Grand Rapids Wedding Photographers

Grand Rapids Wedding Photographers

Our Grand Rapids photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Walker, Grandville, Kentwood, Northview, Jenison, Cutlerville, Forest Hills, Holland, Grand Haven, Ionia, Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores, Muskegon

Grand Rapids Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Grand Rapids Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Grand Rapids 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.

Michigan WPJA members are ready to document any fast, city 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Grand Rapids Wedding Venues

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Wedding photography and elopements by Ray Iavasile of Michigan

Ray Anthony Iavasile, a Michigan-based wedding photographer, is highly regarded for his journalistic style, capturing the essence of moments. Ranked as one of the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide, he is the go-to choice for couples in Michigan.

Ray Iavasile

Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Grand Rapids weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Grand Rapids Couples

Grand Rapids Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Grand Rapids, Minnesota on the lake wedding image of Guests dancing at the reception in a tent
Pictures of a bride getting helped into her dress - Grand Rapids wedding photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Grand Rapids photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Grand Rapids 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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