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Find Wedding Photographers in or near Tennessee

Our Tennessee photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Pigeon Forge

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Tennessee?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your outdoor, casual, non-traditional, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Tennessee documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Tennessee Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Tennessee wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any quick, courthouse, civil union, 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.

9 Tennessee Wedding Photographers...

Wedding elopement photography by Bryan Aleman - L'amour Artistic Wedding Media

Traveling wedding photographer Bryan Aleman brings a passion for capturing natural emotions and a romantic spirit to his work. With a background split between Honduras and the USA, his skills in wedding, engagement, and elopement photography have flourished.

Bryan Aleman

Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US
23
5
73
700/hour (USD)
Wedding photography of real moments by Leah Moyers

Leah Moyers, a traveling wedding and elopement photographer with a documentary approach, brings a Fine Arts background to her storytelling. Through her inclusive and authentic style, she captures the moments of love with her camera, producing visually stunning and unique...

Leah Moyers

Sevierville in Tennessee, US
16
5
450/hour (USD)
Portrait of Erin Morrison - Elopement & Wedding Photographer

Knoxville-based Erin Morrison excels in wedding photography, drawing on her adaptability and own wedding inspiration. Celebrated for her expertise, she's uniquely permitted to shoot in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Erin Morrison

Knoxville in Tennessee, US
1900 (USD)
Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

In a journalistic style, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer who is known for his captivating wedding storytelling. As a visual storyteller, he captures the moments that leave a lasting impression.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US
69
5
2800 (USD)
Deanna Johnson wedding photography

With an expert eye for capturing raw emotion and a background in fine arts, Deanna Johnson is a wedding photojournalist. She finds inspiration in intimate concert settings and treasures found in vintage artwork.

Deanna Johnson

Kansas City in Missouri, US
22
1
28
6000 (USD)
Studio portrait of Cindy Brown, a GA wedding photographer

Cindy Brown is a highly educated wedding photojournalist, specializing in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity, Cindy's work is renowned for its exceptional quality.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US
103
14
5
167
3000 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Jaimie Krause

Jaimie Krause is a wedding photographer with a background in fine art and photojournalism. Influenced by legendary photographers like Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, and Gordon Parks, she captures real, unfiltered moments in a raw and intimate style.

Jaimie Krause

Saint Peters in Missouri, US
1
1
1
4250 (USD)
Alexandra Nurthen, wedding photographer of ALN IMAGES

Raised in a close-knit Italian-Irish household, Alexandra Nurthen's affinity for photography blossomed as she embraced her calling as a skilled documentary wedding photographer.

Alexandra Nurthen

Annapolis in Maryland, US
2
6000 (USD)
Studio portrait of of Raven Shutley, Atlanta wedding photographer of the Georgia WPJA

Raven Shutley, an acclaimed WPJA wedding photographer in Atlanta, captures authentic, emotive moments. She specializes in timeless love stories through her unique photographic approach, celebrating each couple's journey.

Raven Shutley

Hoschton in Georgia, US
4500 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Newlyweds captured in a photo inside their apartment as groom nervously awaits bride's final look. A special image from their elopement captured by the photographer.
Diego Pereira da Silveira
A newly engaged couple embraces on a wooden dock, cherishing their love. Surrounded by loved ones, they share a heartfelt moment as they prepare for their wedding journey
Furkan Akarsu

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Tennessee Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A visually striking wedding photograph of a tender detail - a groom placing a ring on his bride's finger in black and white, captured by a Pigeon Forge, Tennessee photographer.
Captivating black and white detail shot showcasing the union between a bride, groom, and their spiritual leaders in Pigeon Forge, TN. A unique photo captured by a talented wedding photojournalist.
Discover the artistry of wedding photojournalism through this black and white detail shot, showcasing the delicate placement of a bride's hand and her elegant engagement ring in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
In Tennessee, a candid moment at a Gatlinburg wedding venue as a child and a bride both point excitedly at the wedding cake, symbolizing anticipation and joy.
A fine art portrait captured by a Tennessee wedding photographer in Sevierville, TN, showcasing a couple standing together, holding hands, and admiring the urban city view.
A creative black and white silhouette portrait of a couple backlit by light from the sky, captured by a TN wedding photographer in the Great Smoky Mountains.
A creative couple portrait captured by a Tennessee wedding photographer in Knoxville, showcasing the couple holding hands and enjoying a cute session at the river dock in black and white.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The couple is seen atop a rock wall in the mountains, standing in synchronized poses apart from each other, creating a symmetrical frame.
A stylish black and white engagement portrait captured in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The couple, adorned in matching white cowboy hats, stand facing each other with perfect symmetry, creating a visually pleasing and balanced frame.
Lifestyle engagement portrait captured in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, showcasing a couple immersed in nature. Both clad in matching hues of gray and denim blue, they gaze in opposite directions.
A black and white lifestyle couple portrait in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The couple is lying on a bench on their backs, facing opposite directions, while attempting to make eye contact with each other.
Award-winning wedding day portrait: a purple silhouette of a couple joining heads, creating a romantic atmosphere in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Tennessee 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 Tennessee wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Tennessee 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 Tennessee wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Tennessee 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 Tennessee wedding photographers for their own wedding.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Tennessee WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

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Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

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Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

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