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Austin Wedding Photographers

Our Austin photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Round Rock, Cedar Park, San Marcos, Georgetown, Pflugerville

Austin Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Austin - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Austin 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 Austin 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, Austin documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A happy bride-and-groom and their closest friends celebrated a small, intimate wedding with an enchanting outdoor ceremony at a castle
Carlo Bettuolo
This young couple decided to tie the knot in a small, intimate ceremony, after a short taxi ride
Wenjie Han
The couple had a small, backyard wedding at their private home, with the ceremony on their own private dock by the water, video streaming live to family who could not attend
Viara Mileva

Austin Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Austin 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.

Texas - Central WPJA members are ready to document any quick, DIY - do it yourself, city hall, 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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7 Austin Wedding Photographers...

Bill McCullough Wedding Photography

In his signature journalistic style, Bill McCullough captures the intimate moments of weddings with an unobtrusive approach. His self-taught talent has earned him recognition, and his work has been featured in prestigious publications.

Bill McCullough

Austin in Texas, US
92
2550 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley specializes in elopement photography, making clients feel comfortable in front of her lens. She is a talented wedding photojournalist and artistic portrait photographer, capturing unforgettable moments with her skill and creativity.

Lauren Lindley

South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Austin weddings.
73
7
35
4200 (USD)

Philip Thomas is a wedding photojournalist with over two decades of experience, known for his journalistic style and for capturing moments on a couple's big day. With a background in shooting local news, models, and actors, Philip's expertise shines through in his...

Philip Thomas

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Austin weddings.
50
3
6
15
4800 (USD)
San Antonio wedding photography by Kelly Williams of the Texas WPJA

Kelly Williams, a documentary-style wedding photographer from San Antonio, is self-taught with a background in art history and Renaissance studies. Her photography journey began after leaving a career in screenwriting and the financial world. Kelly welcomes the chance to...

Kelly Williams

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Austin weddings.
1
7
1
400/hour (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

In journalistic style, Jared Lindsay, a visual storyteller, has an addiction for capturing authentic and unique moments at small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Austin weddings.
5
2
2100 (USD)

Maria Newman is a PNW wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism. She discovered her love for wedding photography when a friend asked her to photograph her wedding while she was in school.

Maria Newman

Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Austin weddings.
10
2500 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Amanda Lamb

Amanda Lamb, a visual documentary storyteller, has a keen eye for capturing life's authentic moments. With her unobtrusive approach and background as a high school social studies teacher, she seamlessly combines her passion for storytelling with her documentary...

Amanda Lamb

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Austin weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Austin Couples

Austin Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Thompson Hotel in Austin, Texas. Guests lift the bride, a former cheerleader, during the reception. She stands above everyone under dazzling DJ lights.
In Austin, Texas, kids enjoy the wedding celebration as they play around during the cake cutting ceremony. This black and white photo captures the lively atmosphere and nighttime ambiance created by the beautiful strings of lights.
An engaged couple bow heads to each other along Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas
Couple drink a beer in a bathtub during portrait session at Sekrit Theater, Austin, Texas
Guests at the outdoor wedding reception in Austin, TX had an unforgettable night as the bride showed off her skills on the mechanical bull while wearing a cowboy hat
At the Commodore Perry Estate, the bride and bridesmaid hold hands in excitement during the day preps in Austin, TX
Austin post proposal portrait photos of a happy Texas couple covered in color chalk
Texas post proposal photography showing a smiling Austin couple in a colored water fountain and lit at night
This authentic and emotional wedding day moment from the Allan House in Austin, Texas was recorded by a documentary wedding photographer showing Wedding guests crying after speech at the outdoor reception venue
South Congress, Austin mini urban pic shoot before the wedding day with an urban/street vibe
South Congress, Austin mini urban/street photo session with a sweet kiss and a glass reflection
Austin TX engagement portrait of a couple holding each other in front of a mural

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Austin 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 Austin wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Austin 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 Austin wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Austin wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Austin 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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
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
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 Austin WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Julianne & Matt

Photo by Kelly Williams

“Thank you again for everything yesterday. So many people came up to us and commented that you were great to work with, and it was evident how much effort you were putting in to getting the perfect shots. We appreciated that you were not only ready for any photography situation, but also fully prepared for any potential wedding/bridal issues.”

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The Century Hall black and white wedding picture of the bride and groom

Caleb and Bayley

Photo by Jared Lindsay

JARED, these are amazing, I’ve been laughing and crying as I scroll through them all. You killed it!!! -Bayley

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Tim + Kristin

Photo by Jared Lindsay

“Holy cow Jared! I want to cry I love them so much! Our trust was very well founded. Thank you. You captured our moments and more. I’m so happy”. – Kristin.

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WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.