South Dakota Wedding Photographers

South Dakota Wedding Photographers

Our South Dakota photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sioux Falls, Rapid City

South Dakota Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in South Dakota - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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, South Dakota documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

South Dakota Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small South Dakota 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, small, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from South Dakota Wedding Venues

4 South Dakota Wedding Photographers...

Andrea Bibeault is a photographer for marriage ceremonies and reception events

Andrea Bibeault, a wedding photojournalist, along with her husband Ed, adopt a low-key style to capture moments of love and individualism in their wedding photography.

Andrea Bibeault

Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.
2600 (USD)
Madison wedding and elopement photography by Ilana Bar-av of Wisconsin

With a documentary approach, Ilana Bar av embraces the art of storytelling through her visual wedding photography. Inspired by her father and brother, both photographers, Barav defied skepticism to pursue her passion and now celebrates six thriving years in the industry.

Ilana Bar av

Madison in Wisconsin, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.
4800 (USD)
Pro documentary-style wedding photography by Bradley Hanson

In the journalistic style, Bradley Hanson is an experienced wedding photojournalist who captures the candid moments of the wedding day. With 24 years of experience, he has covered celebrations of all sizes and his work has been featured in magazines and ad campaigns.

Bradley Hanson

St. Paul in Minnesota, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.
5000 (USD)
Chris Rusanowsky self portrait of a wedding photographer in black and white

Chris Rusanowsky is a traveling documentary wedding photographer based in the US. With a passion for capturing truth and storytelling, Chris has been creating compelling images for clients for over fourteen years. He loves traveling, trying new foods, and spending time with...

Chris Rusanowsky

Northlake in Texas, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.
2500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving South Dakota Couples

South Dakota Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A creative Sioux Falls wedding detail picture at Emerald Pines Barn in South Dakota showing the brides dress hanging on the white barn
Artistic Sioux Falls, South Dakota wedding picture created as the wedding party fills their plates with dinner from the buffet

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of South Dakota 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 South Dakota wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find South Dakota photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for South Dakota 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small South Dakota 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 South Dakota wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
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
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more