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Our Ontario photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Toronto, Ottawa, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor

Ontario Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Ontario - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Ontario 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 Ontario 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, Ontario documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Elopement Photo of bride and groom with their wedding guests with the color of the sea
Nino Lombardo
The guests witness the bride and groom exchange their vows under a tree at the Japanese Friendship Garden. The officiant reads the vows aloud for them.
Laura Segall
An intimate kiss of the bridal couple, as the guests watch in the garden of the restaurant, was the perfect ending to a beautiful, small wedding
Caroline Elenbaas

Ontario Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Ontario 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.

Canada WPJA members are ready to document any secret, courthouse, 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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14 Ontario Wedding Photographers...

Ottawa wedding photography by Kathi Robertson

Ottawa's own Kathi Robertson specializes in wedding photography; her fashion and commercial background provides her with a unique approach to her work. Kathi expertly captures every detail of the special day, creating memories that last.

Kathi Robertson

Ottawa in Ontario, CA
20
1
2500 (CAD)
Kitchener, Ontario wedding and elopement photography by Lori-Anne Crewe - Canada WPJA

Lori-Anne Crewe, a destination wedding photographer based in Canada, approaches photography with a documentary approach and storytelling craft. Through her lens, she beautifully captures the essence of love and happiness that fills weddings.

Lori Anne Crewe

Ayr in Ontario, CA
30
1
16
275/hour (CAD)

Ben Benvie, a Toronto-based photographer, takes a documentary approach in his work, focusing on storytelling through visually captivating images. With his passion for capturing moments, he skillfully records the emotions and the essence of each event.

Ben Benvie

Toronto in Ontario, CA
43
2500 (CAD)
Canada engagement, wedding and elopement photographer Viara Mileva - Quirky Love Photography

Viara Mileva is a documentary-style wedding photographer based in Canada. With a strong academic foundation and skills in drawing, fiction writing, and music production, she finds joy in capturing genuine moments of emotion and interaction between couples and their families.

Viara Mileva

Bath in Ontario, CA
32
8
21
500/hour (CAD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling wedding photographer, specializing in wedding and elopement photography. He also covers photoshoots for newborns, families, and candid couple portraits. With a background in pharmacy, Aniket's passion for photography led him...

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of Toronto wedding photographer Thomas Campean, of Ontario Canada

Toronto-based wedding photographer, Thomas Campean, captures real moments and emotions, telling stories through his passionate photographs. With a background in Journalism and experience working for a news agency in London, he brings a unique perspective to his work.

Thomas Campean

Toronto in Ontario, CA
5
3200 (CAD)
Portrait of Mashal Asif, an Ontario Wedding Photographer of Canada

Mashal Asif

Toronto in Ontario, CA
6
2000 (CAD)
Kingston wedding photography by Josh Sauer of the Ontario WPJA

Josh Sauer is a Kingston wedding photographer, known for his passion and skill in capturing the genuine and creative atmosphere of weddings. With a background in street photography and a keen interest in people's lives, he brings a unique perspective to each wedding he...

Josh Sauer

Kingston in Ontario, CA
2650 (CAD)
Canada Wedding Reportage Photography by Colleen Johnson

Colleen Anne Johnson is an Ottawa-based wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach, dedicated to capturing the emotions and moments that unfold between couples and their loved ones.

Colleen Johnson

Ottawa in Ontario, CA
1
2190 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photographer Esther Gibbons

Esther Gibbons is a visual storyteller who specializes in capturing real moments in a journalistic style. With her down-to-earth approach and impeccable timing, she puts couples at ease and tells their unique love stories through her photography.

Esther Gibbons

Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
61
1
3
1
98
3600 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of adventure wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian

Specializing in documentary wedding photography, Eliza Slobodzian expertly preserves heartfelt moments, infusing each image with genuine emotion.

Eliza Slobodzian

Cochrane in Alberta, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
42
98
4000 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photography by Lauren Hannah Garcia

With a documentary approach, Lauren Hannah Garcia, a seasoned Canadian wedding photographer, finds inspiration in the captivating energy and emotional moments that unfold during weddings, preserving the connections between couples, family, and friends.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Edmonton in Alberta, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
23
15
3300 (CAD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Rick Collins of Love You Me Picture studio

With a documentary approach to wedding photography, Rick Collins tells captivating visual stories that will be cherished for a lifetime. His keen eye for details and storytelling allows him to capture the essence of each couple's unique journey. Whether at home or...

