So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
Arizona Wedding Photographers
Arizona Wedding Photographers
Our Arizona photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Alpine, Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe, Flagstaff, Payson, Sedona, Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon National Park, Seven Natural Wonders, Sun Belt, Papago Park, Desert Botanical Gardens, Superstition Mountains, Usury Mountain Park, Tempe Town Lake, Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Salt River, South Mountain, and throughout AZ
Arizona Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Arizona - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Arizona 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 Arizona 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, Arizona documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Arizona Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Arizona 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 DIY - do it yourself, civil ceremony, justice of the peace, 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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19 Arizona Wedding Photographers...
With a documentary approach in mind, JD Land embraces the art of storytelling through his photography. Specializing in wedding photojournalism, he has honed his skills of capturing real moments since 2012. Additionally, JD Land indulges in wildlife photography, using his...
4000 (USD)
Laura Segall is an award-winning Arizon wedding photographer who has experience at capturing the moments on wedding days. She holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has had her photography published in The New York Times, People Magazine, Phoenix...
2800 (USD)
Rebekah Sampson is an Arizona wedding and engagement photographer. She delivers timeless and emotion-filled portraits, working with two talented women to capture your special day. Married with three children, she enjoys gardening and fueling herself with good coffee.
8000 (USD)
California wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer Annie Bang is a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on capturing real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic photography to create timeless...
Annie Bang
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2500 (USD)
Based in the Rocky Mountains of CO, Sean Lara is a skilled wedding photojournalist renowned for his creative and storytelling approach to capturing wedding day moments. With expertise in engagement portrait photography and artistic wedding portraits, he brings a unique...
Sean Lara
Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2250 (USD)
Southern California-based wedding photojournalist Brett Butterstein combines his background in photojournalism and five years of newspaper photography experience to expertly capture the genuine beauty and emotion of weddings.
Brett Butterstein
Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a unique perspective honed through his love for skateboarding and punk rock. Together with his wife Michelle, they founded Berg Berg Photography in 2021.
Kevin Bergthold
Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Tyler Vu is a Northern California-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a background in graphic design. With his keen eye for composition and dedication to capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and emotions that make...
Tyler Vu
San Jose in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.4000 (USD)
In the journalistic-style approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, discovered his passion for images while in high school. A momentous occasion at age 18, capturing his first wedding with an analog camera, sparked his desire to delve into the...
Milan Lazic
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Carl Bower, photojournalist and Pulitzer finalist, specializes in US destination weddings. He approaches them with a quiet presence to capture authentic moments. Carl looks to document natural interactions without direction, aiming to achieve personal and meaningful results...
Carl Bower
Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Loren Haar is a skilled and well-traveled wedding photojournalist, engagement portrait photographer, and artistic wedding portrait photographer. With a background in documenting significant life events and a passion for photography that flourished through learning manual...
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2200 (USD)
Thinh Phan is a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer. With a background in design and a passion for vibrant colors, Thinh captures couples' fun-loving personalities in bold outdoor portraits.
Thinh Phan
in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2500 (USD)
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 Arizona weddings.2100 (USD)
Dennis Mock, a talented documentary wedding photographer, brings his background in sports and architectural photography to create captivating compositions. Recognized and awarded by professional photography associations, he has also received prestigious honors from Kodak...
Dennis Mock
San Diego in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Sierra Dawn is an experienced wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer based in the USA. With a background influenced by her father's 20+ years in the field, she possesses a wealth of passion and expertise in capturing beautiful moments.
Sierra Dawn
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.5500 (USD)
Based in the Western USA, James Juarez is a Mexican-American wedding photojournalist with a degree in Art History from UCLA. With 8 years of experience in documenting punk bands and the fashion industry, he brings a unique perspective to capturing your special day.
James Juarez
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2450 (USD)
David Braun is an experienced USA-based wedding photographer specializing in photojournalistic wedding photography and outdoor portrait art. With a wide range of freelance experience, David knows how to anticipate and capture the unique and natural moments of a wedding.
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.1250 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is an USA destination wedding photographer. Growing up, her parents' passion for photography inspired her own, and she has a particular adoration for printed work, making handcrafted albums to ensure her clients have physical memories for years to come.
Stephanie Sonju
Boynton Beach in Florida, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3100 (USD)
Evie Felts transitioned from teaching Spanish to wedding photography, now capturing intimate moments worldwide for 5 years. Based in Mancos, Colorado, she enjoys outdoor activities and homesteading with her family.
Evie Felts
Mancos in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Arizona Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Arizona Wedding Photographers
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Arizona Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Arizona wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Arizona marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Arizona engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Arizona wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Arizona 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: How can couples find reviews of Arizona wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Arizona wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Arizona photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Arizona 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
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
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Arizona WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Morgan and Jordan
Photo by Carl Bower
Thank you so much! The photos are stunning - we truly couldn't be happier!
Tim + Kristin
Photo by Jared Lindsay
“Holy cow Jared! I want to cry I love them so much! Our trust was very well founded. Thank you. You captured our moments and more. I’m so happy”. – Kristin.
LAURA AND SID
Photo by David Braun
Hi David, You were so great to work with and the pictures are really stunning. We will leave you a review ASAP, hoping to get to it this weekend! Thank you for everything!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
