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Amsterdam Wedding Photographers

Our Amsterdam photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Diemen, Landsmeer, Amstelveen, Zaanstad, Weesp, Muiden, Monnickendam, Rozenburg, Aalsmeer, Uithoorn, Haarlemmermeer, Hoofddorp, Almere, Purmerend, Haarlem

Amsterdam Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Amsterdam - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam 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, Amsterdam documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Outdoor wedding ceremony, with brides's older brother as the officiant
Marion Deletraz
Image from a civil ceremony as the bride and groom are showered with confetti
Luca Fabbian
The intimate outdoor ceremony on the farm was officiated by a friendly officiant who gave the groom a warm hug after making a lighthearted joke
Christelle Rall

Amsterdam Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Amsterdam 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.

Noord Holland WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, secret, courthouse, 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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6 Amsterdam Wedding Photographers...

Wedding photographer Bart Rondeel

With a background in sound engineering and a knack for storytelling, Bart Rondeel embarked on a journey as a documentary wedding photographer, capturing raw emotion and fleeting moments of love.

Bart Rondeel

Haarlem in Noord Holland, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
18
1795 (EUR)
BestDayEver elopement and wedding photography by Teun Bakker

Teun Bakker, an experienced wedding photojournalist from Amsterdam, has been documenting weddings worldwide since 2013. With his unique style, he captures the genuine moments that reflect the joyousness of the wedding day.

Teun Bakker

Alkmaar in Noord Holland, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
27
1600 (EUR)
Lifestyle Portrait of Documentary Wedding Photographer Emily Fonseca, of Framed by Emily

Emily Fonseca is a NL wedding photojournalist who discovered her true passion for photography after pursuing a traditional career path in dancing, acting, and pharmacy.

Emily Fonseca

Amsterdam in Noord Holland, NL
300 (EUR)
Indra Simons - iSi weddings - Dutch wedding and elopement photographer

Indra Simons approaches wedding photography with a documentary approach to capture honest and meaningful moments. With her diverse skills and professional background, she takes an unobtrusive and natural approach to creating modern and visually stunning photographs.

Indra Simons

Enschede in Overijssel, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
121
1
1895 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

Jeremie Sangare is a skilled wedding photojournalist who is based in France and specializes in capturing the genuine emotion and candid moments that make each wedding unique.

Jeremie Sangare

Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
34
2
108
3000 (EUR)
Wedding Reportage Photography by Isabelle Hattink

Isabelle Hattink, a Netherlands-based wedding photographer and the founder of FotoBelle in 2001, approaches her craft with a documentary approach to storytelling. Through her visual expertise, Isabelle captures the authentic and heartfelt moments of love in a creative and...

Isabelle Hattink

Rotterdam in Zuid Holland, NL *Now booking Amsterdam weddings.
79
2300 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Amsterdam Couples

Amsterdam Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A candid moment during a wedding reception at Reception Paviljoen Puur near Amsterdam, as a child plays a game of giant Jenga outdoors under the warm sun, captured in a charming black and white image.
Basking in love's embrace, the bride and groom share an intimate hug on a balcony overlooking Amsterdam. A truly captivating wedding day portrait captured by an award-winning photographer.
Capturing the love amidst the grandeur of Amsterdam's City Hall, this award-winning portrait infuses the couple's embrace with regal charm, set against the majestic backdrop of the historic building.
Amsterdam Noord Holland wedding picture: Guests at the party venue show their love for the couple, serenading them on the dance floor under vibrant purple lighting, each holding a sheet of paper with the lyrics to sing along.
In this candid wedding photo taken in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, the groom accidentally steps on the bride's dress as they make their way through a narrow doorway after the ceremony. A moment of lightheartedness amidst the joyous occasion.
An image of a wedding couple being lifted on chairs during their party at a location in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, earning a WPJA Purple award
The young son of the wedding couple directs them to pose for a photo during golden hour near the wedding venue in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A wedding day picture taken during the golden hour in the countryside outside Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. The couple is standing on a deserted road, embracing each other lovingly.
A wedding couple posing on a bridge in Amsterdam, he lifts her up lovingly while surrounded by the beauty of nature
Wedding couple portrait, the groom happily lifts his bride off the ground on a forest path surrounded by nature in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A couple stands together outside in Amsterdam, Noord Holland, with a church as their backdrop, creating a beautiful silhouette for their wedding photo.
A couple in silhouette stands outside a church in Amsterdam, Noord Holland on their wedding day, captured in a beautiful outdoor shoot location

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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

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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