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Sedona Wedding Photographers

Our Sedona photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Coconino, Yavapai, Slide Rock State Park

Sedona Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Sedona - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Sedona 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 Sedona 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, Sedona documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
This young couple decided to tie the knot in a small, intimate ceremony, after a short taxi ride
Wenjie Han
A Backyard Wedding Image | one final dance under the patio string lights for the bride and groom
Megan Rei
An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Image by the Water | The bride and groom focus solely on one another
Furkan Akarsu

Sedona Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sedona 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.

Arizona WPJA members are ready to document any desert, small, town 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Sedona Wedding Venues

4 Sedona Wedding Photographers...

Laura Segall is an award-winning Arizon wedding photographer who has experience at capturing the moments on wedding days. She holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has had her photography published in The New York Times, People Magazine, Phoenix...

Laura Segall

Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
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11
3
4
53
2800 (USD)
Arizona wedding photography by Rebekah Sampson

Rebekah Sampson is an Arizona wedding and engagement photographer. She delivers timeless and emotion-filled portraits, working with two talented women to capture your special day. Married with three children, she enjoys gardening and fueling herself with good coffee.

Rebekah Sampson

Payson in Arizona, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
19
1
2
26
8000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold, adventurous wedding photographer of Berg Berg Photography Studio

Kevin Bergthold is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and unconventional approach to capturing special moments. Co-founding Berg Berg Photography with his wife Michelle in 2021, they strive to create authentic and visually striking wedding memories.

Kevin Bergthold

Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
4
1
19
3000 (USD)
Chicago wedding and elopement photography by Milan Lazic of Illinois United States

In the journalistic-style approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, discovered his passion for images while in high school. A momentous occasion at age 18, capturing his first wedding with an analog camera, sparked his desire to delve into the...

Milan Lazic

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
118
2
59
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sedona Couples

Sedona Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Sedona Sky Ranch Lodge, Arizona, the mother of the groom tenderly embraces her son after receiving a special gift, captured in a black and white outdoor shot.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Secret Slick Rock - Sedona, Arizona. A black and white sunset embrace captured along the Secret Slick Rock Trail, showcasing muted tones that create a unique, almost solarized effect.
During the enchanting Haldi ceremony at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ, this award-winning pic captures the bride as turmeric is delicately applied to her face by a woman's hand.
Wedding photographer captures stunning sunset ceremony scene at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ. The serene green pasture beneath majestic cliffs is illuminated by the golden sunlight, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
In a stunning desert setting at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ, the photo captures the preparations of women inside a hotel room, with the beautiful desert landscape outside of the windows.
In this image captured by a documentary wedding photographer in Sedona, Arizona, a bride walks towards the ceremony site, behind a translucent red sheet, as she prepares for a traditional Indian wedding ceremony outdoors.
An Indian bride and groom sit adorned with turmeric during their wedding ceremony in Sedona, Arizona, capturing the essence of the cultural traditions
A lively scene unfolds on the dance floor at Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, AZ, as party guests revel in the festive atmosphere, creating unforgettable moments of joy
Party guests gather around a singing bride and groom on the dance floor at Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, AZ, capturing the joy and celebration of the festive occasion
In this heartwarming photo taken at Sky Ranch Lodge in Sedona, Arizona, the mother of the bride and the groom's grandmother share a laughter-filled dance, making memories of joy and excitement during the celebration
In Sedona AZ, the bride laughed joyously underneath a dark blue sky during an outdoor lit portrait session
This couple had a lifestyle engagement portrait taken at sunset in Sedona, Arizona, with a view of the mountains and valley below them

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Sedona wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Sedona 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: How can couples find Sedona photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Sedona 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: How can couples find reviews of Sedona 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 Sedona wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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

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 Sedona WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride and groom dance on the patio at Boettcher Mansion wedding venue in Golden Colorado

Jessica & Travis

Photo by Kevin Bergthold

Thank you so much for capturing our amazing day and engagement in such beautiful photos! You are AWESOME at what you do!

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