Birmingham Wedding Photographers

Birmingham Wedding Photographers

Our Birmingham photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Hoover, Talladega, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and the rest of AL

Birmingham Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Birmingham Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Birmingham 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.

Alabama WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, fast, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Birmingham Wedding Venues

2 Birmingham Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

In a journalistic style, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer who is known for his captivating wedding storytelling. As a visual storyteller, he captures the moments that leave a lasting impression.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking Birmingham weddings.
2800 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown, an overeducated wedding photojournalist, specializes in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking Birmingham weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Birmingham Couples

Birmingham Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Bride arriving at wedding ceremony with maid carrying her wedding train at The Oratory Birmingham, UK
Birmingham, UK wedding documentary photographer created this image of a Muslim bride saying goodbye to her family, crying father in the background
Birmingham, UK wedding reportage photographer captured this moment showing a Happy Muslim bride looking at her mother
Best Birmingham, UK documentary wedding picture showing Men energetically applying Haldi paste to groom before his wedding
World's top and most original wedding photography from The Belfry, Birmingham, UK of Kids playing video games under blue lights during the reception party
Creative detail wedding photo from a Private venue, Birmingham, UK	of Wedding shoes on the floor
Birmingham, UK Muslim bride getting ready in this creative wedding photo
Black and white wedding photography from a Private venue in Birmingham, UK of Family of the bride praying
Henna wedding photo from Birmingham, UK	showing us the Bride's hands
Birmingham, UK Cake sharing wedding reportage photo
Muslim bride with her sisters during the Birmingham, UK ceremony
UK wedding reportage photo from Birmingham showing A very happy bride receives a wedding ring from the groom

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Birmingham photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Birmingham 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 Birmingham wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Birmingham 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Birmingham 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 Birmingham wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Birmingham WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle