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Our India photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur, Uttarakhand

India Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in India - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best India 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 India 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, India documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The newlyweds embrace for a gentle kiss under arches at the hotel just before their wedding ceremony
Kevin Heslin
Outdoor wedding ceremony image from the woods | The bride and groom shared a laugh
Ambre Peyrotty
The bride and her wedding party floated down the river inside a boat, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the intimate atmosphere of the small wedding
Boz Green

India Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small India 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.

Asia WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, themed, quick, 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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15 India Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portrait Pro and Wedding Photographer Ankita Asthana

Ankita Asthana is a talented wedding photographer who has a background in traveling and experiencing diverse cultures. With a passion for capturing unique moments in chaotic settings, she uses photography as a means of expression and connection.

Ankita Asthana

Mumbai in Maharashtra, IN
105
59
6000 (USD)
Nitin Dangwal of Shutterink, a Top India Wedding Photographer

Nitin Dangwal is a professional India-based wedding photographer and co-founder of Shutterink. His experience as a husband and father has greatly influenced his work, creating images strong on emotions, energy, and family bond. He has been photographing since 2008,...

Nitin Dangwal

New Delhi in Delhi, IN
30
17
3500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Rish Agarwal, a candid wedding photographer

Rish Agarwal is a skilled photographer specializing in weddings, engagement portraits and lifestyle photography. With a decade of experience, he left his corporate job to pursue his passion for capturing real moments at weddings. He has since documented unforgettable...

Rish Agarwal

in Delhi, IN
11
31
3000 (USD)
New Delhi documentary-style wedding photographer Shivali Chopra - India WPJA Pro

Shivali Chopra, a highly regarded wedding photographer, has traveled and worked in 20 countries. She has garnered recognition and prestigious awards from the press and Sony for her exceptional skills. Shivali is particularly known for her ability to capture genuine moments...

Shivali Chopra

New Delhi in Delhi, IN
31
22
1000 (USD)
Engagement, elopements and wedding photography by Sujith Kumar of Incognito frames

Sujith Kumar, a South Indian wedding photographer, captures genuine moments at weddings, big or small. He adds a retro touch to his work and enjoys creative engagement portraits in low-light settings.

Sujith Kumar

Chennai in Tamil Nadu, IN
31
1200 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photographer Vinod Singh

Vinod Singh

Jaipur in Rajasthan, IN
700 (USD)
Asia wedding photography by Anbu Jawahar Ra

Anbu Jawahar Ra, a documentary wedding photographer with over 13 years of experience, has a unique ability to capture the essence of love stories. Through his photojournalistic approach, Anbu creates exquisite and captivating images.

Anbu Jawahar Ra

Bangalore in Karnataka, IN
13
2000 (USD)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

In 2009, William Lambelet started as a freelance wedding photographer. His documentary approach quickly emerged, allowing him to capture weddings with a photojournalist style. This gave him the chance to develop a unique way of seeing and documenting all elements, both...

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking India weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Studio portrait of wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya

Tanushree Vaidya is a traveling destination wedding photographer with experiences across 14 countries, combining previous skills in commerce, hair artistry, portrait photography, and graphic design.

Tanushree Vaidya

Hayward in California, US *Now booking India weddings.
24
61
4000 (USD)
Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an award-winning wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience in Europe and Asia, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. He has worked on grand celebrity weddings as well as smaller, intimate ceremonies, and is particularly fond of...

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking India weddings.
43
2
18
2500 (USD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling wedding photographer, specializing in wedding and elopement photography. He also covers photoshoots for newborns, families, and candid couple portraits. With a background in pharmacy, Aniket's passion for photography led him...

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA *Now booking India weddings.
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
Chandan Sojitra is an Engagement Portrait, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Chandan Sojitra, a sought-after wedding photographer, uses a camera to creatively capture and bring to life the stories of your special day. With a strong background in visual storytelling and a keen passion for photography, Chandan provides stunning imagery that will...

Chandan Sojitra

Dubai, AE *Now booking India weddings.
2
2
22
2200 (USD)
Wedding Photojournalism by Megumu Kohagura

Since 2006, Megumu Kohagura has been a wedding photographer specializing in capturing real moments. Since 2010, he has focused on landscape photography and also works as a commercial photographer and image retoucher.

Megumu Kohagura

Osaka-City, Higashimikuni, JP *Now booking India weddings.
600 (USD)
Nicola Majocchi of UNITE-XO - International Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

Nicola Majocchi is an International destination wedding photographer, with a blend of postmodern-edge, euro-romanticism, and sophistication. Expect the unexpected!

Nicola Majocchi

Lake Como in Como, IT *Now booking India weddings.
2500 (EUR)
Portrait of Naren Bedekar, wedding photographer

Naren Bedekar, a wedding photographer based in New Zealand, has over 12 years of experience as an Art Director in the Middle East. With a passion for photography, Naren has shot over 400 weddings and various corporate events and live shows. He has also worked on projects in...

Naren Bedekar

Auckland in Auckland, NZ *Now booking India weddings.
2
4000 (NZD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving India Couples

India Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The Elliots Beach engagement portrait captures the couple against a sky filled with birds at sunrise in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India.
An enchanting portrayal of a soon-to-be-wed couple in Mylapore, Chennai, India. They share a serene session on stoop steps by grand blue doors.
A creative portrait of a couple sitting inside an autorickshaw decorated with the theme of love, captured by a Jodhpur wedding photographer in the Blue City.
Engagement portrait by a Jodhpur wedding photographer at Meherangarh Fort, India, capturing a couple about to hold hands in the soft light.
Engagement portrait captured by a Jodhpur wedding photographer at ITC Khimsar, India, showcasing a creative top shot of a couple dancing in a heritage building, exuding love and playfulness.
A creative couple portrait taken by a Delhi wedding photographer at ITC Grand Bharat, Delhi, India, as they share a dance together, rolling and holding hands, with the sky as the limit for this amazing couple.
In a wedding photo at Planet Hollywood, Goa, India, a bride, who is a dog trainer, shares an emotional moment with her beloved Indie dog, 'Panty', who served as the ring bearer on her special day.
A vibrant and joyful wedding moment captured at Grand Hyatt in Goa, India, as the bride walks down the aisle surrounded by festive colors and celebration, epitomizing the joy and fun of the party atmosphere at this memorable event.
A romantic shot at a picture-perfect outdoor wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, capturing the love and joy between two people against a gorgeous sunset backdrop.
A candid shot of a traditional Indian wedding ceremony in Hyderabad, capturing the emotional moment as the bride receives blessings between her parents while the groom waits on the other side of the symbolic purdah veil, a touching wedding image.
A portrait of a couple by a Bangalore wedding photographer in India. The image captures an engagement portrait session where the couple is standing face to face among lush green trees. The woman has her arms draped over the man's shoulders.
A creative lifestyle couple portrait captured at Marina beach in Chennai, India. The couple is off-centered in the frame, sitting on the sand while their favorite water bottle rests on the wheel of a cart in the foreground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best India wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top India 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my India 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 India 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 India 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 India wedding day by.
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
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
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

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