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Our Pittsburgh photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Allegheny, New Castle, Weirton, Oakland, Shadyside, Golden Triangle, Station Square, Boyce Park, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley Resort, Laurel Mountain, Wisp, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland

Pittsburgh Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Pittsburgh - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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, Pittsburgh 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 couple had a memorable first dance as husband and wife on a sunny day at a simple backyard wedding with family and friends
Korri Crowley
The newlyweds and their closest friends and family are gathered together, surrounded by love and enchantment, to celebrate their union at an intimate, outdoor reception
Andy Sidders
A small, intimate wedding took place on a cloudy day, with the bride and groom walking down the aisle together at a beach by the water's edge
Ufuk Sarisen

Pittsburgh Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Pittsburgh 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.

Pennsylvania WPJA members are ready to document any secret, small, fast, 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.

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7 Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers...

Studio portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Erica Dietz

Erica Dietz is a documentary-style wedding photographer, capturing candid moments with art and light. A former intern at the Valley News Dispatch, she specializes in helping couples relax for stunning wedding portraiture.

Erica Dietz

Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Pittsburgh weddings.
41
2
1
4000 (USD)
Rustbelt Mayberry Wedding Photographer, Erin Ninehouser

Erin Ninehouser is an Eastern USA-based wedding photographer with more than two decades of experience. She captures emotion-filled moments and emphasizes documentary photography in her work. Through her passion for community and non-profit work, she has photographed...

Erin Ninehouser

Ambridge in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Pittsburgh weddings.
2
8
3600 (USD)
Lifestyle beach portrait of Pittsburgh wedding photographer Kitty Paul

Kitty Paul, a wedding photojournalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in capturing weddings with a unique and artistic touch. Through her passion for photography, she creates beautiful pictorial documentation that allows couples to relive their special day...

Kitty Paul

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
2
3
4000 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photography by Kate Hagerty

With a diverse background in photojournalism, acting, and fine art framing, Kate Hagerty captures the essence of weddings as a skilled wedding photojournalist.

Kate Hagerty

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
1
3
2
3000 (USD)
Weddings by Ryan & Kate for elopements and marriage photography - Portrait of Ryan Howard Sigesmund

Renowned for his expertise as a documentary wedding photographer, Ryan Howard Sig captures raw and authentic moments that unfold naturally on a couple's big day.

Ryan Howard Sigesmund

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
1
3000 (USD)
BW portrait of Pittsburgh wedding photographer Andrea Diaz of the Pennsylvania WPJA

Armed with 5 years of experience as a documentary wedding photographer, Andrea Diaz of Novasoul Photography possesses a remarkable ability to create a visual narrative that tells the unique story of each couple's wedding day.

Andrea Diaz

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US
1
2500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Columbus Ohio wedding photographer Monty Soungpradith

Monty Soungpradith, an Ohio-based wedding photographer, blends his love for storytelling and visuals with a documentary approach. He captures honest, meaningful moments while remaining unobtrusive.

Monty Soungpradith

Columbus in Ohio, US *Now booking Pittsburgh weddings.
5
4500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Pittsburgh Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Pittsburgh wedding photos.

Pittsburgh Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple laughs during a glowy golden hour dance in Highland Park, captured by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer.
Couple portrait by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer in Highland Park, PA. They snuggle up in the sunshine during a portrait session in the park, with big smiles during their engagement session.
Wedding couple embraces at Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, PA, captured in documentary style as family and friends joyfully dance in a circle around them.
An Award-Winning Artistic Wedding Day Portrait captures the stunning beauty of a Pittsburgh PA wedding couple, with the ethereal ambiance of smokey sun rays shining through a window.
Award-winning wedding portrait captures the romance as the bride and groom joyfully pose amidst a picturesque snowfall. The grandeur of Mellon Institute adds a timeless charm to the captivating black and white scene.
The bride gracefully walks herself down the aisle at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. The historic church serves as a grand backdrop for this beautiful wedding ceremony.
Dormont Rec Center in PA sets the stage for a unique wedding ceremony. The bride, groom, and their daughter exchange vows, with the Elvis impersonator's famous jacket stealing the spotlight in this award-winning artistic photograph.
The award-winning photographer captures a beautiful scene at Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh, PA. In black and white, the bride's maid of honor and mother carefully hold and steam the wedding dress, ensuring perfection for the big day.
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA: Local woman assists bride by brushing off invasive species lanternfly from her gown as she heads to her wedding ceremony with her maids
Flower girls take cover under a cocktail table during the reception at Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh, PA
A groom at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA, laughing heartily while his groomsmen share jokes in the background
The engaged couple, in an alley in the Cultural District of downtown Pittsburgh, PA, managed to capture a beautiful moment as they caught a glimpse of light during their engagement shoot

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Pittsburgh wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Pittsburgh 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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

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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