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Boston Wedding Photographers

Our Boston photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury

Boston Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Boston - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Boston 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 Boston 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, Boston documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
At their intimate wedding, the bride and groom stood outside on the deck of a rental cabin, the bridal party at their sides, and guests seated in neat rows of chairs watching the special ceremony
Bryan Aleman
The couple had a small wedding at a museum. They had the ceremony indoors and then the couple posed for a portrait by a window at the museum.
Alessandro Arena
The bride and her father were ushered into a beautiful, historic church by the vicar
Patrick Mateer

Boston Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Boston 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.

Massachusetts WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, justice of the peace, mini, 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.

16 Boston Wedding Photographers...

New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz, an award-winning wedding photographer from New England, USA, takes a documentary approach to storytelling, using graphic imagery to beautifully seize the essence of each event. His discreet style allows couples to experience the emotions and joy of their...

Simi Rabinowitz

Somerville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
64
2
46
2700 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

Alex Gordias

Boston in Massachusetts, US
64
2
24
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Alex Paul is a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings to his name, including locations such as Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Montenegro, Thailand, Hungary, Czech Republic and Iceland.

Alex Paul

Boston in Massachusetts, US
83
18
4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer known for his documentary approach to storytelling through visuals. From capturing love-filled moments to showcasing authenticity, he utilizes a Leica camera system to create stunning images that recount the essence of the...

Ben Schaefer

Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
45
9
4800 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Armed with a solid foundation in photojournalism, Kayla Rice is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures candid moments of love and joy.

Kayla Rice

West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
11
1
32
3800 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England small wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Chan

New England-based wedding photographer, Nicole Chan, takes a documentary approach in capturing life through her camera lens. With a focus on storytelling and creating visually stunning images, she captures authentic moments while providing timeline + family-wrangling...

Nicole Chan

Quincy in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
20
4
50
6000 (USD)
Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island wedding photography by Connie Miller

Connie Adams, a renowned photographer, employs a documentary approach that emphasizes visual storytelling. As a result, she has been recognized by various publications, including O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, and The Knot Magazine.

Connie Miller

West Newton in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6
6600 (USD)

Hugue Robert Marsan is a visual storyteller and journalistic-style photographer hailing from Haiti. Since 2003, he has been skillfully capturing the essence of his environment, breathing life into each moment he encounters through the lens of his camera.

Hugue Robert Marsan

Dorchester in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
3
2550 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson of Boston, MA, is an experienced wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. His work has been published in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. Drawing on storytelling skills, he captures the essence of every...

Channing Johnson

Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6
4300 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Annalee Durland-Jones, a Boston, MA Wedding Photographer

Annalee Durland-Jones is a wedding, travel, and adventure photographer based in New England. She discovered her passion for photography in high school and photographed her first wedding at eighteen. Annalee focuses on capturing authentic, sentimental moments rather than...

Annalee Durland-Jones

Boston in Massachusetts, US
6000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a New England wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has been capturing the heartfelt moments of love with a camera, using a documentary approach to storytelling.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
80
6500 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photojournalist, combines his passion for the outdoors with his photography. A lover of mountains and coastal waters, he now resides in Vermont with his wife and furball pup.

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
37
14
8000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah, a Vermont-based wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to his work. Influenced by storytelling and visual narratives, he captures authentic moments that tell a unique and compelling story.

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
158
8
6500 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Christine Hochkeppel, a seasoned New England wedding photojournalist, has a decade of experience capturing weddings and has contributed to renowned publications like Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

Christine Hochkeppel

Osterville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
7
3675 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

In her work as a documentary wedding photographer based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Katie Kaizer combines her background in photojournalism with her talents as a visual storyteller. She is passionate about capturing the moments that make each couple's wedding...

Katie Kaizer

Nantucket in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
16
4
6
31
8500 (USD)
Wenjie Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

In his work as a visual storyteller and journalistic-style photographer, Will Han captures the beautiful and authentic moments of love. He is a documentary wedding photographer available for destinations in the Northeast and beyond.

Wenjie Han

Long Island City in New York, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
47
6
114
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Boston Couples

Boston Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Boston, a couple had their portraits taken while standing in the afternoon light, casting shadows on the red brick wall behind them.
A fine art portrait captured by a Boston wedding photographer, at Seaport area in MA, of a couple walking and holding hands with glass reflections for an engagement session.
Creative portrait of a couple by a Boston wedding photographer, in an engagement session photo on Commonwealth Avenue in, MA, where she shows off her ring on ring finger, their kiss is out of focus.
A black and white wedding photograph capturing a humorous moment at the ceremony in Boston, MA, where the priest appears to have the arms of a painting behind him.
Award-winning portrait capturing the modern couple against a backdrop of colors. Backlit with a red and orange spotlight, this contemporary image showcases their love in the heart of Boston, Mass.
Capturing their modern love story, this award-winning portrait frames the stylish couple against the backdrop of a Boston subway train, embodying contemporary romance with a touch of artistic flair.
Bride and groom elegantly make their way to the wedding ceremony on an escalator at a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts - a bw timeless image
At Boston, MA, a bride's sisters and mother lend a hand as she gets into her wedding dress at the hotel, moments before the ceremony
At Mastros Restaurant in Boston, guests and children gather around round tables, eagerly awaiting the bride and groom on their wedding day.
In this picture taken by a WPJA wedding photographer, a couple embraces each other while standing on the stairs overlooking the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, MA
In Boston, Massachusetts, a bride gracefully navigates a puddle in the crosswalk as the couple makes their way to their rainy wedding ceremony
A couple is captured in an engagement portrait taken in the beautiful Boston Public Gardens, where they are seen sitting on a red and white checked picnic blanket, sharing a lunch snack and playfully feeding each other

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Boston 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 Boston wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Boston wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston wedding day by.
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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...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 Boston WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Wedding photography of the Ceremony at the Groom's home in Madaket on Nantucket Island

Rochelle and Ryan

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, First card for you! Many thanks for your professionalism. The formals are perfect...grasses made a great backdrop. Everyone loves the photo of Ry and Ro in the Madaket grasses and the release of the petals...even more special are the candids, me with my precious Chris and Nolan. "Scotty the body" dancing with everyone and the tender moments...the hugs, kisses and love. Thank you for memorializing these. Love, Carol Mother of the Groom

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Madaket - Nantucket Island Wedding Ceremony - MA Photographer

Kaylan and Mike

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, No words can describe how talented you are. We love every picture and every moment you captured. I have gone through them with Michael over and over again and we still well with tears. Thank you from the bottom four hearts for everything and for our beautiful prints you gave us! We have wept joyfully recounting the most magical and important moment of our lives and every time I'm amazed. I will re-live the moments my entire life through your images. They are perfect. Thank you, Kaylan and Mike

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Madaket Beach, Nantucket wedding photography from a seaside, shore elopement

Heather and Mitch

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, We want to thank you for everything you did for us this past summer. Canceling our original wedding plans because of covid was difficult but we felt so lucky to get the chance to replan with you! Our photos were more than we could have dreamed of and they have brought us so much joy over the last several months. Thank you for the prints too! It's so nice enjoying them framed! Love, Heather, Mitch, and Kira

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