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Our Atlanta photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Decatur, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Peachtree Corners, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Duluth, Kennesaw, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs

Atlanta Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Atlanta - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Atlanta 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 modern, romantic, intimate, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Atlanta 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, Atlanta documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The newlyweds walked for a sunset portrait after their fall backyard wedding
Xiaoqi Li
Outdoor wedding ceremony image by the lily pond | An incredibly intimate ceremony at the water
Veronica Varos
The bride and groom shared a passionate kiss after they said "I do" at the City Chambers, their clapping guests looking on in joy as the moment was captured in a timeless black and white image
Erica Hawkins

Atlanta Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Atlanta 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.

Georgia WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, courthouse, small, 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.

3 Atlanta Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

With a documentary approach, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer known for his storytelling through visual imagery. Through his lens, he documents the beautiful moments, creating a visual narrative that engages and resonates with viewers.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking Atlanta weddings.
69
5
2800 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown, an overeducated wedding photojournalist, specializes in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US
98
14
5
157
3000 (USD)

Orlando Suarez is an international traveling wedding photographer. Along with his wife, Lissette, they run Viridian Images Photography, specializing in candid moments and natural portraits. With ten years of experience, they have captured weddings all over the world, from...

Orlando Suarez

Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking Atlanta weddings.
44
21
3100 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Atlanta Couples

Atlanta Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Captured by a WPJA photographer, this striking wedding portrait at Ashton Gardens Atlanta showcases the perfect mix of off-camera flash and natural sunlight, creating intriguing shadows and stunning contrast.
Bridesmaids at the Academy of Medicine lovingly help the bride into her dress, captured in an intimate black-and-white close-up of their hands.
ATLANTA BELTLINE ENGAGEMENT: A couple shares a romantic pose during their urban photoshoot near Five Points, under the colorful graffiti bridge.
Groom's striking ensemble, complete with sharp suit and classic bow tie, sets the stage for a timeless moment at the opulent Fox Theater in Atlanta
In Piedmont Park, Atlanta, the bride-to-be with her groom-to-be - she sat on his lap and they shared a kiss.
The couple shared a laugh as they stood in front of a pink and black striped shipping container in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta.
A kissing couple, captured from behind, in front of a colorful brick wall adorned with pop art logos, in Atlanta's West End neighborhood.
A groom reads his vows to a captivated bride at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, set against a beautiful garden backdrop.
In the beautiful setting of Piedmont Park in Atlanta, an engaged couple is seen playing kazoos with each other in their charming portrait.
In a vibrant mural-clad backdrop at Bold Monk Brewing Co, an engaged couple shares a joyful laugh, captured in a photograph that radiates warmth and love.
Portrait of engaged couple taken in a backyard in Atlanta. Close-up black and white shot of couple gazing lovingly at each other.
During their engagement portrait session at the West End in Atlanta, the couple shared a playful and intimate pose in Adirondack chairs on the deck with symmetrical framing capturing their love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Atlanta wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Atlanta 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 Atlanta photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Atlanta 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Atlanta 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 Atlanta wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
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

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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Atlanta WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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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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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