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West Midlands Wedding Photographers

Our West Midlands photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall, Stourbridge, Halesowen

West Midlands Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in West Midlands - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best West Midlands 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 West Midlands 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, West Midlands documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A loving couple embraces in the golden light of the evening sun, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of a wedding hall's grounds. The serene gardens, adorned with lush greenery, tranquil ponds, and cascading wisteria, created a backdrop for portraits.
Andy Sidders
At the beautiful winter wedding in the snow at the Ski Resort, the bride tossed her bouquet against the backdrop of a clear blue sky and white snow-covered mountain top
William Lambelet
The couple was overjoyed to have finally made their commitment to each other legally binding, and celebrated with an intimate cafe reception. As they made their entrance, the couple beamed with happiness and pride.
Cindy Brown

West Midlands Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small West Midlands 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.

England WPJA members are ready to document any themed, small, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

11 West Midlands Wedding Photographers...

Emil Boczek is a Europe wedding reportage photographer with over 25 years of experience in documentary photography. Based in the UK, he specializes in capturing candid and natural moments without interfering with the wedding day.

Emil Boczek

Wolverhampton in West Midlands, GB
154
3
1550 (GBP)
United Kingdom elopement and wedding reportage pictures by Alex Benyon

Alex Benyon is a multi-award-winning UK-based wedding reportage photographer, living in the beautiful countryside and shooting weddings around the world. He specializes in documentary wedding & family photography.

Alex Benyon

Evesham in Worcestershire, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
6
1000 (GBP)
Wedding reportage and elopement photography by Clive Blair Photos

With a documentary approach, Clive Blair weaves unforgettable visual stories through his storytelling skills. Passionate about capturing emotions, his unobtrusive style allows him to document moments. Based in the West Midlands, Clive covers ceremonies of all sizes, from...

Clive Blair

Birmingham in West Midlands, GB
24
3
1200 (GBP)
Nick Brightman - Wedding Photographer for the UK

With over 15 years of experience, UK wedding reportage photographer Nick Brightman employs a documentary approach to storytelling that captures unscripted moments. Nick, also known as "The Wedding Ninja," uses his visual expertise to deliver photographs that are...

Nick Brightman

Wolverhampton in West Midlands, GB
17
5
1
1200 (GBP)
Birmingham-UK wedding and elopement photography by Damian Burcher of West Midlands, England

Damian Burcher

Birmingham in West Midlands, GB
1
1000 (GBP)
Herefordshire Wedding Reportage Photography Marta May of the England WPJA

Marta May is a Herefordshire reportage wedding photographer with 400 weddings under her belt. She enjoys getting to know her couples and her multi-lingual skills and excellent memory help her capture meaningful and joyous photos of their wedding day.

Marta May

Hereford in Herefordshire, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
2000 (GBP)
Lancashire Wedding and Elopement Photojournalist Ian Bursill

Ian Bursill, a UK-based wedding photojournalist, expertly documents weddings through his journalistic style. His focus is on capturing the authentic moments of the day, allowing couples and guests to enjoy the event without interruption.

Ian Bursill

Blackburn in Lancashire, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
80
1
1
1495 (GBP)
UK wedding photography by Caroline Coeur of the England WPJA

Caroline Coeur is a UK wedding photographer with years of experience in organizing, marketing and styling. She excels at capturing candid emotion and beautiful moments that make people happy.

Caroline Coeur

Wells in Somerset, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
18
3
1750 (GBP)

Kristian Leven is an England based wedding reportage photographer who is passionate about capturing the spontaneous and significant moments that make up our lives. With a focus on natural, honest images, Kristian also enjoys exploring new countries and capturing the lives...

Kristian Leven

London, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
80
3000 (GBP)
Documentary wedding photography by Janina Brocklesby

Janina Brocklesby is a travel-loving wedding photographer who is passionate about capturing beautiful moments on camera. With a love for outdoor adventures, animals, and all forms of art, Janina's photography combines her artistic eye with a genuine love for...

Janina Brocklesby

Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
32
1
1
18
1000 (GBP)
East Midlands documentary wedding photography by Simon Dewey of England, United Kingdom

Simon Dewey is a wedding reportage photographer based in The Midlands, England. With over a decade of experience and an average of 20-30 weddings photographed per year, Simon discovered his talent for capturing moments through a camera gifted to him on his own wedding day.

Simon Dewey

Derby in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking West Midlands weddings.
4
1150 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving West Midlands Couples

West Midlands Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by West Midlands Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

West Midlands Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Enroute to the ceremony in Worcestershire, West Midlands, a bride is admired by passers-by on the busy city sidewalk
Guests carrying chairs between ceremony and reception locations at Worcestershire, West Midlands
In this photo taken by a Worcestershire wedding photographer in the West Midlands, the groom and a young guest share a joyful high five at the ceremony location
A Worcestershire wedding photographer captured a touching scene at the West Midlands Registry Office, where a young grandson and his grandad were engrossed in their phones
Waitstaff serving dinner are captured in a wall of mirrors in this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo by a wedding photojournalist at Hogarths in Solihull, West Midlands, UK
At Coventry, UK, a wedding picture captured a moment of the groom doing pushups on the stone paver walkway after an Asian ceremony and games
At Hillfields Farm, the bride and her brother put on a show-stopping performance with their animated dance moves at the reception party
At Hillfields Farm, Ceremony Location, the bride's children run up to the other Bride to give her a hug after an emotional speech
From the West Midlands Wedding Ceremony Location, it is the first look for father of the bride
At the West Midlands Reception Venue, a pregnant wedding guest is wearing pink matching the pink space hopper next to her
An exceptional Himley Hall wedding photojournalism sample by a professional Wolverhampton photographer communicating the First kiss during the indoor ceremony of the UK bride and groom
West Midlands wedding photography showing Guests wishing well to the newlyweds

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of West Midlands 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 West Midlands wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my West Midlands 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 West Midlands wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small West Midlands 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 West Midlands wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they 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 West Midlands WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The groom speaks during the wedding reception at Bringewood, Ludlow | Nick Brightman Wedding photographer

Hannah & Matt

Photo by Nick Brightman

We can't thank you enough for capturing our Wedding Day so perfectly - our photos are a dream come true!! Love from Hannah & Matt

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David & Jade

Photo by Clive Blair

Clive, We got back late Wednesday evening and saw your email - we couldn't resist watching the slideshow of all 739 photos! Safe to say we were exhausted at work on Thursday, but it was so worth it! We fell in love with the photos and the day all over again. Thank you so much for the priceless memories you have captured of the best day of our lives! We will recommend you to everyone we know. You're such a professional, talented but chilled out guy! Your style of photography fits perfectly with our relaxed day! Thank you so much xx

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Wedding Photography at the Millenium Art Gallery, Sheffield Town Hall | Couple kissing in a private moment

Jenny & Alex

Photo by Nick Brightman

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for capturing our special day We had such a great day and the photos really do encapsulate how amazing it was Thank you Kindest Regards Alex & Jenny

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