Outer Banks Wedding Photographers

Outer Banks Wedding Photographers

Our Outer Banks photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: OBX, Kill Devil Hills, Elizabeth City, Washington, Havelock, New Bern, Greenville, Tarboro

Outer Banks Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Outer Banks Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Outer Banks 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.

North Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any quick, small, fast, 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 Outer Banks Wedding Venues

1 Outer Banks Wedding Photographers...

Neil Thurston is a destination wedding photographer with a unique background. As a graduate of NESOP, he spent several years in action sports photography. With extensive international experience, Neil has applied his creative skills to become a renowned photojournalist...

Neil Thurston

Nags Head in North Carolina, US *Now booking Outer Banks weddings.
500/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Outer Banks Couples

Outer Banks Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Outer Banks Wedding Photographers

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

Outer Banks Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Bride joyfully dances in the pool at The Ritz in Duck, NC, while her friends playfully stretch out her dress in the water, surrounded by about 20 guests joining in the celebration, some fully clothed.
The bride's mother embraces her son during a joyful moment on the dance floor at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC. This image earned the photographer a prestigious award from WPJA.
The Black Stallion in Corolla, NC was the site of a joyous wedding celebration, featuring hugs, singing, and drinks
Best Corolla, NC wedding venue photography at The Whalehead Club showing Dramatic expressions as the bride is getting ready with her mother and sisters
This North Carolina wedding photojournalism picture is a top quality example of what candid, nontraditional Kills Devil Hills wedding photography looks like, as the bride gets ready with the flower girls at The Atlantis
North Carolina wedding photo from South Nags Head showing the Bride is emotional as she dances with her father
North Carolina wedding photography from South Nags Head highlighting Wild teased purple hair and a large can of hairspray
North Carolina wedding reception photo from Corolla of the Bride and groom smashing cake in each other's faces
North Carolina wedding photography from The Currituck Club, Corolla, NC of a drink spilled while members of the wedding party take a funny picture
North Carolina outdoor wedding photography from Beach King, Nags Head as the Groom and groomsmen prepare to run through the rain on a rainy wedding day
The North Carolina couple dancing at the shore of the ocean during sunset
Mother Daughter at Wedding Sanderling Resort | Sanderling Resort Wedding Photography- Duck, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Outer Banks wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Outer Banks 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 reviews of Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Outer Banks wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Outer Banks photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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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
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Outer Banks WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Neil GT Photography Outer Banks Wedding Photographer

Teri and Michael

Photo by Neil Thurston

Thank you so incredibly much for everything! Everyone that sees our pictures says WOW! and that we just radiate happiness, and that is the perfect compliment because that's exactly how we felt and you captured it perfectly! We will cherish these photos forever. Hopefully our paths cross again one day, perhaps for family photos!

Kitty Hawk Wedding Photography by Neil GT Photographer

Heather and Andrew

Photo by Neil Thurston

Wow! I am speechless, these photos are absoloutely amazing! Thank you so much for capturing these precious moments on our wedding day!

Michelle and Peter

Photo by Neil Thurston

Thank you for the amazing pictures! They are absoloutely breathtaking! You both captured every single detail of the day and every picture tells a story. You both did a phenomenal job and were such a pleasure to work with. We can't thank you enough for these amazing memories!