St. Louis Wedding Photographers

St. Louis Wedding Photographers

Our St. Louis photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Mississippi River, Missouri River, Gateway Arch, Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Art Museum, Arboretum

St. Louis Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

St. Louis Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small St. Louis 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.

Missouri WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, quick, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from St. Louis Wedding Venues

1 St. Louis Wedding Photographers...

Noelle Adams, a talented visual storyteller with a journalistic style, is passionate about capturing the heartfelt moments that define a couple's wedding day. With her documentary approach to storytelling and authentic perspective, she weaves together images that...

Noelle Adams

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.
4500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving St. Louis Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by St. Louis Wedding Photographers

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

St. Louis Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The bride and groom at Hilton Frontenac had a stunningly beautiful portrait session, with the sun softly coming through the window, creating a romantic silhouette.
A playful and romantic wedding couple is captured in a creative portrait at an elevator in St. Louis Frontenac

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of St. Louis 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 St. Louis wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my St. Louis 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 St. Louis wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find St. Louis photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for St. Louis 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
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND St. Louis WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Jennifer & Steve

Photo by Noelle Adams

I finally saw the video today and, I have to admit, I cried my eyes out when I finally watched it at home! You captured the day so perfectly, and everyone looks so happy. I completely re-lived the day (and have watched it several times) and cannot tell you how delighted I am with the final product. I can't wait to see all of the other photo files. You are AMAZING!!!!

Laurie & Darryl

Photo by Noelle Adams

OMGEEEE In love. I could not be happier. Seriously you did the most amazing job. And this is just the video. I can not wait to see the rest. Thank you so much for being apart of my special day. We went to St. Lucia and had an amazing time. I miss the island already :-( And yes, Darryl is such a character!! lol and it must be show in his outfits lol!’