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Fredericksburg Wedding Photographers

Our Fredericksburg photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montclair, Dale City, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Lorton, Manassas, Culpeper, Newington, West Springfield, Mount Vernon, Burke

Fredericksburg Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Fredericksburg - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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, Fredericksburg documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom posed boldly in front of City Hall's stunning graphic architecture, against the backdrop of the clear blue sky, creating the perfect backdrop for their wedding portraits
Tyler Vu
The bride and groom shared a tender hug as they exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony at the Town Hall, while the caring guests watched, seated in chairs
Alessandro Di Noia
On a sunny day, surrounded by a few close family and friends, a small wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful wilderness place overlooking the vast openness of the desert, under a stunning blue sky
Christelle Rall

Fredericksburg Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Fredericksburg 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.

Virginia WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, fast, courthouse, 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 Fredericksburg Wedding Venues

3 Fredericksburg Wedding Photographers...

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 Fredericksburg weddings.
132
52
4250 (USD)
Portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Sarah Sta. Ana of Santa Ana Photography

Washington Metropolitan Area wedding photographer Sarah Sta Ana is a documentary photographer with a passion for storytelling and capturing raw, pure, and beautiful moments. Initially drawn to the world of non-profits, she moved to Washington, DC to further develop her...

Sarah Sta Ana

Aldie in Virginia, US *Now booking Fredericksburg weddings.
3
1
8
1800 (USD)

Heather Hughes Ostermaier is a Virginia wedding photographer with over 8 years full-time experience. She and her husband Rob both have extensive backgrounds in photojournalism and have been published in various notable publications. They provide unobtrusive and creative...

Heather Hughes Ostermaier

Newport News in Virginia, US *Now booking Fredericksburg weddings.
13
10
2
7
2999 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Fredericksburg Couples

Fredericksburg Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Virginia wedding reportage photojournalist created this image during an outdoor Ceremony at home
Fredericksburg, MD wedding couple posed portrait session catching some breath through the rustic window after the ceremony.
Picture of a groom painting brides nails by a top Fredericksburg, VA wedding photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 Fredericksburg WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Laura & Bryan

Photo by Heather Hughes Ostermaier

Hi Heather! Thank you!! We are so excited to see the pictures. Thanks you so much for being a part of our day and capturing all our special moments. We will treasure these forever. Feel free to share any photos you'd like. Thank you again so much! I hope that one day our paths might cross again. Until then, I wish you and your family all the best!

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