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Our Ontario photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Toronto, Ottawa, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor

Ontario Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Ontario - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Ontario 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 Ontario 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, Ontario 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 rough going through the forest proved to be a tough challenge for the couple, with the bride finding it especially difficult in her high heels; but they persisted, and eventually made it back to their car
Caroline Elenbaas
The bride and groom celebrated their special day with a small, intimate wedding, surrounded by lush green plants and toasting their reception party attendants
Paulo Castro
Presbyterian Student Center Wedding Pic | The couple ressesses down the aisle
Cindy Brown

Ontario Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Ontario 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 quick, town hall, secret, 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.

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14 Ontario Wedding Photographers...

Ottawa wedding photography by Kathi Robertson

In her role as a wedding photojournalist, Ottawa's own Kathi Robertson skillfully captures moments of the wedding day with a journalistic style. With a background in fashion and commercial photography, Kathi's unique approach ensures that details are captured,...

Kathi Robertson

Ottawa in Ontario, CA
20
1
2500 (CAD)
Kitchener, Ontario wedding and elopement photography by Lori-Anne Crewe - Canada WPJA

Lori-Anne Crewe, a destination wedding photographer based in Canada, approaches photography with a documentary approach and storytelling craft. Through her lens, she beautifully captures the essence of love and happiness that fills weddings.

Lori Anne Crewe

Ayr in Ontario, CA
30
1
16
275/hour (CAD)

Toronto-based Ben Benvie is an experienced wedding photographer with a passion for capturing the best moments with stunning detail. With an eye for beauty and skills honed over many years, he has the expertise that clients depend on for event photography.

Ben Benvie

Toronto in Ontario, CA
43
2500 (CAD)
Canada engagement, wedding and elopement photographer Viara Mileva - Quirky Love Photography

Viara Mileva, a wedding photographer in Canada, takes a journalistic approach to her work. With an academic background and a passion for art and music, she thrives on capturing the raw, emotional moments between couples and their families.

Viara Mileva

Bath in Ontario, CA
32
8
21
500/hour (CAD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling wedding photojournalist, specializing in capturing the raw emotions and candid moments of weddings and elopements.

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of Toronto wedding photographer Thomas Campean, of Ontario Canada

Using a documentary approach to storytelling through visual images, Thomas Campean, a Toronto-based wedding photographer, brings a unique perspective to his work. With his background in Journalism and experience working for a news agency in London, he skillfully captures...

Thomas Campean

Toronto in Ontario, CA
5
3200 (CAD)
Portrait of Mashal Asif, an Ontario Wedding Photographer of Canada

Mashal Asif

Toronto in Ontario, CA
6
2000 (CAD)
Kingston wedding photography by Josh Sauer of the Ontario WPJA

Josh Sauer, Kingston wedding photographer, brings his background in street photography and the curiosity of people to capture the raw and creative vibe of weddings. With a passion for exploring and learning about people's lives, he embraces the opportunity to document...

Josh Sauer

Kingston in Ontario, CA
2650 (CAD)
Canada Wedding Reportage Photography by Colleen Johnson

Colleen Anne Johnson is an Ottawa-based wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach, dedicated to capturing the emotions and moments that unfold between couples and their loved ones.

Colleen Johnson

Ottawa in Ontario, CA
1
2190 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photographer Esther Gibbons

Esther Gibbons takes a documentary approach to wedding day storytelling through her visual captures of authentic moments. With a camera in hand, she immerses herself in the emotions and experiences of her subjects, capturing their love and genuine moments.

Esther Gibbons

Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
61
1
3
1
98
3600 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of adventure wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian

Eliza Slobodzian is a documentary wedding photographer based in Canada. Alongside her husband, they are the founders and photographers at 4Eyes Photography. With a passion for both photography and adventure, they strive to capture authentic moments.

Eliza Slobodzian

Cochrane in Alberta, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
42
98
4000 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photography by Lauren Hannah Garcia

With a documentary approach, Lauren Hannah Garcia, a seasoned Canadian wedding photographer, finds inspiration in the captivating energy and emotional moments that unfold during weddings, preserving the connections between couples, family, and friends.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Edmonton in Alberta, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
23
15
3300 (CAD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Rick Collins of Love You Me Picture studio

As a seasoned wedding photojournalist, Rick Collins has spent two decades capturing the most beloved moments of couples' wedding days. With a keen eye, he ensures his work is unobtrusive, allowing him to capture authentic and candid moments that truly reflect the love...

