WPJA.com HomeWedding Photojournalist Association

Annapolis Wedding Photographers

Find a Photographer / United States / Maryland / Annapolis

Annapolis Wedding Photographers

Our Annapolis photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Anne Arundel County, Chesapeake Bay, Parole, Robinwood, Hillsmere Shores, Edgewater, Arnold, Londontowne, Selby-on-the-Bay, Riva, Cape Saint Claire, Mayo, Herald Harbor, Crownsville, Severna Park, Arden on the Severn, Lake Shore, Shady Side, Stevensville, Pasadena, Crofton, Chester

Annapolis Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Annapolis - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Annapolis 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 Annapolis 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, Annapolis documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Winter frozen wind swept Lake sunset portraits after elopement ceremony
Brittany Bugaj
The sun glowed beneath the horizon as their cliffside ceremony unfolded, providing a beautiful backdrop of the sea and creating a truly magical and romantic experience for the newlyweds
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom stood facing each other, holding hands, as their friend officiated their small wedding ceremony outside in a park
Danielle Gardner

Annapolis Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Annapolis 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.

Maryland WPJA members are ready to document any mini, city hall, fast, 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 Annapolis Wedding Venues

4 Annapolis Wedding Photographers...

Alexandra Nurthen, wedding photographer of ALN IMAGES

Alexandra Nurthen has a passion for capturing true human experiences. Growing up in an Irish-Italian family, she was constantly surrounded by people she loves and always found time to take pictures.

Alexandra Nurthen

Annapolis in Maryland, US
2
6000 (USD)
Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

Kenneth Clapp is an experienced US-based wedding photographer with an eye for visual arts and storytelling. Specializing in wedding photojournalism and bold photography, he has shot an average of 20 weddings per year, gaining experience from internships with recognized...

Kenneth Clapp

Baltimore in Maryland, US *Now booking Annapolis weddings.
26
5
3000 (USD)
Baltimore engagement wedding and elopement photography by Breanna Shaw

With a documentary style, Breanna Shaw captures love and connection in her photography, dedicating her life to sharing these moments with clients as she travels the world.

Breanna Shaw

Reisterstown in Maryland, US *Now booking Annapolis weddings.
2
11
3850 (USD)

With a documentary approach and a passion for storytelling, Ryan Rayburn captures the moments and emotions of couples' weddings. Drawing on his nine years of experience as a photographer in newspapers, he applies his visual storytelling skills to create a comprehensive...

Ryan Rayburn

Bethesda in Maryland, US *Now booking Annapolis weddings.
2200 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Annapolis Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Annapolis Wedding Photographers

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

Annapolis Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The soon-to-be-wed couple pose in front of the romantic string lights at the US Naval Academy, beaming with excitement for their upcoming nuptials
Annapolis, Maryland emotion and love wedding moment photo showing the bride After the ceremony was over she grabbed her husband and just fell into his arms and cried
Annapolis, Maryland couple posing for engagement portraits Under double rainbows
Annapolis Maryland engaged couple sitting for a portrait Under the Wisteria Wall
Annapolis Maryland engagement portrait session in the water with a Double Rainbow sunset
Engaged Couple Session | Jonas Green Park, Annapolis, MD - Firey sunset photo in Annapolis, MD, lit with softbox
William Paca House Wedding Photography - Can I see the bride?
William Paca House Outdoor Wedding Ceremony laughs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Annapolis wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Annapolis 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: How can couples find Annapolis photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Annapolis 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Annapolis 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 Annapolis wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...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

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.