Manhattan Wedding Photographers

Manhattan Wedding Photographers

Our Manhattan photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: NoHo, SoHo, DUMBO, Hudson Yards, TriBeCa, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Central Park, Washington Heights, Midtown, Chelsea, West Village, East Village, Gramercy, Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Chinatown, Harlem, Battery Park, Nolita, Flatiron District, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Hell’s Kitchen, Ellis Island, Governors Island, Liberty Island, Randalls and Wards Islands, Roosevelt Island

Manhattan Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Manhattan - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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, Manhattan documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Manhattan Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Manhattan 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.

New York City - Metro WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, fast, civil ceremony, 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 Manhattan Wedding Venues

9 Manhattan Wedding Photographers...

Wedding photography by Tim D. Yun

When Tim D. Yun encountered his first DSLR camera, he was so captivated he decided to make photography his profession. During his training with top photographers, he discovered the real meaning of being a wedding photographer: a storyteller whose images immortalize love,...

Tim D. Yun

New York in New York, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
4000 (USD)
Casey Fatchett Wedding Photography

Casey Fatchett is a wedding photographer based in the NYC metro area. With almost 20 years experience and having studied theater and music, his vision is heavily influenced in his wedding photography style.

Casey Fatchett

New York in New York, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
3300 (USD)
Portrait of Maria Hunter, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Maria Hunter is a wedding photojournalist based in New York and Connecticut. With a degree in art and a focus on photography, she combines her passion for capturing moments with an unobtrusive approach.

Maria Hunter

New York in New York, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
4195 (USD)
Wedding photography by Edward Dye

Edward Dye is a photographer specializing in multicultural weddings. With a documentary approach and a focus on storytelling through visual elements, Edward captures honest moments with his unobtrusive and diverse skills.

Edward Dye

New York City in New York, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
3990 (USD)
Xiaoqi Li - Artistic wedding and engagement photographer

Xiaoqi Li is a destination wedding photographer who is dedicated to capturing the genuine and meaningful moments of couples' special days. With a deep appreciation for the importance of photographs in preserving memories, she aims to provide peace of mind to her...

Xiaoqi Li

Charlottesville in Virginia, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
0 (USD)
Wenjie Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

With a documentary approach and a passion for visual storytelling, Will Han captures life's genuine moments of love. As a wedding photographer, he uses his camera to authentically document the emotions and experiences of couples.

Wenjie Han

Long Island City in New York, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
3000 (USD)

Marta Buso, a talented Italian wedding photographer born in 1978 in Venice, is highly skilled in journalistic-style photography. With a keen eye as a visual storyteller, she captures the most heartfelt and cherished moments of her client's special day.

Marta Buso

Venezia in Venezia, IT *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Jason Kaczorowski, Destination Wedding Photography - USA

With a wealth of expertise as a wedding photojournalist, Jason Kaczorowski has spent over 18 years honing his skills, documenting over 650 weddings. His ability to immortalize meaningful moments ensures cherished memories for years to come.

Jason Kaczorowski

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
3900 (USD)
Travel and destination wedding & elopement photography by Kathryn Cooper

Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photographer based in New York and California, specializes in adventurous and unique celebrations. With a background in travel photography and a love for outdoor activities, she captures personalized moments for diverse couples worldwide.

Kathryn Cooper

Pleasant Valley in New York, US *Now booking Manhattan weddings.
3600 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Manhattan Couples

Manhattan Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A  documentary-style wedding detail photograph taken at the Battery in Manhattan, New York, showcasing the vibrant colors and intricate details of a Hindu wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom joyfully seated on chairs while guests perform the horah dance during the reception at Capitale in Manhattan, New York.
Bride in wedding gown living her dream, dancing with hands overhead on a crowded dance floor at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan, New York. Time to party!
West Village engagement announcement photo idea in Manhattan, NYC with the groom Drawing something on her cheek with his nose
SoHo post proposal photography showing a smiling New York couple taking a walk on the streets in the sunlight
A top NYC wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Manhattan event venue as guests and the bridal party are Dancing the night away
Manhattan Kansas Univerity Campus garden engagement image of a couple in a greenhouse
Central Park Pre-wedding of a NYC couple portrait-session in Manhattan having an Intimate minute together in the garden
SoHo, Manhattan, New York City environmental engagement e-session of a couple surrounded with graffiti
Manhattan, NY Artful Engagement Picture right after a surprise proposal
Engagement Photo Sessions | Manhattan, New York City - Let's go ride a bike!
New York City engagement photographer: Hide in Manhattan is not easy. If you want to kiss her find a hiding spot. The artwork behind says "The city of dreams"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Manhattan wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Manhattan 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.
Q: Who are the best Manhattan wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Manhattan WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Stephanie & Shawn

Photo by Edward Dye

Hi Edward, Having you as our wedding photographer was one of the best choices we made for our wedding day! You are not only professional, reliable, and prompt in your correspondence, you creates absolutely stunning photographic compositions. You captured the natural beauty of the moments on our special day. You artistically crafted the lighting and contrast to make each photo exude magic, in your unique style. You captured each shot that we desired. You will get the right angle AT ALL COSTS! And this means that he will jump, step, climb- even dash into the street… whatever you needs to do to get the right shot! All my wedding guests were captured in the shots, and this was quite a feat, considering how many people attended! Also, trust in your artistic vision, as you can make the most cluttered of backgrounds into something absolutely spectacular! You are so talented with your craft, and knowledgeable about your equipment and matches the photographic environment with the required lens and lighting. We were given quite a few preview photos a day or two after the wedding, and the rest of the shots came in a few weeks later. Overall, we were beyond satisfied to have you to photograph our wedding!

Bride and groom reception dancing image from the Washington Golf & Country Club Venue, Arlington, VA

Liz & Cameron

Photo by Xiaoqi Li

Xiaoqi, Cameron and I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day so special and capturing it all beautifully. Many of our guests commented on how kind, talented and helpful you were. You made everyone posing feel comfortable in front of the lens, which can be a tough task for a photographer I'd imagine! We will definitely recommend you to others as more of our friends and family get married. Can't wait for the big reveal and maybe we will see you down in Charlottesville! -Lizzy

Yana & Aleksey

Photo by Edward Dye

Dear Ed, Your photos are incredible!! Thank You so much for turning our special day into a beautiful memory! As we are looking at your shots, we are reliving all the nuances of our Wedding Day as if we are still present at last Saturday's celebration. Your pictures are that good! We shared these photos with our friends and family and they all love them so much! Please thank Larry, your 2nd photographer, as well as your assistant for helping you capture our Wedding Day in such an unforgettable way!