Kentucky Wedding Photographers

Kentucky Wedding Photographers

Our Kentucky photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, Ironville, Meads, Bowling Green, Owensboro

Kentucky Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Kentucky Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Kentucky 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.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, themed, small, 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 Kentucky Wedding Venues

4 Kentucky Wedding Photographers...

Megan Resch, Photojournalist & Wedding Photographer

Megan Resch, a talented wedding photographer hailing from Western Kentucky, possesses a unique approach to capturing moments. With a background in Photojournalism from Western Kentucky University, she combines a documentary approach with visual storytelling.

4200 (USD)

Peter Pawinski is a professional wedding photographer with a photojournalism background. With over 13 years of experience shooting weddings and publications such as The New York Times, Business Week and the Chicago Tribune, he strives to truly capture the memories of his...

Peter Pawinski

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Kentucky weddings.
2500 (USD)
Texas wedding and elopement photography by Kristin Bednarz

Kristin Bednarz is a documentary wedding photographer who excels in capturing the authentic moments of weddings, weaving together a compelling narrative. With her extensive experience, she has photographed over 250+ weddings.

Kristin Bednarz

Slaton in Texas, US *Now booking Kentucky weddings.
4500 (USD)
Color wedding photography by Iris Hu

Iris Hu, a USA traveling wedding photographer, is skilled in capturing real and emotive moments with a journalistic and lifestyle approach. Inspired by light, she shoots at any time of day and creates artistic images with storytelling.

Iris Hu

Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Kentucky weddings.
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Kentucky Couples

Kentucky Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Groom kissing bride on the head ontop of the roof with brick building behind them at Osheas Irish Pub, Lousiville, Kentucky
The Louisville, KY wedding photographer added a special touch to the bride's hairstyle spray - backlighting it in blue
At the Osheas Irish Pub, Lousiville, Kentucky, brides dress is hanging inbetween doorway on a chandelier
At a wedding in Louisville, Kentucky, a close up shot of the couple's rings was artfully captured on a large cluster of flowers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Kentucky wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Kentucky 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Kentucky 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 Kentucky wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Kentucky wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Kentucky 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.
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