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Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photographers

Our Dallas-Fort Worth photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: DFW, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, Denton, Richardson

Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Dallas-Fort Worth - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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, Dallas-Fort Worth documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Pub Street Photography of bride and groom | seated at a table on the streets having a pint
John Sanders
Friends and family celebrated the couple's union with loving gestures as they made their way through their backyard elopement tunnel
Lucy Schultz
A small wedding with a portrait on a tennis court at a sports club is a memorable and unique reception venue
Tatyana Chohadjieva

Dallas-Fort Worth Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Dallas-Fort Worth 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.

Texas - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, town hall, city hall, 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.

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7 Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photographers...

Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photography by Brandon Lai of Texas

A talented wedding photojournalist, Brandon Lai's keen eye for detail and storytelling abilities bring each moment to life. With a background in business and a love for photography, he captures love stories like no other.

Brandon Lai

Garland in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
6
52
2500 (USD)

Robert Walker is an award-winning and published wedding photographer with over 17 years experience in Texas and California. His photo-journalistic style and professional demeanor have earned him praise from clients. He and his family currently reside in Dallas.

Robert Walker

Dallas in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
3
2400 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

Jared Lindsay is a traveling wedding photographer addicted to shooting small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide. With a background in freelance photography since 2002, Jared has honed his skills in capturing authentic and unique moments.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
5
2
2100 (USD)
Chris Rusanowsky self portrait of a wedding photographer in black and white

Chris Rusanowsky, a seasoned documentary wedding photographer, travels across the US to capture the unscripted moments that unfold during weddings. His images artfully document the love, joy, and connection between couples.

Chris Rusanowsky

Northlake in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
3
2500 (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 *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
73
7
35
4200 (USD)

Philip Thomas is a wedding photojournalist with over two decades of experience, known for his journalistic style and for capturing moments on a couple's big day. With a background in shooting local news, models, and actors, Philip's expertise shines through in his...

Philip Thomas

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
50
3
6
15
4800 (USD)
San Antonio wedding photography by Kelly Williams of the Texas WPJA

Kelly Williams, a San Antonio-based documentary-style wedding photographer, combines self-taught skills with an art history and Renaissance studies degree. Formerly in screenwriting and finance, Kelly now visually tells stories through her lens, eager to connect with the...

Kelly Williams

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
1
7
1
400/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Dallas-Fort Worth Couples

Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Dallas, Texas, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a stunning engagement picture of a couple enjoying the golden sunset by the water
This black and white engagement photo features a couple in an urban setting in Dallas, TX
In this Dallas, TX engagement photo shoot, a beautiful moment captures the love between the couple as he gently touches her cheek
In a stunning Dallas, TX sunset, a groom lovingly embraces his bride from behind during their engagement photo shoot
At a church in Dallas, TX, during the ring exchange of a wedding ceremony, a young girl was captured by a photographer as she covered her ears and focused on her book, possibly seeking solace from the noise
At Dallas, TX, the newly-weds shared a tender moment as the groom held a flower bouquet and reached out to help his bride off the limousine
The engaged couple, with their beautiful eyes, tenderly embrace in the city of Dallas, TX, for a pre-wedding portrait, facing the camera
A Dallas urban portrait shows a cool sun flare reflected by a building for this newly engaged couple announcing their Texas engagement with a picture together
Dallas couple poses for fun portraits during a light rain with a nice umbrella as they kiss under the rain during a session to announce their Northern Texas wedding engagement
A Dallas modern couple poses for an elegant announcement portrait of their Texas engagement created early in the morning with a beautiful sunrise
A Save the Date in Dallas. Texas portrait of a couple in the sunshine showing her Golden smile
She said yes, post marriage proposal picture session at the Dallas Baptist University illustrating Highlight vs Shadow in the afternoon sun by a brick wall

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Dallas-Fort Worth photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Dallas-Fort Worth 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: Who are the best Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Dallas-Fort Worth 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 reviews of Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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 Dallas-Fort Worth WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kirsten & João

Photo by Kelly Williams

“We were sooo excited and happy with your beautiful photos! We were impressed with how well you captured us and our connection....And we had such a fun time during the photo shoot and you made us feel very comfortable. Thanks again for helping us capture these memories. We are excited about having you there with us at our wedding.”

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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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Julianne & Matt

Photo by Kelly Williams

“Thank you again for everything yesterday. So many people came up to us and commented that you were great to work with, and it was evident how much effort you were putting in to getting the perfect shots. We appreciated that you were not only ready for any photography situation, but also fully prepared for any potential wedding/bridal issues.”

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