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Our Sofia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sredets, Krasno selo, Vazrazhdane, Oborishte, Serdika, Poduyane, Slatina, Izgrev, Lozenets, Triaditsa, Krasna polyana, linden, Nadezhda, Iskar, Mladost, Studentski, Vitosha, Ovcha kupel, Lyulin, Vrabnitsa, Novi Iskar, Kremikovtsi, Pancharevo, Elin Pelin, Sofia Valley, Balkan Mountains, Sredna Gora, and all of Western Bulgaria

Sofia Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Sofia - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Sofia 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 Sofia 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, Sofia 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 Photography with mountain background at intimate ceremony site as the bride and groom said their vows
Lucy Schultz
The frozen lake, high in the mountains, National Park, was like something from a dream, its surface a blanket of fog, shimmering in the soft light
Lucy Schultz
The bride and groom eloped and, due to the mother's cancer, the aunt gave a speech written by her in lieu of her being unable to talk
Aniket Sananse

Sofia Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sofia 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.

Bulgaria WPJA members are ready to document any mini, fast, 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.

4 Sofia Wedding Photographers...

Couple Portraits and Wedding Photography by Tsvetelina Deliyska

Europe-based wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska is an experienced and highly skilled professional. Graduating from the National School of Art and Photography in 2002, she started her career as a freelance wedding photographer while pursuing her studies.

Tsvetelina Deliyska

Sofia in Sofia, BG
168
1
55
1500 (EUR)
Wedding reportage, engagements and elopement photography by Lubomir Jiponov, of the WPJA

Lubomir Jiponov is a talented wedding photographer based in Europe. With a background in Civil Engineering, he has been capturing beautiful moments and genuine emotions for couples since 2015, earning international recognition for his work.

Lubomir Jiponov

Sofia in Sofia, BG
34
9
1000 (EUR)
Bulgaria Wedding Photography by Ognyan Stoynev, of Sofia

Ognyan Stoynev is a Bulgarian wedding photographer born in 1984 and based in Sofia. Experiencing a life-long interest in photography, Ognyan pursued wedding photography in 2014 and, since then, has passionately devoted himself to capturing moments that occur only once in a...

Ognyan Stoynev

Sofia in Sofia, BG
31
1400 (EUR)
Destination wedding photography by Inokss Ina

Ina Inokss, a destination wedding photographer, has been capturing precious moments since 2018. She is a graduate of the College of Management, Trade, and Marketing - Sofia, with expertise in post-processing and retouching.

Ina Inokss

Botevgrad in Sofia, BG
1200 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sofia Couples

Sofia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A captivating low angle detail shot at the exquisite St. Mina Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, as wedding rings are gracefully passed on by the witness to the hands of the couple.
In a detailed shot from a wedding at Terra Residence in Sofia, Bulgaria, the rings are beautifully captured against the backdrop of a fooseball game field.
A stunning portrait of the bride on her wedding day, taken in Sofia, Bulgaria. The picture captures her beauty next to blooming plants, with a soft gaze over her shoulder and artistic soft elements added to enhance the frame.
In Sofia, Bulgaria, a bride and groom have a playful session outside their wedding venue. The groom slides down a metal handrail while the bride stands beside him on concrete steps.
At Villa Ekaterina, the groom is joyfully tossed into the air by his friends on his wedding day. A moment of celebration and happiness captured in a beautiful photo.
At Terra Residence in Sofia, a young boy bursts into laughter during the ceremony as the newly married couple locks lips.
In this Sofia wedding photo, a young girl sweetly presents a flower to a bridesmaid at Terra Residence, adding a touch of innocence and beauty to the ceremony.
A pro wedding photographer earned a WPJA Honor Award for capturing this image at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia. It shows the bride getting ready in room 1604, seen from the hall through the open doorway.
A newlywed couple embraces each other for a portrait outdoors at the University Botanic Garden in Sofia
In Sofia, Bulgaria, a funny photo captures a unique wedding day scene as the bride, her legs and dress are lifted onto a large horse statue
A detail of the cross with the bride and groom holding candles during the church ceremony at St. Paraskeva Church in Sofia
A bride and groom stand together at the rooftop of the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, overlooking a breathtaking view

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Sofia photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Sofia 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Sofia 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 Sofia wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Sofia wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Sofia 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
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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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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