Hudson Valley Wedding Photographers

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographers

Our Hudson Valley photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Albany, Poughkeepsie

Hudson Valley Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Hudson Valley Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Hudson Valley 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.

New York - Upstate WPJA members are ready to document any fast, themed, 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.

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4 Hudson Valley Wedding Photographers...

Hudson Valley Wedding Photography by Kimberly Coccagnia of Upstate New York

With a documentary approach, Kimberly Coccagnia tells the visual story of weddings. Her unobtrusive style allows her to capture authentic moments, creating a powerful and engaging storytelling experience for her clients. This has led to her work being featured in popular...

Kimberly Coccagnia

Beacon in New York, US *Now booking Hudson Valley weddings.
7000 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, a wedding photographer specializing in elopements, brings a fun and comfortable atmosphere to her shoots, allowing clients to be their authentic selves. With experience since 2013, Lucy is a professional with a knack for capturing memorable moments.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Hudson Valley weddings.
5900 (USD)
Wedding and engagement portraits by Michelle Arlotta

Wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta brings 20 years of experience, creativity, and analytical skills. She is a "wedding ninja" who captures raw emotion and delivers beautiful, comprehensive results with a bit of humor. Over 400 weddings photographed and 700...

Michelle Arlotta

Milford in New Jersey, US *Now booking Hudson Valley weddings.
3650 (USD)
Urban wedding photography by Jenna Salvagin

Jenna Salvagin is a professional wedding and destination photographer based in the Hudson Valley and New York City. Jenna graduated from School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Photography in 2011, and has worked as a studio photographer, intern photographer at Brooklyn Museum...

Jenna Salvagin

Warwick in New York, US *Now booking Hudson Valley weddings.
2000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Hudson Valley Couples

Hudson Valley Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Photo of bride posing with a playful twist on traditional footwear – vibrant custom Converse sneakers – at her lively Hudson Valley wedding reception
In their wedding portrait, the brides exude pure bliss as they lovingly embrace in the serene setting of Grateful Woods near Garvan's Gastropub, set against the breathtaking lily pond in New Paltz, NY's beautiful Hudson Valley
At Garvan's Gastropub in New Paltz, New York, the bride's mother was joyfully lifted up in the traditional Horah during the Hudson Valley wedding celebration
Best Hudson Valley documentary wedding photography from the Feast at Round Hill showing the Bride putting on shoes
The bride smiles as she stands with another guest in this black and white photo composed by a documentary-style Hudson Valley, NY wedding photographer.
The bride and groom laugh as they cut their cake together in this black and white photo captured by a Hudson Valley, NY wedding photographer.
Hudson Valley wedding photographer captured this photo of a bride smiling as the sun shining through the stained glass window beside her cast a blue glow on her dress

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Hudson Valley 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 Hudson Valley wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Hudson Valley wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Hudson Valley 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 Hudson Valley photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Hudson Valley 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
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