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Texas - West Wedding Photographers

Our Texas - West photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: El Paso, Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Abilene, Odessa, San Angelo, Del Rio, Socorro, Big Spring, Plainview

Texas - West Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Texas - West - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Texas - West 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 Texas - West 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, Texas - West 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 newlyweds embrace for a gentle kiss under arches at the hotel just before their wedding ceremony
Kevin Heslin
A Dry Lake Bed, Desert Wedding Ceremony Image | The earth had absorbed all of the water within the basin
Tiago Pinheiro
An Elopement Photo From the Outdoor small wedding with just the bride, groom and about 20 closest guests
Penny McCoy

Texas - West Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Texas - West 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, fast, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Texas - West Wedding Venues

4 Texas - West Wedding Photographers...

At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, Liam Gordon pursued his passion for photography in 2017. Inspired by old photos of his younger self, he established his own photography business, specializing in capturing weddings and cherished...

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
20
39
3500 (USD)
Elopements by Top Wedding Photographer Justin Edmonds

Justin Edmonds, with 14 years of experience as a photojournalist, has worked for notable clients such as Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Having shot over 130 weddings and elopements, his expertise and skill make him a sought-after wedding and...

Justin Edmonds

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
136
1
10
3
64
4800 (USD)
Engagement couple portraits and elopement photography by Brenda Bravo - Bravo Image

Brenda Bravo is a wedding photojournalist, engagement portrait photographer, and artistic wedding portrait photographer. With a degree in Visual Communication and a minor in Sociology, Brenda brings her unique perspective to capture the beauty and emotion of each moment...

Brenda Bravo

Pasadena in California, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
1
1
9
2000 (USD)
Texas wedding and elopement photography by Kristin Bednarz

Kristin Bednarz is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with expertise in capturing the essence of weddings through her storytelling approach. She has documented more than 250+ weddings worldwide.

Kristin Bednarz

Slaton in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
1
9
4500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Texas - West Couples

Texas - West Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In El Paso, TX, the couple are jumping on a high hill and Shot from low angle
In Downtown, El Paso, TX a couple poses against a brick wall with a spot light on them
During this outdoor EL Paso, Texas Engagement Session, the couple is standing high on a hill, against the clouds
A Lubbock couple pose for a BW portrait with their jumping dog in Texas
A Lubbock, Texas couple portrait session with a piggyback ride in the field
Western themed BW couple portraits for a cowboy and cowgirl in Lubbock, Texas
A Lubbock, on location couple lifestyle portrait in Texas with symmetry on the concrete steps and western clothing and a cowboy hat

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Texas - West 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 Texas - West wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Texas - West 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 Texas - West wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Texas - West 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 Texas - West wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
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
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
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 Texas - West WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Emerson Fields wedding photography from the reception with bride and groom on dance floor

Sienna and Jacob

Photo by Justin Edmonds

WE ARE CRYING. THEY ARE SO GOOD. Gotta go, we're going to go look at them all over again. I have never seen better wedding photos in my life and I will flex on everyone soon.

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Ravisloe Country Club wedding photograph from after the ceremony of the bride and groom

Katie and Joel

Photo by Justin Edmonds

Dear Justin, Thank you so much for all your hard work in August! We are so grateful for the photos that captured our wedding day perfectly and will help us remember it forever. Your advice and experience was so valuable and we can't thank you enough.

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Lacy & Tommy

Photo by Justin Edmonds

Omg we absolutely love these and yes you made me cry!! Thank you for making our day one we will never forget :)

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