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Raleigh Wedding Photographers

Our Raleigh photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Cary, Wake County, Research Triangle, City of Oaks, Walter Raleigh, Roanoke Colony, Dare County, North Carolina State University, NC State, Chapel Hill

Raleigh Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Raleigh - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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, Raleigh documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Civil Town Hall Wedding Photography of Spaced out chairs and minimal guests
John Sanders
Under the bright sunshine, the bride and groom exchanged vows in an outdoor villa surrounded by friends and family, with the bride beaming a warm smile throughout the beautiful, intimate ceremony
Francesca Zambrini
A small but joyous wedding ceremony saw the newlyweds exiting the Abbey, to be showered with handfuls of rice by their delighted guests, with the groom trying to hide his face
Alessia Bruchi

Raleigh Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Raleigh 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.

North Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any themed, town hall, DIY - do it yourself, 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 Raleigh Wedding Venues

2 Raleigh Wedding Photographers...

BW wedding and elopement photography by Brian Mullins

Brian Mullins is a North Carolina wedding photographer based in Raleigh. With a background in photography, cinematography, and concert lighting, Brian's unique visual arts experience has shaped his photography style and vision. He creates beautiful imagery that...

Brian Mullins

Apex in North Carolina, US *Now booking Raleigh weddings.
3499 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg

Tom Waldenberg, a documentary wedding photographer hailing from the Eastern U.S., combines his artistic flair and passion for storytelling to immortalize the genuine emotions of wedding couples.

Tom Waldenberg

Raleigh in North Carolina, US
18
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Raleigh Couples

Raleigh Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer, in which they share a snack at the NC state fair with a carousel behind them in a symmetrical frame, showcasing an artistic composition.
Fine art portrait of a couple captured by a Raleigh wedding photographer, as they kiss under the Raleigh sign with red circle flares adding to their passion.
Engagement portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer in a lush green tropical setting with giant banana leaves, showcasing an artistic composition.
The soon-to-be-married couple in Raleigh, NC had an unforgettable engagement photo shoot when they posed for their portrait session at a local Cookout fast food restaurant
Shelley Lake in Raleigh, NC provides a beautiful backdrop for a unique lifestyle portrait session of a couple about to get married, with silhouetted shots of them being playful and in love
The beautiful Shelley Lake in Raleigh, NC provides a romantic backdrop for the engaged couple's pre-wedding portrait, with the twilight water framing their love
Wake Forest, North Carolina marriage reception party award-winning photo that has recorded The bride makes angels in confetti after their special exit - from the world's best wedding photography competitions offered by the WPJA
North Carolina wedding portrait of bride and groom outside Duke Chapel, lit by strobe for silhouette of church
Raleigh wedding photographer captured this artistic image of a DJ performing at a wedding reception
Black and white photo of the bride and bridesmaids holding their hair in place in the wind by a Raleigh, NC wedding photographer.
Photo of a man standing over a fan to cool off during the reception by a Raleigh, NC wedding photographer.
Black and white photo of the bride and guests standing outdoors in the rain with umbrellas by a Raleigh, NC wedding photographer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Raleigh photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Raleigh 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Raleigh 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 Raleigh wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Raleigh 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 Raleigh wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
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
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

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