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Our Baltimore photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Fell's Point, Federal Hill, Mount Vernon, Columbia, Towson, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Catonsville, Dundalk, Eldersburg, Ellicott City, Edgewood, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Havre de Grace, Jessup, Joppatowne, Owings Mills, Westminster

Baltimore Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Baltimore - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Baltimore 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 romantic, casual, outdoor, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Baltimore 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, Baltimore documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple exchanged vows in an intimate beach wedding, officiated by the groom's mother, with waves crashing against the shore and seagulls flying overhead - a beautiful day surrounded by a small group of family and friends
Katie Kaizer
The newlyweds embrace for a gentle kiss under arches at the hotel just before their wedding ceremony
Kevin Heslin
The couple shared an intimate first kiss at an outdoor garden ceremony surrounded by lush green grounds at their local community college
Lauren Lindley

Baltimore Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Baltimore 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 minimony, civil ceremony, 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.

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6 Baltimore Wedding Photographers...

Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

Kenneth Clapp takes a documentary approach to wedding photography, focusing on storytelling through his visuals. With a keen eye for capturing emotions and moments, he crafts stunning images that truly reflect the essence of the couple's big day.

Kenneth Clapp

Baltimore in Maryland, US
26
5
3000 (USD)
Lifestyle Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Morgan O'Neil

Morgan O'Neil is a visual storyteller who expertly captures authentic and candid moments in vibrant coastal wedding photos. With 8 years of wedding experience, she also enjoys taking film photos in her free time and has a passion for boating, skiing, and live music.

Morgan O'Neil

Baltimore in Maryland, US
4
1
1
4800 (USD)

Ryan Rayburn brings nine years of photographic journalism experience and a degree in photography to bear on capturing all the memories of couples’ special day. His considerable skill and proven track record ensure that couples’ wedding experience will be permanently...

Ryan Rayburn

Bethesda in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
2200 (USD)
Baltimore Wedding Photography by Kimberly Dean of the Maryland WPJA

Kimberly Dean, an artist with an eye for detail, specializes in capturing weddings and love stories in a documentary style. With her creative eye, she creates stunning visual narratives, including engagements, elopements, vow renewals, and more, averaging 15-25 weddings per...

Kimberly Dean

Baltimore in Maryland, US
3500 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

Adopting a documentary approach, USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock employs his storytelling talent to capture incredible moments since his own brother's wedding a decade ago. By establishing a genuine connection with couples, he creates a comfortable...

Johnny Shryock

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
132
52
4250 (USD)

In her own creative style, Mary Kate McKenna, a wedding photojournalist with 13 years of experience, captures the genuine moments that unfold during small weddings, courthouse weddings, and destination micro weddings, celebrating the union between two people.

Mary Kate McKenna

Frederick in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
14
2
2500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Baltimore Couples

Baltimore Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Happy bride and groom are photographed at their wedding in Baltimore, surrounded by friends and family, with the groom getting a playful surprise from the rice thrown by guests.
Two couples, one experienced and one newly married, dancing at The Cloisters in Baltimore, Maryland in celebration of love and new beginnings.
At the Sikh Association of Baltimore, the bride and groom are captured during their ceremony, beautifully reflected in a venue window, creating a stunning and poignant image of their special moment.
The bride gracefully pauses at Hotel Monaco Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD, captured in a final minute of solitude before her whirlwind wedding day.
A newlywed couple begins to recess from their ceremony at The Belvedere in Baltimore, MD, with a flower girl running alongside them holding her bouquet, while guests cheer and wave colorful streamers in the air.
A stunning image capturing the groom's grand entrance in a rose adorned Maserati Sangeet at Hilton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD, surrounded by cheering friends.
Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD showcases traditional Chinese door games as the groom buys his way through the door to meet his bride
Chinese Door Games at Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD: Groom and groomsmen strike a pose, mimicking a picture, impressing the bride during a fun-filled wedding celebration
Baltimore, Maryland Wedding Reception: A heartwarming moment captured as the bride offers comfort to a speaker during an emotional speech. Surrounded by beautiful red roses and vibrant decorations, love fills the room.
A mother and son share a special moment at the reception in Baltimore, Maryland
The groom in Baltimore, Maryland, reacts with laughter as a man reads a speech from his phone, expressing disbelief at what was said
A bride posing near a small window in Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Her reflection is captured in a mirror close by

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Baltimore 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 Baltimore wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Baltimore wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Baltimore 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Baltimore 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 Baltimore wedding day by.
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