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
Seattle Wedding Photographers
Seattle Wedding Photographers
Our Seattle photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: King County, Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Bellevue, White Center, Kirkland, Newcastle, Tukwila, Burien, Shoreline, Renton, Lake Forest Park, Redmond, Kingsgate, Kenmore, SeaTac, Bothell
Seattle Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Seattle - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Seattle 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 Seattle 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, Seattle documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Seattle Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Seattle 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 town hall, justice of the peace, city hall, 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.
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8 Seattle Wedding Photographers...
Benjamin Wagner, a documentary wedding photographer based in WA State, found his passion for capturing authentic moments through a digital camera in high school. After honing his skills for over a decade, he ventured into pro photography in 2018.
Benjamin Wagner
Mercer Island in Washington, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.1600 (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 Seattle weddings.4000 (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 Seattle weddings.2400 (USD)
Seattle-based Marla Manes, skilled in wedding photojournalism and portraiture, integrates values and sustainability. Creates comfort for exceptional photos.
5500 (USD)
BreeAnna Lasher is an elopement photographer based in Seattle, Washington. Passionate about adventure and travel, she captures couples in their element, their real, candid selves. Empowering couples to have the ceremony of their dreams is her mission.
BreeAnna Lasher
Tukwila in Washington, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.5500 (USD)
Jerome, a Navy photojournalist turned wedding photojournalist, takes a documentary approach to his work, using storytelling and visual techniques to capture authentic moments and create a compelling narrative.
Jerome Pollos
Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2500 (USD)
Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.
Maria Newman
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2500 (USD)
A seasoned documentary wedding photographer, Robert Knapp brings his expertise in family portraiture and snowboard photography to capture the most authentic moments. With over 700 weddings in his portfolio, he is passionate about creating genuine photos for couples.
Robert Knapp
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2200 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Seattle Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Seattle Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Seattle wedding photos.
Seattle Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Seattle wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Seattle marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Seattle engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Seattle wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Seattle 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 Seattle photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Seattle 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 Seattle wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Seattle 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
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
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 Seattle WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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!
Elizabeth and Don
Photo by Benjamin Wagner
I'm forever grateful for the pictures we got (which was a lot) and I had a hard time picking my favorites. Thank you again so much Ben!!
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!!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