Rick Collins

Victoria in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Ontario weddings.
22
7
3600 (CAD)

John Lee of Johnleegraphy is an experienced wedding photographer with a distinctive photojournalistic style. Established in 2009 in Hong Kong, his many satisfied clients have attested to his excellent skills in capturing the moment.

John Lee

Ma On Shan, HK *Now booking Ontario weddings.
4
10
1
19800 (HKD)

2 more photographers available for your wedding...

2300 Canadian Dollar

Ottawa, Ontario Wedding Photographer: W. Mike Lucy

Ottawa in Ontario, Canada

Passionate and personable photographer captures stunning moments

Mike has been working as a documentary photographer since his university days as the University Press Photo Editor, He has had a Leica in his hand since he first discovered...
300/hour Canadian Dollar

Toronto, Ontario Wedding Photography Studio: Percy Tong

Toronto in Ontario, Canada

Experienced Photographer Capturing Wedding Moments in Toronto

Canada-based wedding photojournalist offering specialized wedding, corporate and private photography services to our clients worldwide. I focus on capturing the important,...

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Ontario Couples

Ontario Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In this heartfelt image captured by an Ottawa wedding photographer, the scene takes place at a church in Ottawa, Ontario. The bride is seen wiping a tear under her veil, while her bridesmaids stand in a line behind her.
A couple in love stands close together under the Guelph Covered Bridge in Ontario, one of their cherished spots
In a private backyard in Elginburg, Ontario, a chicken curiously gazes at the beautiful bridal bouquet, adding a touch of whimsy to the wedding photo.
WPJA Honor Award-winning image captures a heartfelt moment as the bride prepares for her big day with the loving support of her mother and sister at a private home in Kingston, Ontario.
A wedding photojournalist captures a moment as a bridesmaid helps the bride adjust her wedding garter near the venue in Muskoka, Canada. Their location adds a special touch to this WPJA Honor Award-winning image.
The bride and groom stand together, smiling for a photo, taken by the groom's uncle, against a backdrop of a backyard ceremony in Ontario, Canada
At a movie theatre in Kitchener, Ontario, the bride's step-mother takes a break before the family portraits to enjoy an ice cream
A couple posed for an engagement shoot on a private yacht at Simcoe Lake, Ontario, which resulted in an image with a light pastel tonal palette
After the ceremony, the newlyweds enjoyed a romantic picnic in Kitchener, Ontario, their hands intertwined as they sat on a blanket, captured in a high angle detail shot
The newlyweds in Kitchener, Ontario, took a romantic portrait walk on a wooden plank path through the woods at their backyard wedding reception
In this black and white detail shot at the Toronto, Ontario wedding ceremony, the heart-shaped design on the shirt complements the envelope in his hand
At a ceremony in Toronto, Ontario, there was a solo candle and extreme low lighting in the room

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Ontario wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Ontario 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 Ontario photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Ontario 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 Ontario wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Ontario 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
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

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 Ontario WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Julie & Jeffrey

Photo by John Lee

You are a talented and accommodating photographer. Booking you and your team was very simple and throughout the lead-up to our wedding you were clear and efficient. On the day, you and your team were unfailingly polite and friendly to everyone you came across, and made us and all the guests feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Your team tried the best to accommodate the guests, our family and our demand without complaints. You are great talent for capturing a feeling in an image. You delivered a beautiful set of images that capture many very happy memories despite the occasionally gloomy weather on the day. We were particularly impressed with the shots taken at the rooftop of Excelsior Hotel. I’m sure we will continue to enjoy looking through them for years to come.

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Lauren & Mike

Photo by Esther Gibbons

Mike and I finally got through all the pictures last night, and I can tell you that we had such a good time going over all of the happy moments (we had quite a few big laughs as well!). You did a fantastic job and we really cannot thank you enough. We were truly thrilled with the results and couldn't have asked for better people with whom to share our day.

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Anne and Geoff

Photo by Rick Collins

OMG, Rick, these are incredible. Thank you so so much!

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