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Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photographers

Our Dallas-Fort Worth photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: DFW, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, Denton, Richardson

Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Dallas-Fort Worth - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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, Dallas-Fort Worth 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 small, intimate wedding with a beautiful outdoor backdrop in the family garden is the perfect elopement ceremony
Michelle Arlotta
Elopement Photography of The bride, groom, and their friends at rented house with a sweeping view of the Lake
Chris Werner
The bride and groom shared their vows at a small beach wedding with close friends and family under the big trees at the location of their choosing, making it a truly special and memorable ceremony
Alessandro Arena

Dallas-Fort Worth Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Dallas-Fort Worth 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 - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any mini, city hall, small, 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 Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photographers...

Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photography by Brandon Lai of Texas

With a background in business and a deep passion for photography, Brandon Lai is a documentary wedding photographer who skillfully crafts timeless narratives through his lens.

Brandon Lai

Garland in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
6
52
2500 (USD)

Robert Walker, a highly acclaimed wedding photojournalist, boasts 17 years of experience in Texas and California. Known for his unobtrusive and journalistic style, he skillfully captures precious moments. Currently residing in Dallas with his family, Robert's...

Robert Walker

Dallas in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
3
2400 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

Taking a documentary approach, Jared Lindsay, a wedding storyteller, captures the heartfelt moments of love in an authentic and unique way through his photography.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
5
2
2100 (USD)
Chris Rusanowsky self portrait of a wedding photographer in black and white

With over fourteen years of experience, Chris Rusanowsky is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist. His photographs capture the raw emotions and tell the story of each client's special day, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Chris Rusanowsky

Northlake in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
3
2500 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley - Traveling wedding photographer specializing in capturing unforgettable moments. Enjoys people and gets them to feel comfortable in front of the lens.

Lauren Lindley

South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
73
7
35
4200 (USD)

Philip Thomas is a skilled wedding photographer with over two decades of experience, known for his documentary approach and storytelling visual style. Originally from England, he honed his skills in the US, photographing local news, models, and actors.

Philip Thomas

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

Wedding photographer Kelly Williams based in San Antonio, self-taught and with an art history degree from Emory University, opened a photography business in NYC. Her passion for storytelling through photography led to a career shift from finance and a screenwriting...

Kelly Williams

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
1
7
1
400/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Dallas-Fort Worth Couples

Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Dallas, Texas, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a stunning engagement picture of a couple enjoying the golden sunset by the water
This black and white engagement photo features a couple in an urban setting in Dallas, TX
In this Dallas, TX engagement photo shoot, a beautiful moment captures the love between the couple as he gently touches her cheek
In a stunning Dallas, TX sunset, a groom lovingly embraces his bride from behind during their engagement photo shoot
At a church in Dallas, TX, during the ring exchange of a wedding ceremony, a young girl was captured by a photographer as she covered her ears and focused on her book, possibly seeking solace from the noise
At Dallas, TX, the newly-weds shared a tender moment as the groom held a flower bouquet and reached out to help his bride off the limousine
The engaged couple, with their beautiful eyes, tenderly embrace in the city of Dallas, TX, for a pre-wedding portrait, facing the camera
A Dallas urban portrait shows a cool sun flare reflected by a building for this newly engaged couple announcing their Texas engagement with a picture together
Dallas couple poses for fun portraits during a light rain with a nice umbrella as they kiss under the rain during a session to announce their Northern Texas wedding engagement
A Dallas modern couple poses for an elegant announcement portrait of their Texas engagement created early in the morning with a beautiful sunrise
A Save the Date in Dallas. Texas portrait of a couple in the sunshine showing her Golden smile
She said yes, post marriage proposal picture session at the Dallas Baptist University illustrating Highlight vs Shadow in the afternoon sun by a brick wall

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Dallas-Fort Worth 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.
Q: Who are the best Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Dallas-Fort Worth 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.
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
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...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 Dallas-Fort Worth WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Marcela & Rishi

Photo by Philip Thomas

What can we say...thank you so very much for sharing your art and your passion with us during our wedding weekend! Your photos capture the essence of the weekend-the joy, the fun, the passion, the love-you got it all. We can't wait to see "the book" and we can't want to work with you again. Thanks again!

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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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Courtney & Warren

Photo by Kelly Williams

We are totally blown away by the photos you took of us for our engagement shoot. Wow!!! Yes, we are very pleased indeed. These were exactly what we were looking for and hoping for. They turned out so good. The different locations, the colors, the different backgrounds and textures were all amazing. You really have an eye for the backdrops too. They all worked so well. The colors all popped, and we are also in focus too, LOL. We cannot believe they turned out so well on such a cold and gloomy day. Thank you again for doing this and staying so positive and enthusiastic and passionate in such miserable weather. Your personality really made it easy for us and helped to energize us. And judging by the excellent quality of your photos, and the superb creativity, style and composition of your photos, we know we definitely made the right choice of wedding photographer and look forward to the wedding knowing that our photos are one less thing we have to worry about because you have that totally under control. Thank you also for the super quick turn-around for the engagement photos. That must have taken you a long time. We really appreciate it and were so motivated by how well they turned out. Courtney for one looked over them all several times. Again, we send you much thanks and congratulations on your wonderful photos.

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