Olympia Wedding Photographers

Olympia Wedding Photographers

Our Olympia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: State Capital, Washington, Thurston County, Puget Sound Region

Olympia Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Olympia Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Olympia 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.

Washington WPJA members are ready to document any fast, mini, 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 Olympia Wedding Venues

6 Olympia Wedding Photographers...

Seattle wedding photography by Benjamin Wagner of the Washington State WPJA in the Pacific Northwest

A skilled wedding photojournalist from Washington State, Benjamin Wagner has been capturing candid moments since his high school days. With over a decade of experience, he turned professional in 2018.

Benjamin Wagner

Mercer Island in Washington, US *Now booking Olympia weddings.
1600 (USD)
Jerome Pollos Self Portrait, a wedding and elopement photographer of the WPJA

Jerome is a destination wedding photographer who has a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. With his journalistic style, he captures beautiful moments in an unobtrusive manner, offering an authentic experience for his clients.

Jerome Pollos

Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Olympia weddings.
2500 (USD)

Logan Westom is a documentary wedding photographer based in Seattle. With a career in professional photography spanning over a decade, Westom has shot for newspapers, couples’ special days, and Taylor Swift concerts...

Logan Westom

Bremerton in Washington, US *Now booking Olympia weddings.
4000 (USD)
Portrait of Loren Haar, Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photographer

Loren Haar is a skilled and well-traveled wedding photojournalist, engagement portrait photographer, and artistic wedding portrait photographer. With a background in documenting significant life events and a passion for photography that flourished through learning manual...

Loren Haar

Ventura in California, US *Now booking Olympia weddings.
2200 (USD)

In his photography career, Ron Storer has adopted a journalistic style, capturing and preserving wedding moments. Prior to this, he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials as a member of the US Cycling Team.

Ron Storer

Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Olympia weddings.
2400 (USD)
Robert Knapp, Pacific Northwest weddings by Modern Art Photography Studio

Robert Knapp is a PNW wedding photographer, experienced in family portraiture and snowboard photography. With over 700 weddings captured, Robert is passionate about creating beautiful and unique photography for couples.

Robert Knapp

Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Olympia weddings.
2200 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Olympia Couples

Olympia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Engagement Session in Western Washington - Beautiful couple in trees
Creative Engagement Session Western Washington - Couple kissing on bench
Creative Engagement Photo Session with beach and a blanket | Washington Portraits
Logan Westom, of Washington, is a wedding photographer for

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Olympia wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Olympia 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: How can couples find Olympia photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Olympia 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 Olympia wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Olympia 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Olympia WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Couple's first kiss during outdoor wedding ceremony at Arboretum in Yakima, Washington

Aimee and Kevin

Photo by Benjamin Wagner

We just got our sneak peak pictures and I couldn’t be happier with what I’ve seen. A big thank you Ben and a huge recommendation!!

Kari and Glen

Photo by Ron Storer

Omigoodness!! Can I just say wow? You are such an amazing photographer! Glen and I have shared these photos with some of our family and friends, and all of them have been like, "I love these pictures! You rock!

Amy & Matt

Photo by Ron Storer

I must say again, that I love what you've done to capture the memories of our special day. Matt and I both really appreciate how you've expressed our personalities so accurately with your shots and the candid yet flattering moments you captured. You have a gift and your genuine interest in us only made the photos that much better! Thanks again!