So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
Oregon Wedding Photographers
Oregon Wedding Photographers
Our Oregon photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Bend, Medford, Corvallis
Oregon Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Oregon - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Oregon 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 Oregon 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, Oregon documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Oregon Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Oregon 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 small, quick, civil ceremony, 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.
23 Oregon Wedding Photographers...
Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.
2500 (USD)
Robert Knapp is a PNW wedding photographer, experienced in family portraiture and snowboard photography. With over 700 weddings captured, Robert is passionate about creating beautiful and unique photography for couples.
2200 (USD)
Amber Depangher is a seasoned wedding photojournalist, expertly documenting love stories for over two decades. From high school hobby to thriving business, Amber and her husband's unique styles make for an unbeatable team.
500/hour (USD)
Iris Hu, a USA traveling documentary wedding photographer, has a knack for capturing genuine and emotive moments with a documentary and lifestyle approach. She is inspired by light and shoots at any time of day, creating artistic images that tell a story.
3500 (USD)
In a journalistic style, JD Land, a visual storyteller, focuses on capturing real wedding moments since 2012. With a keen eye for detail, he also delves into wildlife photography, searching for the ideal image to tell his visual tales.
JD Land
Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.4000 (USD)
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 Oregon weddings.4000 (USD)
Chris Shum is a wedding, engagement, lifestyle, and family photographer with a lifelong passion for art. With his artistic eye and unobstructive approach, Chris captures the beauty and joy of weddings, creating elegant, storytelling photographs that couples can treasure...
Chris Shum
Sunnyvale in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.4500 (USD)
Traveling wedding and elopement photographer Leah Moyers has a journalistic style, utilizing her Fine Arts background to capture her clients authentically. Her unobtrusive and candid approach allows her to document the moments of love in beautiful and unique ways.
Leah Moyers
Sevierville in Tennessee, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.450/hour (USD)
Jerome Pollos is a traveling wedding photographer with a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. After capturing a powerful image of a young boy, he discovered his passion for photography and the impact it can have.
Jerome Pollos
Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.2500 (USD)
Bradley Hanson is a professional wedding photographer with 24 years of experience, covering celebrations as small as 6 guests. His acclaimed work has earned him work in ad campaigns for Amazon and Sony Ericsson, as well as been featured in multiple magazines.
Bradley Hanson
St. Paul in Minnesota, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.5000 (USD)
Using a documentary approach, Logan Westom brings a storytelling perspective to his work as a visual photographer, capturing the ephemeral moments of couples' special days, Taylor Swift concerts, and newspaper events throughout his extensive career in professional...
Logan Westom
Bremerton in Washington, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.4000 (USD)
Loren Haar is a skilled wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, specializing in capturing authentic and emotional moments. With a background in documenting life events, Loren's passion for photography grew after mastering manual mode.
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.2200 (USD)
Samantha Moore is a wedding photojournalist who has a passion for capturing love stories. With years of experience shooting weddings all over the world, she considers it an honor to be chosen as a photographer. Samantha's goal is to create images that will become...
Samantha Moore
Sarasota in Florida, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.2950 (USD)
Ron Storer's passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments is fueled by his success as a member of the US Cycling Team, where he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. With a wedding photojournalist approach, he...
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.2400 (USD)
Jared Lindsay is a traveling wedding photographer addicted to shooting small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide. With a background in freelance photography since 2002, Jared has honed his skills in capturing authentic and unique moments.
Jared Lindsay
Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.2100 (USD)
Mike Greener is a talented photographer who takes a documentary approach to his work. With a background in photojournalism and a keen eye for storytelling, he captures the essence of weddings through his visual narratives. His unobtrusive style allows him to authentically...
Mike Greener
Helena in Montana, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.4500 (USD)
Seattle-based Marla Manes, skilled in wedding photojournalism and portraiture, integrates values and sustainability. Creates comfort for exceptional photos.
Marla Manes
Seattle in Washington, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.5500 (USD)
David Braun is an artistic wedding photographer with a background in portrait art. With an artistic approach and extensive freelance experience, he excels in capturing the natural and unforgettable moments of wedding ceremonies. His expertise lies in anticipating and...
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.1250 (USD)
Dennis Mock, a skilled documentary wedding photographer, combines his expertise in sports and architectural photography to deliver stunning compositions. He has received recognition and awards from professional photography associations, as well as prestigious honors from...
Dennis Mock
San Diego in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.450/hour (USD)
San Diego wedding photojournalist, Brittany Bender, skillfully captures candid and emotional moments with her talent for storytelling and artistic portrayal.
Brittany Bender
San Diego in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.3000 (USD)
Based in the Western USA, James Juarez is a Mexican-American wedding photojournalist with a degree in Art History from UCLA. With 8 years of experience in documenting punk bands and the fashion industry, he brings a unique perspective to capturing your special day.
James Juarez
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.2450 (USD)
Brianna Parks, an elopement photographer based in the Pacific Northwest, has a knack for capturing unique and personalized elopement experiences. Her love for secret places and breathtaking landscapes led her to specialize in documenting elopements in the stunning...
Brianna Parks
Redding in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.6500 (USD)
Rebecca Aranda, a West Coast North America wedding photojournalist, merges storytelling skills from her background in theater, film, and publishing to capture the joy of each moment through her decades of experience.
Rebecca Aranda
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Oregon weddings.5000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Oregon Couples
Oregon Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Oregon wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Oregon marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Oregon engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Oregon wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Oregon wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Oregon 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
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
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Oregon WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
LAURA AND SID
Photo by David Braun
Hi David, You were so great to work with and the pictures are really stunning. We will leave you a review ASAP, hoping to get to it this weekend! Thank you for everything!
Tim + Kristin
Photo by Jared Lindsay
“Holy cow Jared! I want to cry I love them so much! Our trust was very well founded. Thank you. You captured our moments and more. I’m so happy”. – Kristin.
John & Claire
Photo by James Juarez
We've been distracted this weekend moving all of John's stuff into our new LES apartment but rest assured - we have been evenly splitting our time between moving and lovingly gazing at your photos. We love them! They're so beautiful and captured the vibe and energy so well. So exciting!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
