Massachusetts Wedding Photographers

Massachusetts Wedding Photographers

Our Massachusetts photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Boston, Worcester, Berkshires, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, Quincy, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, New England

Massachusetts Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Massachusetts Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Massachusetts 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 quick, civil ceremony, mini, 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.

36 Massachusetts Wedding Photographers...

New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz, an award-winning wedding photographer from New England, USA, takes a documentary approach to storytelling, using graphic imagery to beautifully seize the essence of each event. His discreet style allows couples to experience the emotions and joy of their...

2700 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Alex Paul is a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings to his name, including locations such as Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Montenegro, Thailand, Hungary, Czech Republic and Iceland.

4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer who excels in wedding photojournalism, candid portraiture, and rock climbing. He shoots the wedding day with care and attention to detail using a Leica camera system.

4800 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Kayla Rice is a New England wedding photographer who began her career in professional photography at Syracuse University. With a background in photojournalism, she specializes in wedding and family lifestyle photojournalism.

3800 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Christine Hochkeppel, a seasoned New England wedding photojournalist, has a decade of experience capturing weddings and has contributed to renowned publications like Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

3675 (USD)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, specializes in creating beautiful and timeless images. With formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography, he brings a unique blend of artistic flair and technical expertise...

4000 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

In her work as a documentary wedding photographer based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Katie Kaizer combines her background in photojournalism with her talents as a visual storyteller. She is passionate about capturing the moments that make each couple's wedding...

8500 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England small wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Chan

New England-based wedding photographer, Nicole Chan, is a visual storyteller who expertly captures candid moments and creates timeless portraits using a journalistic style. With an unobtrusive approach, she ensures an authentic representation of each couple's special...

6000 (USD)
Portrait of New England Wedding Photographer Connie Miller of studioatticus

Connie Adams is a New England based wedding photographer. With over 250 weddings photographed, she has gained recognition with books and magazines such as O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, The Knot Magazine, and others.

6600 (USD)

Hugue Robert Marsan is a Haitian documentary wedding photographer, capturing the essence of his environment since 2003. He brings to life moments with his lens, creating true art through HRMarsan Photography.

2550 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson of Boston, MA, is an experienced wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. His work has been published in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. Drawing on storytelling skills, he captures the essence of every...

4300 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Annalee Durland-Jones, a Boston, MA Wedding Photographer

Annalee Durland-Jones is a wedding, travel, and adventure photographer based in New England. She discovered her passion for photography in high school and has been capturing authentic and sentimental moments ever since.

6000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Cape Cod wedding photographer Lisa Elizabeth Gallagher of the Massachusetts WPJA

Lisa Gallagher, a highly experienced Cape Cod wedding photographer, has a strong belief in capturing moments as they happen, authentically and meaningfully, enabling couples to cherish their memories for years to come. Her unobtrusive style focuses on staying in the...

4000 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh, New England Wedding Photojournalist

With a keen eye for storytelling, Matthew Cavanaugh is a wedding photojournalist based in New England. Having documented historic moments, including President Obama's election and inauguration, his work has graced the pages of influential publications like The New York...

3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a visual storyteller and wedding photographer based in Vermont, USA, has been capturing the heartfelt moments of love since 2012. Working alongside her husband, she employs a journalistic style to document weddings.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6500 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photojournalist, combines his passion for the outdoors with his photography. A lover of mountains and coastal waters, he now resides in Vermont with his wife and furball pup.

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
8000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah is a Vermont-based wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing beautiful moments. With a degree in photojournalism, his journalistic style and unobtrusive approach ensure authentic and heartfelt photographs.

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6500 (USD)
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 Massachusetts weddings.
3600 (CAD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

Oliver Parini is a New England wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, also specializing in editorial and commercial photography for top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. When not capturing special moments,...

Oliver Parini

Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photojournalist Siri Jones

Siri Jones, a seasoned wedding photographer in Midcoast Maine with diverse experiences in Boston, Seattle, and Sydney, specializes in emotional documentary photography. Based in Camden, she effortlessly captures and documents celebrations in various locations with a keen...

Siri Jones

Camden in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4700 (USD)
Wenjie Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

In his work as a visual storyteller and journalistic-style photographer, Will Han captures the beautiful and authentic moments of love. He is a documentary wedding photographer available for destinations in the Northeast and beyond.

Wenjie Han

Long Island City in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3000 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Two Adventurous Souls, led by Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a brilliant documentary wedding photographer duo, have mastered the art of capturing the authentic essence of couples, their loved ones, and the stunning landscapes that serve as their wedding canvas.

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4900 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Denise Chastain

Denise Chastain, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with over 25 years of experience, utilizes a journalistic style to capture the authentic moments of couples' wedding day. Her unobtrusive approach allows her to document the genuine emotions and candid interactions...

Denise Chastain

Lynbrook in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3500 (USD)
Rhode Island and Providence wedding and elopement photography by Kathryn Yeaton

Katie, the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI, has been in business for over 5 years, capturing around 100 weddings. Her photography journey began in high school and was rekindled while planning her own wedding.

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3000 (USD)
Portsmouth Wedding Photography and Elopements by Eric McCallister, of New Hampshire

Eric McCallister, a New Hampshire wedding photographer, began by capturing rock climbers and transitions to emotion-filled weddings. With over 400 weddings since 2008, he focuses on creating images that convey a range of emotions on couples' special days.

Eric McCallister

Somersworth in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3400 (USD)
New England engagement and wedding photography by Idena Beach

Idena Beach, a photographer hailing from Ukraine, brings an artistic eye to her work, adopting a documentary style to capture the true essence of the human experience. She seeks to go beyond simply showing what it looks like, aiming to also convey what it feels like to be...

