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Our Georgia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Marietta, Macon, Savannah, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Tate, Auburn, Barrow, Gwinnett and all of Georgia

Georgia Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Georgia - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Georgia 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 Georgia 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, Georgia 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 small but joyous wedding ceremony saw the newlyweds exiting the Abbey, to be showered with handfuls of rice by their delighted guests, with the groom trying to hide his face
Alessia Bruchi
The bride and groom had a small, civil wedding ceremony at City Hall, filled with laughter and light moments that created a fun and memorable experience
Tobias Schnurr
An Elopement Photo From the Outdoor small wedding with just the bride, groom and about 20 closest guests
Penny McCoy

Georgia Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Georgia 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, mini, civil ceremony, 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.

10 Georgia Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

In a journalistic style, Joshua Grasso is an East Coast USA-based wedding photographer who is known for his captivating wedding storytelling. As a visual storyteller, he captures the moments that leave a lasting impression.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US
67
5
2800 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown is an overeducated wedding photojournalist, capturing a variety of weddings around the world with sensitivity, emotion, and an eye for detail.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US
95
14
5
138
3000 (USD)

Orlando Suarez, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, travels the world as a wedding photographer. Together with his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, focusing on capturing candid moments and authentic portraits.

Orlando Suarez

Kennesaw in Georgia, US
42
21
3100 (USD)
Portrait of Savannah lifestyle portrait and wedding photographer Morgan Powell

Morgan Powell, a talented wedding photographer from Savannah, Georgia, holds a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design. With 11 years of experience, she has received awards and publications for her work. Morgan enjoys boating, scuba diving, and exploring...

Morgan Powell

Pooler in Georgia, US
1
7
5090 (USD)

Penny McCoy, a Minneapolis-based photographer, takes a documentary approach to her storytelling, using her camera to capture the authentic moments of love and create visually compelling narratives for wedding couples.

Penny McCoy

Columbia Heights in Minnesota, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
74
4
1
101
3700 (USD)
Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

With a passion for capturing moments in a journalistic style, Kenneth Clapp brings an unobtrusive approach to his work as a wedding photojournalist. He skillfully documents the emotions and moments of each couple's big day, ensuring their love story is told through...

Kenneth Clapp

Baltimore in Maryland, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
26
5
3000 (USD)
Song Johns wedding and elopement photography of Blooming Dreams Photo

Song Johns is an acclaimed documentary wedding photographer and the founder of Blooming Dreams Photo. With her unique artistic approach, she skillfully captures the genuine emotions and fleeting moments of each couple's wedding day.

Song Johns

Charlotte in North Carolina, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
13
21
2900 (USD)
Wedding elopement photography by Bryan Aleman - L'amour Artistic Wedding Media

Bryan Aleman is a talented wedding photojournalist who combines his passion for capturing genuine emotions with a romantic touch. With experience in Honduras and the USA, he excels in documenting weddings, engagements, and elopements.

Bryan Aleman

Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
20
5
73
700/hour (USD)
Gloria Ruth - Wedding and elopement photography

Gloria Ruth

Plantation in Florida, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
6
5500 (USD)

In journalistic style, Dan Harris, an experienced newspaper photojournalist, captures the intimate moments of love and joy that unfold during weddings. With over 20 years of experience and an impressive portfolio, he skillfully documents each event, preserving the essence...

Dan Harris

Jacksonville in Florida, US *Now booking Georgia weddings.
8
400/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Georgia Couples

Georgia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Photographer captured a touching moment of the bride reading her vows during an outdoor ceremony in her parents' backyard in Roswell, Georgia.
Photograph taken at a wedding event at Dekalb History Center, capturing the winning contestant from Galactic Glam competition celebrating with a friend while the bride approaches for a hug.
A romantic engagement portrait in Atlanta, Georgia, shows a couple lying on rustic wooden stairs, sharing a quiet session of love and anticipation for their upcoming wedding.
In Atlanta, Georgia, this couple shares a second kiss on the cheek, surrounded by blooming trees and urban street mural art for their engagement portrait.
In a charming scene at West End, Atlanta, the bride-to-be playfully covers the groom-to-be's mouth after a whispered secret, amidst red picnic benches.
A classic Americana-style portrait of a couple on their wedding day at Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, Georgia, featuring stiff poses and symmetrical framing accented by greenery.
Captured in Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia, this engagement portrait features a couple sitting side by side on a wooden bench, gazing at the camera.
At Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, this engagement portrait captures a tender scene as he embraces her from behind, prompting her radiant smile.
Engagement portrait of a couple by an Atlanta wedding photographer in Wynn Park, capturing them snuggling against a large tree trunk in romantic afternoon light.
Fine art portrait of a couple in front of Brickstore Pub in Decatur, GA, captured by a Decatur wedding photographer.
Photo of a couple discussing their engagement session in a coffee shop, sitting indoors at a table, captured by a Decatur wedding photographer, with the semi-silhouette couple beautifully backlit by light from windows.
Emotional documentary-style photo taken on the wedding day in Marietta, GA, capturing a touching moment as the ring bearer sheds tears before walking down the church aisle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Georgia 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 Georgia wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Georgia wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Georgia 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.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Georgia 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 Georgia wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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

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 Georgia WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

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Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

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Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

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