Tacoma Wedding Photographers

Tacoma Wedding Photographers

Our Tacoma photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, Puget Sound, South Sound, Takhoma, Tahoma, Commencement Bay, Port of Tacoma, Pacific Coast, Pacific Ocean

Tacoma Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Tacoma Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Tacoma 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, town hall, small, 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 Tacoma Wedding Venues

7 Tacoma Wedding Photographers...

David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, specializes in capturing authentic moments that tell the unique love story of couples. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he preserves raw emotions and memories through his photography.

David Clumpner

Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.
5950 (USD)
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 Tacoma weddings.
1600 (USD)
Jerome Pollos Self Portrait, a wedding and elopement photographer of the WPJA

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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma weddings.
2400 (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 Tacoma weddings.
2500 (USD)
Robert Knapp, Pacific Northwest weddings by Modern Art Photography Studio

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 Tacoma weddings.
2200 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Tacoma Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Tacoma Wedding Photographers

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

Tacoma Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Tacoma, Washington Engagement Photography Session | Couple leans in for a kiss in an old train tunnel
A couple kisses under an umbrella surrounded by water fountains in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington engagement portraits of a Couple holding hands on dock | shadows and lines frame this engaged couple showing the light and darkness they came through to be together
Tacoma, Washington Photo session | engaged Couple jumping with wall of umbrellas
Tacoma wedding photographer captured this image of the wedding rings resting on the hand of a cherub statue
Tacoma wedding photographer caught this image of the brides father wiping tears from his eyes as she prepares to walk down the aisle
Tacoma wedding photographer captured this image of the groom lost in the brides gown while he retrieves the garter from her leg at their outdoor tent reception
Tacoma wedding photographer created this picture of a bride and groom toasting at their wedding reception with dinosaur bones in the frame
Tacoma wedding photographer captured this image of a bride putting the wedding ring on the groom in their outdoor ceremony
Tacoma wedding photographer created this black and white picture of a bride embracing a bridesmaid
Ontario wedding photographer captured this black and white image of a little girl getting her hair curled to get ready for the wedding.
Tacoma outdoor wedding ceremony on a beautiful day | Washington wedding photography

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Tacoma wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Tacoma wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Tacoma 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 Tacoma wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Tacoma wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Tacoma 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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Tacoma 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!

Groom reaches for a pen during wedding license signing at Olympic Peninsula

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!!

Teresa and Kenny

Photo by Ron Storer

Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our beautiful wedding photos. There are no words to express our gratitude for capturing some of the most important moments of our lives. Our wedding & engagement photos are an absolute treasure that we will savor and cherish forever. When we share our album with friends, they rave about how unique it is and that they’ve never seen anything like it. I have to agree it is amazing and a delight to flip through - it just seems to bring us right back to June 7, 2008 - a day that we hold very close to our hearts.