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Our Austin photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Round Rock, Cedar Park, San Marcos, Georgetown, Pflugerville

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

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

Capture Your Dream Austin Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Austin 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.

Texas - Central WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, town hall, minimony, 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.

6 Austin Wedding Photographers...

Bill McCullough Wedding Photography

Bill McCullough is an American wedding photographer. He is self-taught, with his work published in many esteemed publications. His wedding work has been purchased for museums and was chosen as a Fotofest discovery in 2012.

Bill McCullough

Austin in Texas, US
92
2550 (USD)

Philip Thomas is a renowned wedding photographer with over two decades of experience. He learned his craft in England before moving to the US and honing his skills shooting local news, models and actors. This creativity has since been focused to the art of capturing wedding...

Philip Thomas

San Antonio in Texas, US
55
3
7
17
4000 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley specializes in elopement photography, making clients feel comfortable in front of her lens. She is a talented wedding photojournalist and artistic portrait photographer, capturing unforgettable moments with her skill and creativity.

Lauren Lindley

South Lake Tahoe in California, US
77
7
45
4200 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

Taking a documentary approach, Jared Lindsay, a wedding storyteller, captures the heartfelt moments of love in an authentic and unique way through his photography.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US
5
2
2100 (USD)

Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.

Maria Newman

Portland in Oregon, US
10
2500 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Amanda Squier

In her career as a visual storyteller, Amanda Squier employs a journalistic style to capture authentic moments. With her unobtrusive approach, she expertly documents life through her camera lens, using her background as a high school social studies teacher to effectively...

Amanda Squier

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US
3000 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

3500 US Dollar

Primrose Wedding & Adventure Photography: Brooke Sanchez

Caldwell in Texas, United States
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
They got married in an abbey, with sunlight streaming through a stone archway providing a stunning backdrop
Ronan Jégaden
The couple's small wedding was made unforgettable when the cavernous room with pendant lights created a magical ambiance that was witnessed by their parents and captured in a beautiful wedding photo
Lucy Schultz

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Austin Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Austin, Texas, the brother of the bride keeps an eye on the littlest wedding guest as the bride gets her makeup done.
A romantic couple poses for their engagement portrait at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX, with the golden sunlight illuminating the trees behind them.
Austin, TX - A couple shares a romantic session while sitting in the picturesque Zilker Botanical Garden. In the black and white shot, they can be seen holding hands and leaning in close to each other, creating a charming profile photo.
A couple poses amidst the stunning multi-level stone wall gardens of Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX during their pre-wedding photo shoot.
A couple embraces amid the vibrant lush foliage at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX during their pre-wedding photoshoot.
A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Thompson Hotel in Austin, Texas. Guests lift the bride, a former cheerleader, during the reception. She stands above everyone under dazzling DJ lights.
In Austin, Texas, kids enjoy the wedding celebration as they play around during the cake cutting ceremony. This black and white photo captures the lively atmosphere and nighttime ambiance created by the beautiful strings of lights.
An engaged couple bow heads to each other along Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas
Couple drink a beer in a bathtub during portrait session at Sekrit Theater, Austin, Texas
Guests at the outdoor wedding reception in Austin, TX had an unforgettable night as the bride showed off her skills on the mechanical bull while wearing a cowboy hat
At the Commodore Perry Estate, the bride and bridesmaid hold hands in excitement during the day preps in Austin, TX
Austin post proposal portrait photos of a happy Texas couple covered in color chalk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Austin 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 Austin wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Austin wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Austin 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 top-ranked Austin wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Austin 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.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Austin WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Bride jumping in air about to step on glass during ceremony by San Antonio wedding photographer, Kelly Williams

Jiordan & Jerrod

Photo by Kelly Williams

Kelly, you dreamboat. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! These highlights are absolutely glowing -- captured our essence completely... the colors, the feelings, the personality, the magic. Can't wait to see more and enjoy those high-res beauties in the weeks to come. I knew you'd capture us beautifully, but these are really special, really personal. We both appreciate all your work and support tremendously!

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Tim + Kristin

Photo by Jared Lindsay

“Holy cow Jared! I want to cry I love them so much! Our trust was very well founded. Thank you. You captured our moments and more. I’m so happy”. – Kristin.

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The Century Hall black and white wedding picture of the bride and groom

Caleb and Bayley

Photo by Jared Lindsay

JARED, these are amazing, I’ve been laughing and crying as I scroll through them all. You killed it!!! -Bayley

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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.