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Our Pittsburgh photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Allegheny, New Castle, Weirton, Oakland, Shadyside, Golden Triangle, Station Square, Boyce Park, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley Resort, Laurel Mountain, Wisp, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland

Pittsburgh Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Pittsburgh - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Pittsburgh 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 non-traditional, romantic, modern, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Pittsburgh 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, Pittsburgh documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The rough going through the forest proved to be a tough challenge for the couple, with the bride finding it especially difficult in her high heels; but they persisted, and eventually made it back to their car
Caroline Elenbaas
A small autumn wedding saw a couple exchange vows outside and then they walked the bridge together
Patrick Mateer
The couple said their vows and became husband and wife in a ceremony filled with great reactions, shot creatively with the golden hour light reflecting off the lake
Christelle Rall

Pittsburgh Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Pittsburgh 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.

Pennsylvania WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, justice of the peace, micro, 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 Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers...

Studio portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Erica Dietz

In her journalistic style, Erica Dietz emerges as a skilled visual storyteller, adept at capturing candid moments with artful precision and thoughtful use of light. With a background as an intern at the Valley News Dispatch, she excels in guiding couples toward relaxed and...

Erica Dietz

Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Pittsburgh weddings.
44
2
1
4000 (USD)
Rustbelt Mayberry Wedding Photographer, Erin Ninehouser

With over 20 years of expertise, Erin Ninehouser is a seasoned wedding photojournalist based in the Eastern USA. Known for her ability to capture raw emotions, her work immortalizes wedding moments.

Erin Ninehouser

Ambridge in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Pittsburgh weddings.
2
17
3600 (USD)
Lifestyle beach portrait of Pittsburgh wedding photographer Kitty Paul

Kitty Paul is a fine art wedding photojournalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photography has been a passion since childhood, learning from her artist mother. She specializes in creating beautiful pictorial documentation of weddings for couples to cherish forever.

Kitty Paul

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
2
3
4000 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photography by Kate Hagerty

Drawing from her experience in fine art framing, photojournalism, and acting, Kate Hagerty is a documentary wedding photographer who skillfully tells the story of couples on their wedding day.

Kate Hagerty

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
1
3
2
3000 (USD)
Weddings by Ryan & Kate for elopements and marriage photography - Portrait of Ryan Howard Sigesmund

Renowned for his expertise as a documentary wedding photographer, Ryan Howard Sig captures raw and authentic moments that unfold naturally on a couple's big day.

Ryan Howard Sigesmund

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
1
3000 (USD)
Studio portrait of Columbus Ohio wedding photographer Monty Soungpradith

With a journalistic style, Monty Soungpradith captures honest, meaningful moments as an Ohio wedding photojournalist. He is an unobtrusive observer who passionately tells visual stories through his documentary approach.

Monty Soungpradith

Columbus in Ohio, US *Now booking Pittsburgh weddings.
5
4500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Pittsburgh Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Pittsburgh wedding photos.

Pittsburgh Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In an urban setting, surrounded by the cityscape of Downtown Pittsburgh, a couple stands hand in hand against a brick wall adorned with two white squares. Captured by a skilled WPJA wedding photographer.
A playful moment captured at North Park Lodge in Pittsburgh, PA as the groom's son shares a toast with his father and groomsmen before the wedding ceremony.
In this photo taken at the Marriott Hotel, Pittsburgh Airport, the bride's sister is captured in the midst of getting ready, as a male artist helps her with scissors in hand.
At the AC Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, the maids are captured in a bustling, layered scene as they prepare for the wedding, beautifully captured by a talented photographer.
A couple laughs during a glowy golden hour dance in Highland Park, captured by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer.
Couple portrait by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer in Highland Park, PA. They snuggle up in the sunshine during a portrait session in the park, with big smiles during their engagement session.
Wedding couple embraces at Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, PA, captured in documentary style as family and friends joyfully dance in a circle around them.
An Award-Winning Artistic Wedding Day Portrait captures the stunning beauty of a Pittsburgh PA wedding couple, with the ethereal ambiance of smokey sun rays shining through a window.
Award-winning wedding portrait captures the romance as the bride and groom joyfully pose amidst a picturesque snowfall. The grandeur of Mellon Institute adds a timeless charm to the captivating black and white scene.
The bride gracefully walks herself down the aisle at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. The historic church serves as a grand backdrop for this beautiful wedding ceremony.
Dormont Rec Center in PA sets the stage for a unique wedding ceremony. The bride, groom, and their daughter exchange vows, with the Elvis impersonator's famous jacket stealing the spotlight in this award-winning artistic photograph.
The award-winning photographer captures a beautiful scene at Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh, PA. In black and white, the bride's maid of honor and mother carefully hold and steam the wedding dress, ensuring perfection for the big day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Pittsburgh wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Pittsburgh 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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
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

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

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