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
Rhode Island Wedding Photographers
Rhode Island Wedding Photographers
Our Rhode Island photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, Newport, Westerly, Block Island, New England
Rhode Island Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Rhode Island - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Rhode Island 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 boutique, outdoor, casual, or at-home wedding.
By planning a simple Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Rhode Island Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Rhode Island 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 civil union, quick, justice of the peace, 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 Rhode Island Wedding Venues
18 Rhode Island Wedding Photographers...
Katie of East Greenwich, RI is the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography. With over 5 years of experience and around 100 weddings in her portfolio, Katie's passion for photography began in high school and was rekindled while planning her...
5000 (USD)
Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Jennifer Lamy is a highly skilled wedding photographer who specializes in capturing luxury weddings and creating timeless images. With 18 years of experience and a wanderlust spirit, she combines editorial and documentary styles to produce...
5600 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.6500 (USD)
Andrea Bibeault, a wedding photojournalist, along with her husband Ed, adopt a low-key style to capture moments of love and individualism in their wedding photography.
Andrea Bibeault
Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking Rhode Island weddings.2600 (USD)
Channing Johnson is a wedding photographer based in Boston, MA, with a photojournalism degree from a prestigious journalism school. His work has been featured in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. With over 350 weddings captured, he...
Channing Johnson
Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Rhode Island weddings.4300 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.3800 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.6500 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.4800 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.3500 (USD)
Taking a documentary approach to his storytelling, Alex Paul, a visual artist, documents life with a camera as a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings under his belt.
Alex Paul
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Rhode Island weddings.4500 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.3675 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.8500 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.4900 (USD)
Eric McCallister, a New Hampshire wedding photographer, started his career documenting rock climbers. Obsessed with capturing emotions, he transitioned to wedding photography. With over 400 weddings since 2008, he creates images that convey the spectrum of emotions on...
Eric McCallister
Somersworth in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Rhode Island weddings.3400 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.2800 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.6600 (USD)
With over 32 years as an award-winning photojournalist, Mark Bolton's New England newspaper experience shapes his wedding approach. He aims to go beyond traditional photography, capturing the true visual story of each couple's day with candid, expressive moments...
Mark Bolton
Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Rhode Island weddings.2500 (USD)
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 Rhode Island weddings.6450 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Rhode Island Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Rhode Island Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Rhode Island wedding photos.
Rhode Island Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Rhode Island wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Rhode Island marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Rhode Island engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Rhode Island wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Rhode Island 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Rhode Island wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Rhode Island 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
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
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Rhode Island WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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
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
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
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
