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Warrenton Wedding Photographers

Our Warrenton photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Fauquier County, Piedmont Region, Culpeper, Centreville, Chantilly, Dulles, Montclair, Front Royal, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Fairfax, Herndon, Burke, Reston, Oakton

Warrenton Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Warrenton - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Warrenton 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 Warrenton 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, Warrenton documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
countryside bride and groom kissing at outdoor ceremony
Alessia Bruchi
A couple embraced in a creative Neighborhood Rooftop Elopement Portrait with the perfect lighting from the sunshine
Natasha Lamalle
A wedding ceremony taking place among the tall trees
Michelle Arlotta

Warrenton Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Warrenton 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.

Virginia WPJA members are ready to document any secret, courthouse, 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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2 Warrenton Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

In a journalistic style, USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock has been recognized as a visual storyteller, capturing incredible moments since his own brother's wedding a decade ago. Through his unique approach, he builds a connection with couples, putting them...

Johnny Shryock

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Warrenton weddings.
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4250 (USD)

Heather Hughes Ostermaier, a veteran Virginia wedding photojournalist, captures moments with her own style. With 8 years of experience, Heather and her husband Rob bring their expertise in photojournalism to beautifully document weddings.

Heather Hughes Ostermaier

Newport News in Virginia, US *Now booking Warrenton weddings.
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10
2
7
2999 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Warrenton Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Warrenton Wedding Photographers

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

Warrenton Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A striking wedding photo of groom and groomsmen in deep forest green suits posing with cigars at Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, VA, surrounded by lush trees creating a sophisticated and timeless image.
In Virginia at Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, the bride playfully smashes cake into the groom's face, causing it to fall off as they both share a joyous laugh.
Warrenton post proposal portrait photos of a happy Virginia couple sitting on the steps at Airlie
Top, and timeless wedding photography from Warrenton, VA during a portrait session of the couple posing with a Chevy car at night at the Poplar Springs Manor
Best Warrenton, VA documentary wedding photojournalism image from the Poplar Springs Manor showing A bride and groom laugh and dance during their wedding reception while streamers are waived all around
World's most artistic and best wedding couple portraits from Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, VA of The couple smoking cigars in front of the grooms classic Chevrolet nova
World's most artistic and best wedding photography from Poplar Springs Manor, Warrenton VA of the groom preparing his mustache
View this dramatic Poplar Springs Manor dramatic seated wedding couple portrait on a vintage sofa which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Warrenton, VA from the WPJA
View this graceful Poplar Springs Manor wedding pic using a romantic ballet pose in the trees, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Warrenton, VA from the WPJA
Photo of the bride and groom covering their mouths as they hold glasses of wine and champagne by a Warrenton, VT wedding photographer.
Photo of a man tearing up as he dances with the bride during the reception by a Warrenton, VA wedding photographer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Warrenton 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 Warrenton wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Warrenton 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 Warrenton wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Warrenton photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Warrenton 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Warrenton WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Laura & Bryan

Photo by Heather Hughes Ostermaier

Hi Heather! Thank you!! We are so excited to see the pictures. Thanks you so much for being a part of our day and capturing all our special moments. We will treasure these forever. Feel free to share any photos you'd like. Thank you again so much! I hope that one day our paths might cross again. Until then, I wish you and your family all the best!

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