Dorset Wedding Photographers

Dorset Wedding Photographers

Our Dorset photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, all of South West England, and the English Channel Coast

Dorset Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Dorset Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Dorset 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.

England WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, secret, mini, 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 Dorset Wedding Venues

6 Dorset Wedding Photographers...

Robin Goodlad is a UK based Wedding Reportage and Elopement Photographer

With a documentary approach, Robin Goodlad, an England-based photographer with over 20 years of experience, effortlessly captures the essence of weddings by immersing himself in the moment rather than orchestrating it.

1950 (GBP)
England documentary wedding and elopement photography by Nathan Eames

Employing a documentary approach to his storytelling craft, Nathan Eames, a wedding photographer with a degree in photography from Plymouth University, uses his talent for making people feel at ease to ensure that every moment is beautifully preserved.

1850 (GBP)
Portrait of Linus Moran, an England-based wedding reportage photographer in GB

Using a documentary approach, Linus Moran specializes in storytelling through his visual work, capturing the authentic and unobtrusive moments that make each wedding unique.

1495 (GBP)
Dorset Wedding Photography ad Elopements by Richard Skins of England, United Kingdom

Richard Skins, a wedding and elopement photographer, takes a documentary approach to capturing beautiful moments and love stories, making his job the best in the world.

2950 (GBP)

As a wedding photojournalist, Harry Richards has spent over a decade capturing honest moments on camera. With a disciplined and unobtrusive journalistic style, he beautifully documents each couple's unique story.

Harry Richards

Islington in London, GB *Now booking Dorset weddings.
200/hour (GBP)
BW portrait of England UK wedding reportage photographer Simon Biffen

Simon Biffen is a Bath-based wedding photographer with a background in teaching. After building his portfolio during holidays, he pursued wedding photography full-time. With over 380 weddings of experience, Simon captures authentic moments and loves the opportunity to...

Simon Biffen

Bath in Somerset, GB *Now booking Dorset weddings.
2000 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Dorset Couples

Dorset Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A young flower girl stands near her pew row in Sherborne Abbey, Dorset, UK, eagerly leaning out to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom as they exchange vows, her hand held by an adult beside her.
The artistic wedding photographer captures an intimate detail pic at Hethfelton House in Dorset, where the couple lovingly adjust their newly exchanged wedding rings. The black and white image emphasizes the beauty of their intertwined hands.
This award-winning drone camera portrait showcases the stunning Algae bloom at Deans Court, Wimborne, Dorset, UK. The couple gracefully lay on a pontoon, framed by vibrant greens, on this beautifully cloudy wedding day.
In this photo taken at the old vicarage in Dorset, UK, the Groom and Groomsmen enter the bouncy white room, with the groom struggling to keep his balance
A couple poses at St Giles House in Dorset after their wedding. The image captures them under a statue of Cupid's arrow, with a dramatic dusk sky creating a stunning backdrop.
A couple poses for a clifftop photoshoot in Southborne, UK, surrounded by beautiful small pink flowers in the foreground
This is a beautiful engagement portrait taken by a skilled wedding photographer from WPJA. The photo was captured at Durdle Door, a stunning beach in Dorset, UK, during a mesmerizing sunset.
A high-energy moment is captured as a lady in a red dress showcases her Irish dancing skills on the dancefloor at The Grand Hotel in Swanage, UK
A man stands with his legs apart, straddling the target hole, while playing a game of corn hole with added jeopardy at Deans Court in Wimborne, UK
In this lifestyle engagement photo shoot, the couple was captured at Branksome Gardens in Dorset, UK. The photographer aimed to showcase the beauty of the sweeping bend of the stream against the bamboo, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere.
In the beautiful Branksome Gardens in Dorset, UK, the couple's initial shyness melted away, replaced by laughter and joy. The photographer skillfully used their attire to capture the enchanting evening light.
A couple stands in the rain in front of Hethfelton House, Dorset. A beautiful rainbow appears in the sky behind them, adding a touch of color to their wedding day

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Dorset 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 Dorset wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Dorset 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 Dorset wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Dorset wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Dorset 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
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
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 of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Dorset WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

1000 paper cranes and a bride and groom on the dance floor at Stockbridge Farm Barn

Felicity and James

Photo by Nathan Eames

Dear Nathan, Thank you so much for all your help on our wedding day. We're so pleased and grateful you were able to step in at such short notice and we adore the photos we've just received.

Sarah & Richie

Photo by Harry Richards

Dear Harry, Thank you for photographing our wedding day! You really captured the atmosphere and we will treasure the photos and memories. It is lovely to have such great images, even more so as you were so adept at being in the right place at the right time, without us even knowing you were there! Many thanks, Sarah & Richie. x

Wedding photography showing Bride & Groom with confetti being thrown at Healey Barn Newcastle

Fiona & Martin

Photo by Linus Moran

The first sneak peek photos came through after just two days and I love them. The final edit was perfect, we couldn't be happier with how natural the pictures looked. Thank you Linus