Providence wedding and elopement photography by Kathryn Yeaton

Katie is the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI. With over 5 years of experience, she has captured approximately 100 weddings. Katie’s passion for photography began in high school and was reignited while planning her...

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Providence weddings.
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1
17
3000 (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 Providence weddings.
158
8
6500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Providence Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Providence Wedding Photographers

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

Providence Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Beautiful candid moment of newlyweds cutting their wedding cake, captured in black and white at CAV Restaurant in Providence, RI, USA, showcasing the humorous and endearing confusion of the couple as they navigate this traditional task together.
A Providence Rhode Island bride's dress cascaded around her bare feet, creating a beautiful detail shot for her wedding
Rhode Island engaged picture session at the Roger Williams Park using a double exposure of couple holding hands
RI pre wedding and engagement photography of a couple in front of mural in Providence, Rhode Island
RI outdoor wedding photography from providence rhode island as the bride and groom are putting flowers on their dogs
Mother of the bride helps bride with her veil at the Graduate Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
Courtyard by Marriott, Providence fine art wedding detail picture of the Brides shoes light by table lamp in hotel while getting ready
New England wedding photography from Homewood Suites Providence Rhode Island of the Bride getting in her dress in a hotel
Providence Rhode Island | Engagement Photography - Image contains: Couple next to lake
Providence Rhode Island Wedding Ceremony photo of a Bride happy during ceremony
Providence, RI engagement photographer: The wind helped me to capture this image.
Providence, RI portrait photography - At the end of the session, we captured a few more lovebirds

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Providence wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Providence 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 top-ranked Providence wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Providence 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Providence 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 Providence wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
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

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

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