Rick Collins

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

John Lee of Johnleegraphy is an experienced wedding photographer with a distinctive photojournalistic style. Established in 2009 in Hong Kong, his many satisfied clients have attested to his excellent skills in capturing the moment.

John Lee

Ma On Shan, HK *Now booking Ontario weddings.
4
10
1
19800 (HKD)

2 more photographers available for your wedding...

2300 Canadian Dollar

Ottawa, Ontario Wedding Photographer: W. Mike Lucy

Ottawa in Ontario, Canada

Passionate and personable photographer captures stunning moments

Mike has been working as a documentary photographer since his university days as the University Press Photo Editor, He has had a Leica in his hand since he first discovered...
300/hour Canadian Dollar

Toronto, Ontario Wedding Photography Studio: Percy Tong

Toronto in Ontario, Canada

Experienced Photographer Capturing Wedding Moments in Toronto

Canada-based wedding photojournalist offering specialized wedding, corporate and private photography services to our clients worldwide. I focus on capturing the important,...

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Ontario Couples

Ontario Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In this heartfelt image captured by an Ottawa wedding photographer, the scene takes place at a church in Ottawa, Ontario. The bride is seen wiping a tear under her veil, while her bridesmaids stand in a line behind her.
A couple in love stands close together under the Guelph Covered Bridge in Ontario, one of their cherished spots
In a private backyard in Elginburg, Ontario, a chicken curiously gazes at the beautiful bridal bouquet, adding a touch of whimsy to the wedding photo.
WPJA Honor Award-winning image captures a heartfelt moment as the bride prepares for her big day with the loving support of her mother and sister at a private home in Kingston, Ontario.
A wedding photojournalist captures a moment as a bridesmaid helps the bride adjust her wedding garter near the venue in Muskoka, Canada. Their location adds a special touch to this WPJA Honor Award-winning image.
The bride and groom stand together, smiling for a photo, taken by the groom's uncle, against a backdrop of a backyard ceremony in Ontario, Canada
At a movie theatre in Kitchener, Ontario, the bride's step-mother takes a break before the family portraits to enjoy an ice cream
A couple posed for an engagement shoot on a private yacht at Simcoe Lake, Ontario, which resulted in an image with a light pastel tonal palette
After the ceremony, the newlyweds enjoyed a romantic picnic in Kitchener, Ontario, their hands intertwined as they sat on a blanket, captured in a high angle detail shot
The newlyweds in Kitchener, Ontario, took a romantic portrait walk on a wooden plank path through the woods at their backyard wedding reception
In this black and white detail shot at the Toronto, Ontario wedding ceremony, the heart-shaped design on the shirt complements the envelope in his hand
At a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario, there was a solo candle and extreme low lighting in the room

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Ontario 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 Ontario wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Ontario wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Ontario 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Ontario wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Ontario wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
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
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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 Ontario WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Vicki and Eric

Photo by Rick Collins

Dear Rick, I have one word to describe you and Cheryl: amazing! Photography was by far the most important aspect of our wedding and I spent months researching photographers for our destination wedding in Mexico. We wanted to capture the true essence of our day in a photojournalistic and modern style. You guys were absolutely the perfect fit! Not only are you an extraordinarily talented artist, but you and Cheryl have such amazing energy! I had no idea how important it really was to have someone there to not only take beautiful pictures, but to really help put you at ease. And you did all of that and more. We are so thankful for the way everything turned out and I am in love with my wedding pictures!

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Anne and Geoff

Photo by Rick Collins

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

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Crystal & Bosco

Photo by John Lee

We are so glad that we found you to be our wedding photographer because you are so friendly, professional, and responsible. You and your team worked wonderfully with our other film/photography crew, which was very important for us because we had three different groups of photographers/cinematographers. You are very professional and communicated with everyone very well so we never had to worry about crew getting into each others way. You were very responsible, always on time and sent us the final photos very promptly after the wedding. You also were really patient with us whenever we had questions or needed his help. You never seemed irritated or unreliable or unreachable, always happy and quick to reply to my messages. Most importantly, you took beautiful photos of our wedding day and captured all our happy and emotional moments. This made us feel very comfortable and ensured we captured all the essential family photos that we will cherish forever. Your photos were very real and natural and we love them very much! We are so glad that we hired you to be our wedding photographer and would highly recommend all our friends and family to book you as well!

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