Montana Wedding Photographers

Montana Wedding Photographers

Our Montana photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Livingston, Butte, Helena, Kalispell, Belgrade, Havre, Anaconda, Whitefish, Helena Valley, Lockwood, Evergreen, Miles City

Montana Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Montana Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Montana 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 courthouse, DIY - do it yourself, civil ceremony, 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 Montana Wedding Venues

7 Montana Wedding Photographers...

David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a documentary approach, captures the authentic moments of love, employing his unique style of storytelling through visuals. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he uses his camera to document and preserve the genuine emotions that define...

5950 (USD)
Bozeman wedding and elopement photography by Charles Moll of the Montana WPJA

After completing his photography degree, Charles Moll embraced his calling as a documentary wedding photographer, driven to preserve genuine moments.

4000 (USD)
Montana wedding photography by Larry Stanley

Larry Stanley is a renowned Montana wedding photographer. His journey to professional photography began from a young age, starting with his father's gift of a roll film camera and forming a lifelong passion.

3600 (USD)
Studio portrait wedding photographer Mike Greener

Mike Greener is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with over 23 years of experience. Combining his love of the outdoors, human experience, and storytelling, he captures honest moments in a journalistic style, creating visual narratives that truly reflect the essence of each...

4500 (USD)
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 Montana weddings.
4000 (CAD)

Prior to his photography career, Ron Storer raced on the US Cycling Team earning a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. His passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments motivates him to provide couples with unique and special...

Ron Storer

Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Montana weddings.
2400 (USD)
Chris Rusanowsky self portrait of a wedding photographer in black and white

Chris Rusanowsky is a traveling documentary wedding photographer based in the US. With a passion for capturing truth and storytelling, Chris has been creating compelling images for clients for over fourteen years. He loves traveling, trying new foods, and spending time with...

Chris Rusanowsky

Northlake in Texas, US *Now booking Montana weddings.
2500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Montana Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Montana Wedding Photographers

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

Montana Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A Bozeman wedding photographer captured a couple on a wooden, arching foot bridge in Montana, embracing in the warm sunshine.
Photograph of a couple kissing in a grove of trees, captured by a Chico Hotsprings wedding photographer. This image showcases the couple's intimate session surrounded by nature's beauty, creating an artistic and romantic atmosphere.
A wedding guest dances in a private ranch barn in Bozeman, Montana during the after party, surrounded by purple DJ lighting and reflective, shiny long wigs, adding a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Bride at 320 Ranch Wedding in Big Sky, MT, enjoying a drink with the assistance of a female friend from a giant champagne bottle
Bride saying goodbye to guests from the backseat of a car at Bozeman, Montana's Reception Venue, with hand-written messages on the window.
A horse in Hamilton, Montana mirrors the facial expressions of wedding guests, creating a whimsical and comical scene. Captured by a talented Montana wedding photographer.
In Big Sky, Montana, a man with natural skill and great style opens a giant champagne bottle, amusing the bride, groom, and guests at a wedding celebration.
In a serene white tent, in Big Sky, Montana, a mother lovingly assists her bride-daughter with her makeup in a quiet and peaceful setting
A child tumbles off a wooden rail fence at a reception party in Kalispell, Montana
A symmetrical group at the altar in Pray, Montana, engaged in a prayer ceremony, with breathtaking views of green pastures and majestic mountains in the background
The bride gracefully walks across the lawn at Hart Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, holding up her dirty wedding dress.
The couple were in Missoula Montana, and held outstretched hands in the green grass by a lake

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Montana wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Montana wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Montana 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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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Montana WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kari and Glen

Photo by Ron Storer

Omigoodness!! Can I just say wow? You are such an amazing photographer! Glen and I have shared these photos with some of our family and friends, and all of them have been like, "I love these pictures! You rock!

Amy & Matt

Photo by Ron Storer

I must say again, that I love what you've done to capture the memories of our special day. Matt and I both really appreciate how you've expressed our personalities so accurately with your shots and the candid yet flattering moments you captured. You have a gift and your genuine interest in us only made the photos that much better! Thanks again!

Teresa and Kenny

Photo by Ron Storer

Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our beautiful wedding photos. There are no words to express our gratitude for capturing some of the most important moments of our lives. Our wedding & engagement photos are an absolute treasure that we will savor and cherish forever. When we share our album with friends, they rave about how unique it is and that they’ve never seen anything like it. I have to agree it is amazing and a delight to flip through - it just seems to bring us right back to June 7, 2008 - a day that we hold very close to our hearts.