Indianapolis Wedding Photographers

Indianapolis Wedding Photographers

Our Indianapolis photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Indy, Marion County, Crossroads of America, Railroad City

Indianapolis Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Indianapolis Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Indianapolis 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.

Indiana WPJA members are ready to document any themed, town hall, quick, 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 Indianapolis Wedding Venues

3 Indianapolis Wedding Photographers...

Mid-west wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Madi Ellis

Madi Ellis, a wedding photojournalist based in the USA, is dedicated to capturing love stories with genuine emotion, texture, and connection. Her background in acting helps her create honest and unique images that truly represent couples.

Madi Ellis

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Indianapolis weddings.
4450 (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 Indianapolis weddings.
2500 (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 Indianapolis weddings.
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Indianapolis Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Indianapolis Wedding Photographers

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

Indianapolis Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Pipers at the Marrott, Indianapolis, IN wedding venue pictures of a beer chug contest
Indianapolis wedding photographer seized the moment in this black and white photo of the mother of the groom standing on a chair to help him tie his tie

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Indianapolis photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Indianapolis wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Indianapolis wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Indianapolis 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 top-ranked Indianapolis wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Indianapolis 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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