Idena Beach

Bennington in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6700 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Sarah Priestap

Sarah Priestap, a documentary photographer based in New England, specializes in visual storytelling at weddings. With a degree in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Sarah authentically captures the moments of love that unfold during weddings.

Sarah Priestap

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer David Butler II

David Butler II is a renowned wedding photojournalist who specializes in capturing moments with a journalistic style. With a portfolio that includes portraiture, news, and sports photography, his work has been featured in various esteemed outlets such as Sports Illustrated...

David Butler II

Somers in Connecticut, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
2800 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, a wedding photojournalist with a unique style, has been capturing special moments since 1994. With a background in photojournalism and a degree from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's unobtrusive approach allows him to create candid wedding images.

Geoff Hansen

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
1500 (USD)

Mark Bolton, an experienced photojournalist with 32 years in the field, infuses his New England newspaper background into wedding photography. His goal is to authentically document couples' days, surpassing traditional shots with candid, naturally unfolding moments...

Mark Bolton

Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
2500 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England wedding photographer Blake Thomas

Blake Thomas is a NY-based and New England wedding photographer with a background in firefighting. He also has a talent for making delicious BBQ ribs and loves backpacking through mountains. Additionally, Blake has a passion for aviation and enjoys taking pictures of...

Blake Thomas

Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3200 (USD)
Alexandra Nurthen, wedding photographer of ALN IMAGES

Raised in a close-knit Italian-Irish household, Alexandra Nurthen's affinity for photography blossomed as she embraced her calling as a skilled documentary wedding photographer.

Alexandra Nurthen

Annapolis in Maryland, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg

As a wedding photojournalist based in the Eastern U.S., Tom Waldenberg uses his keen eye and storytelling skills to capture raw and authentic moments for couples. When he's not behind the lens, you can find him strumming his guitar for local bands or nurturing his...

Tom Waldenberg

Raleigh in North Carolina, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3000 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno is a portrait and wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach. Based in Maine and Boston, he built his portfolio on landscapes before transitioning to wedding photography when digital became the norm. In his free time, Peter enjoys distance running...

Peter Greeno

Biddeford in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4900 (USD)
New England wedding photojournalism and lifestyle portraits by Joanna Banks-Morgan

Highly skilled wedding photographer Joanna Banks-Morgan is based in Vermont. With a background in journalism and film, she studied at Cardiff University and gained experience at Westcountry Television. Joanna founded Sixpence Studios in 2008 and has since been dedicated to...

Joanna Banks Morgan

Brandon in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6450 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

3500 US Dollar

Autumn Bliss Photography of York County, Maine: Autumn Wells

Sanford in Maine, United States

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Massachusetts Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A beautiful moment of a bride bravely walking down the aisle during a stormy day, with loved ones sheltering her under umbrellas at a private residence wedding in Nantucket, MA.
In a private residence in Brookline, MA, this engagement portrait captures a couple sharing a kiss on their patio, overlooking the city from a tower.
At their Brookline, MA home, a couple and their dog pose on the couch for a cozy engagement portrait capturing the essence of their love and companionship.
In Olmsted Park, Brookline, MA, a happy couple shares a minute of joy on a park bench near their home, captured in a sweet engagement portrait.
A heartwarming moment captured at a backyard wedding in Watertown, Massachusetts as the bride's brother joyfully photobombs the couple's romantic kiss, adding a touch of fun to the wedding image.
Wedding day captured at Swampscott, MA venue: Newlyweds share a sweet minute inside a classic car following Greek Orthodox ceremony.
Captured in Bourne, Massachusetts, this engagement portrait showcases a couple in a joyful mid-air jump in their backyard, with nature enhancing their energy.
At Grays' Beach in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, this portrait captures the engaged couple's joyful connection as they embrace tenderly on a tranquil boardwalk at sunset.
A picturesque wedding ceremony at Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Massachusetts, in warm sunlight against a beautiful blue sky, with guests seated and watching the enchanting scene unfold.
A heartwarming black and white photo from a Hyannis, MA wedding captures a touching moment between a bride and her father, showcasing the emotional bond and connection shared on this special day.
An enchanting moment at Overbook House in Bourne, Massachusetts: the bride's infectious laughter echoes through the forested path, her bouquet catching the eye, as her partner emerges in the background, setting the tone for their romantic journey.
Golden hour union captured at Independence Harbor in Freetown, MA – A couple exchanging vows against the radiant sun, their silhouettes etched against the sky in a serene wedding ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Massachusetts wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Massachusetts wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Massachusetts wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Massachusetts 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: How can couples find Massachusetts photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Massachusetts 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.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Massachusetts WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Madaket Beach, Nantucket wedding photography from a seaside, shore elopement

Heather and Mitch

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, We want to thank you for everything you did for us this past summer. Canceling our original wedding plans because of covid was difficult but we felt so lucky to get the chance to replan with you! Our photos were more than we could have dreamed of and they have brought us so much joy over the last several months. Thank you for the prints too! It's so nice enjoying them framed! Love, Heather, Mitch, and Kira

Wedding photography of the Ceremony at the Groom's home in Madaket on Nantucket Island

Rochelle and Ryan

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, First card for you! Many thanks for your professionalism. The formals are perfect...grasses made a great backdrop. Everyone loves the photo of Ry and Ro in the Madaket grasses and the release of the petals...even more special are the candids, me with my precious Chris and Nolan. "Scotty the body" dancing with everyone and the tender moments...the hugs, kisses and love. Thank you for memorializing these. Love, Carol Mother of the Groom

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.