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Alberta Wedding Photographers

Our Alberta photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Banff

Alberta Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Alberta - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Alberta 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 Alberta 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, Alberta 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 bride and groom shared their heartfelt vows in an intimate ceremony, and the elopement came as a complete surprise to the three children seated at the wedding
Bernie Richardson
The golden hour illuminated the couple's love as they posed for portraits at the breathtaking countryside wedding venue
Loic Bourniquel
The happy couple enjoyed a romantic elopement to a nearby island, taking a boat across the tranquil waters
Siwanat Phongbunkumlarp

Alberta Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Alberta 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.

Canada WPJA members are ready to document any small, city hall, justice of the peace, 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 Alberta Wedding Venues

4 Alberta Wedding Photographers...

BW studio portrait of adventure wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian

Specializing in documentary wedding photography, Eliza Slobodzian expertly preserves heartfelt moments, infusing each image with genuine emotion.

Eliza Slobodzian

Cochrane in Alberta, CA
42
98
4000 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photography by Lauren Hannah Garcia

Lauren Hannah Garcia is a traveling Canada wedding photographer passionate about capturing the connections between couples, family, and friends. She has been in the business for over a decade now, finding joy and inspiration in the frantic energy and emotion of weddings.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Edmonton in Alberta, CA
23
15
3300 (CAD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling documentary wedding photographer, capturing the genuine emotions and unscripted moments of weddings and elopements.

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA *Now booking Alberta weddings.
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Rick Collins of Love You Me Picture studio

With a documentary approach to wedding photography, Rick Collins tells captivating visual stories that will be cherished for a lifetime. His keen eye for details and storytelling allows him to capture the essence of each couple's unique journey. Whether at home or...

Rick Collins

Victoria in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Alberta weddings.
22
7
3600 (CAD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Alberta Couples

Alberta Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Alberta Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Alberta Wedding Photographers

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

Alberta Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Newlyweds walk down the aisle at Tunnel Mountain in Banff, with a powerful mountain backdrop, during their picturesque wedding ceremony.
A tender moment captured at Willow Lane Barn in Calgary as the bride and groom share their first kiss during the wedding ceremony, showing a passionate embrace.
Black and white action shot of the wild dance floor at the Banff Gondola reception. Hands in the air, guests having a great time.
A romantic portrait captured by a creative wedding photographer at the Venue at Malcom Hotel in Canmore, Canada. The couple is silhouetted against a backdrop of colorful lights, creating an award-winning image.
Wedding ceremony in Calgary, Alberta: The bride and groom signing the wedding certificate on the best man's back, against a backdrop of a corn field under a beautiful, blue sky. A unique and memorable moment captured.
Bride and groom enjoying a joyful moment together on the ski lift at Sunshine Ski Resort in Banff
An award-winning wedding portrait captured by a talented photographer at The Foundry Room in Edmonton, Alberta. The bride is beautifully illuminated by the window's harsh light, creating a stunning image of elegance and beauty.
At the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, AB, a striking photo captures the groom from a unique low angle, framed through red plastic. Above, strings of lights create an enchanting pattern in the sky.
Bride and groom stand in a colorful light, cast by the church stained glass windows, at Hastings Lake Gardens in Sherwood Park, AB.
A bride and groom stroll along a ridge at Pocatera Ridge in Canada, basking in the glowing sunset and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery
Guests at the reception location in Edmonton, Alberta raid the photobooth props and put on a show, showcasing their creativity and enthusiasm
A couple in love walks hand in hand along the shores of Minnewanka Lake at Banff, Canada, during a majestic sunrise engagement photo shoot

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Alberta photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Alberta 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 Alberta 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 Alberta wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Alberta 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 Alberta wedding day by.
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
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 Alberta WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Anne and Geoff

Photo by Rick Collins

OMG, Rick, these are incredible. Thank you so so much!

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Melissa and Dick

Photo by Rick Collins

Rick you are unbelievably great. Your images are stunning, and you caught them all without interrupting the wedding at all. All of our images are beautifully composed. These are all artbook shots, without a hint of cheese anywhere! I have many loves about the entire experience with you. Here are but a few: I love how you are a true photojournalist, not interrupting anything, ever! Many photogs claim to be photojournalists but then make you re-do the ring exchange after the ceremony. Our shots are all true and very special moments captured as they actually happened. And I love how flexible you are in working out options for us that we could afford. Thank you for that! And finally, I love the fact that you love shooting. You stayed through the whole party and dare I say looked like you were having fun. Please let me know if you need a reference as I would highly recommend you to anyone.

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Tara and Erik

Photo by Rick Collins

We love you, Rick. There is not enough room in this review to tell you how lucky and happy we were to find you. Not only are you an amazing photographer, but you are an awesome person. We had a blast hanging out with you the day after our wedding for our post nup shoot. You went above and beyond trying to capture our wedding weekend and did it well in the high heat and humidity.

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