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
Tacoma Wedding Photographers
Tacoma Wedding Photographers
Our Tacoma photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, Puget Sound, South Sound, Takhoma, Tahoma, Commencement Bay, Port of Tacoma, Pacific Coast, Pacific Ocean
Tacoma Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Tacoma - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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, Tacoma documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Tacoma Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Tacoma 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.
Washington WPJA members are ready to document any secret, town hall, city hall, 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 Tacoma Wedding Venues
7 Tacoma Wedding Photographers...
David Clumpner is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. He captures real, raw emotions to tell your unique story and preserve moments.
David Clumpner
Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.5950 (USD)
A skilled wedding photojournalist from Washington State, Benjamin Wagner has been capturing candid moments since his high school days. With over a decade of experience, he turned professional in 2018.
Benjamin Wagner
Mercer Island in Washington, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.1600 (USD)
Jerome is a destination wedding photographer who has a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. With his journalistic style, he captures beautiful moments in an unobtrusive manner, offering an authentic experience for his clients.
Jerome Pollos
Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.2500 (USD)
Using a documentary approach, Logan Westom brings a storytelling perspective to his work as a visual photographer, capturing the ephemeral moments of couples' special days, Taylor Swift concerts, and newspaper events throughout his extensive career in professional...
Logan Westom
Bremerton in Washington, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.4000 (USD)
In his photography career, Ron Storer has adopted a journalistic style, capturing and preserving wedding moments. Prior to this, he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials as a member of the US Cycling Team.
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.2400 (USD)
Maria Newman is a PNW wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism. She discovered her love for wedding photography when a friend asked her to photograph her wedding while she was in school.
Maria Newman
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.2500 (USD)
A seasoned documentary wedding photographer, Robert Knapp brings his expertise in family portraiture and snowboard photography to capture the most authentic moments. With over 700 weddings in his portfolio, he is passionate about creating genuine photos for couples.
Robert Knapp
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Tacoma weddings.2200 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Tacoma Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Tacoma Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Tacoma wedding photos.
Tacoma Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Tacoma wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Tacoma marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Tacoma engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Tacoma wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Tacoma 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: How can couples find Tacoma photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Tacoma 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: Who are the best Tacoma wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Tacoma 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
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
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Tacoma WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Aimee and Kevin
Photo by Benjamin Wagner
We just got our sneak peak pictures and I couldn’t be happier with what I’ve seen. A big thank you Ben and a huge recommendation!!
Teresa and Kenny
Photo by Ron Storer
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our beautiful wedding photos. There are no words to express our gratitude for capturing some of the most important moments of our lives. Our wedding & engagement photos are an absolute treasure that we will savor and cherish forever. When we share our album with friends, they rave about how unique it is and that they’ve never seen anything like it. I have to agree it is amazing and a delight to flip through - it just seems to bring us right back to June 7, 2008 - a day that we hold very close to our hearts.
Amy & Matt
Photo by Ron Storer
I must say again, that I love what you've done to capture the memories of our special day. Matt and I both really appreciate how you've expressed our personalities so accurately with your shots and the candid yet flattering moments you captured. You have a gift and your genuine interest in us only made the photos that much better! Thanks again!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
