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Our India photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur, Uttarakhand

India Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in India - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best India 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 India 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, India 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 toasted in silhouette while enjoying a romantic and peaceful dinner overlooking a fiery sunset
Gianfranco Bernardo
The stunning panoramic ocean and jungle views made the spot ideal for a micro wedding, perfect for this wedding couple portrait
Kevin Heslin
Friends and family shared joyous reactions to a heartfelt toast at a small outdoor wedding
Cindy Brown

India Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small India 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.

Asia WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, justice of the peace, themed, 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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15 India Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portrait Pro and Wedding Photographer Ankita Asthana

Ankita Asthana is an award-winning wedding photographer with a passion for capturing special moments. With a background in travel and a love for diverse cultures, she excels at capturing genuine emotions in chaotic wedding settings. Her photography is a form of self-...

Ankita Asthana

Mumbai in Maharashtra, IN
105
59
6000 (USD)
Nitin Dangwal of Shutterink, a Top India Wedding Photographer

Nitin Dangwal is an India-based wedding photographer and co-founder of Shutterink. He captures real moments at marriage events, big or small, with a focus on emotions, energy, and family bond. With over a decade of experience, his storytelling and editing skills bring...

Nitin Dangwal

New Delhi in Delhi, IN
30
17
3500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Rish Agarwal, a candid wedding photographer

Rish Agarwal is a skilled photographer specializing in weddings, engagement portraits and lifestyle photography. With a decade of experience, he left his corporate job to pursue his passion for capturing real moments at weddings. He has since documented unforgettable...

Rish Agarwal

in Delhi, IN
11
31
3000 (USD)
New Delhi documentary-style wedding photographer Shivali Chopra - India WPJA Pro

Shivali Chopra is an acclaimed wedding photographer who has worked in 20 countries and received awards and recognition from both the press and Sony. She is known for her ability to capture authentic moments at weddings, regardless of the size of the event.

Shivali Chopra

New Delhi in Delhi, IN
31
22
1000 (USD)
Engagement, elopements and wedding photography by Sujith Kumar of Incognito frames

Sujith Kumar, a wedding photographer with a background in retro aesthetics, embraces an unconventional approach in capturing weddings. Based in South India, Sujith and his team take pride in being part of the vibrant wedding culture.

Sujith Kumar

Chennai in Tamil Nadu, IN
31
1200 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photographer Vinod Singh

Vinod Singh

Jaipur in Rajasthan, IN
700 (USD)
Asia wedding photography by Anbu Jawahar Ra

Anbu Jawahar Ra is a candid wedding & portrait photographer with over 13 years of experience. Specializing in photojournalistic wedding photography, Anbu has captured love stories across India and beyond.

Anbu Jawahar Ra

Bangalore in Karnataka, IN
13
2000 (USD)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet began his career as a wedding photographer in 2009. He has a special talent for capturing real moments at weddings using a photojournalistic approach. With his unique perspective, he documents every detail of the special day, no matter how big or small.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking India weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Studio portrait of wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya

Tanushree Vaidya is a traveling destination wedding photographer with experiences across 14 countries, combining previous skills in commerce, hair artistry, portrait photography, and graphic design.

Tanushree Vaidya

Hayward in California, US *Now booking India weddings.
24
61
4000 (USD)
Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an award-winning wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience in Europe and Asia, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. He has worked on grand celebrity weddings as well as smaller, intimate ceremonies, and is particularly fond of...

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking India weddings.
43
2
18
2500 (USD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling documentary wedding photographer, capturing the genuine emotions and unscripted moments of weddings and elopements.

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA *Now booking India weddings.
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
Chandan Sojitra is an Engagement Portrait, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Chandan Sojitra, a skilled and creative wedding photographer, uses his keen eye and passion for storytelling to visually capture and immortalize your special day. With a background in visual arts and a deep love for photography, Chandan has become highly sought after for...

Chandan Sojitra

Dubai, AE *Now booking India weddings.
2
2
22
2200 (USD)
Wedding Photojournalism by Megumu Kohagura

Megumu Kohagura has been a documentary wedding photographer since 2006, specializing in full-scale wedding photography. Since 2010, he has been concentrating on landscape shots that emphasize light and shadows, and additionally works as a commercial photographer and photo...

Megumu Kohagura

Osaka-City, Higashimikuni, JP *Now booking India weddings.
600 (USD)
Portrait of Naren Bedekar, wedding photographer

Naren Bedekar, an experienced wedding photographer based in New Zealand, has a background in Art Direction in the Middle East. With over 400 weddings, as well as corporate events and live shows, under his belt, Naren is constantly expanding his portfolio. He has also taken...

Naren Bedekar

Auckland in Auckland, NZ *Now booking India weddings.
2
4000 (NZD)
Nicola Majocchi of UNITE-XO - International Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

Nicola Majocchi, a wedding photojournalist, has honed his skills through international assignments. From capturing romantic moments to documenting celebratory events, his photos tell a story that transcends borders.

Nicola Majocchi

Lake Como in Como, IT *Now booking India weddings.
2500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving India Couples

India Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The Elliots Beach engagement portrait captures the couple against a sky filled with birds at sunrise in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India.
An enchanting portrayal of a soon-to-be-wed couple in Mylapore, Chennai, India. They share a serene session on stoop steps by grand blue doors.
A creative portrait of a couple sitting inside an autorickshaw decorated with the theme of love, captured by a Jodhpur wedding photographer in the Blue City.
Engagement portrait by a Jodhpur wedding photographer at Meherangarh Fort, India, capturing a couple about to hold hands in the soft light.
Engagement portrait captured by a Jodhpur wedding photographer at ITC Khimsar, India, showcasing a creative top shot of a couple dancing in a heritage building, exuding love and playfulness.
A creative couple portrait taken by a Delhi wedding photographer at ITC Grand Bharat, Delhi, India, as they share a dance together, rolling and holding hands, with the sky as the limit for this amazing couple.
In a wedding photo at Planet Hollywood, Goa, India, a bride, who is a dog trainer, shares an emotional moment with her beloved Indie dog, 'Panty', who served as the ring bearer on her special day.
A vibrant and joyful wedding moment captured at Grand Hyatt in Goa, India, as the bride walks down the aisle surrounded by festive colors and celebration, epitomizing the joy and fun of the party atmosphere at this memorable event.
A romantic shot at a picture-perfect outdoor wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, capturing the love and joy between two people against a gorgeous sunset backdrop.
A candid shot of a traditional Indian wedding ceremony in Hyderabad, capturing the emotional moment as the bride receives blessings between her parents while the groom waits on the other side of the symbolic purdah veil, a touching wedding image.
A portrait of a couple by a Bangalore wedding photographer in India. The image captures an engagement portrait session where the couple is standing face to face among lush green trees. The woman has her arms draped over the man's shoulders.
A creative lifestyle couple portrait captured at Marina beach in Chennai, India. The couple is off-centered in the frame, sitting on the sand while their favorite water bottle rests on the wheel of a cart in the foreground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked India wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the India 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my India 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 India wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of India 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 India wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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
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
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

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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