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Nebraska Wedding Photographers

Our Nebraska photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island

Nebraska Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Nebraska - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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, Nebraska documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom posed boldly in front of City Hall's stunning graphic architecture, against the backdrop of the clear blue sky, creating the perfect backdrop for their wedding portraits
Tyler Vu
The bride and groom shared a tender hug as they exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony at the Town Hall, while the caring guests watched, seated in chairs
Alessandro Di Noia
On a sunny day, surrounded by a few close family and friends, a small wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful wilderness place overlooking the vast openness of the desert, under a stunning blue sky
Christelle Rall

Nebraska Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Nebraska 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 secret, mini, town 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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4 Nebraska Wedding Photographers...

Andrea Bibeault is a photographer for marriage ceremonies and reception events

Adept at utilizing a documentary approach, Andrea Bibeault, masterfully tells stories through her visual works. Her unobtrusive presence enables her to capture the most genuine and intimate moments, painting a vivid and compelling narrative of each couple's journey.

Andrea Bibeault

Omaha in Nebraska, US
39
4
2600 (USD)
At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

Liam Gordon became interested in photography when he discovered old photos of his younger self, inspiring him to start his own photography business in 2017, focusing on weddings and special moments.

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Nebraska weddings.
20
39
3500 (USD)
Deanna Johnson wedding photography

Deanna Johnson, a documentary wedding photographer, channels her background in fine arts to capture the raw energy and passion of artists in intimate concert settings.

Deanna Johnson

Kansas City in Missouri, US *Now booking Nebraska weddings.
16
1
19
6000 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Peggy Stevinson Bair - Heart of the Moment Photography LLC

Peggy Stevinson Bair is a talented documentary wedding photographer who focuses on capturing the unique stories and emotions of each wedding, drawing on her experience as a former staff photographer at renowned publications.

Peggy Stevinson Bair

Leavenworth in Kansas, US *Now booking Nebraska weddings.
10
995 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Nebraska Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Nebraska Wedding Photographers

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

Nebraska Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Bride and groom at Arbor Hall, Omaha, NE, walking down the aisle amidst a shower of red rose petals under a picturesque blue sky
Groomsmen hanging out at saloon before ceremony began at the Rock Hill Windmill Event Center, Plattsmouth
On a beautiful sunny day, family and friends gathered around Rock Hill Windmill Center's historic barns and windmill in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to witness the couple's special day
Groom getting his jacket on before ceremony at the Bride and Groom's home, Omaha, NE
Nebraska lifestyle portraits session showing the Silhouette of a couple kissing with horse at sunset
Nebraska lifestyle portrait photography at a Private Residence for a Couple with a horse as sun goes down
A Nebraska lifestyle couple photo session showing a girl kissed by her boyfriend in a cowboy hat
Nebraska lifestyle portraits session with a horse in the foreground, and the couple kissing and dipping in background
Best Monroe, Nebraska wedding photojournalism picture showing a Boy running down the hill from ceremony site
A top Omaha wedding photographer captured this picture at the Joslyn Art Musuem in Nebraska showing a Bride and groom walking through their guests drinking their cocktails at the same time
A top Nebraska wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Roca Berry Farm wedding venue in Nebraska as The bride and groom are introduced into the reception
Lincoln, NE fine art wedding couple portrait of the bride and groom under the stars at night

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Nebraska photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Nebraska 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Nebraska 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 Nebraska wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Nebraska wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Nebraska wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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

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

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