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South Yorkshire Wedding Photographers

Our South Yorkshire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley

South Yorkshire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in South Yorkshire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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 family member officiated a romantic beach wedding, creating a memorable day for the couple
Morgan O'Neil
The bride and groom giggled as they posed for sunrise light portraits beneath the big trees
Lucy Schultz
A powerful portrait of a couple holding hands while walking along a dock over a blue-green ocean captures a timeless stroll
Valeria Berti

South Yorkshire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small South Yorkshire 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.

England WPJA members are ready to document any quick, city hall, fast, 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 Yorkshire Wedding Venues

8 South Yorkshire Wedding Photographers...

United Kingdom wedding reportage photography by Andrew Heeley

Known for his expertise in wedding reportage photography, Andrew Heeley skillfully captures the essence of each couple's love story, infusing his images with timeless beauty.

Andrew Heeley

Sheffield in South Yorkshire, GB
16
2
1
36
2000 (GBP)
UK engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Patrick Mateer

Patrick Mateer is a talented England documentary wedding photographer. Alongside his wife Hollie Mateer, he operates the successful M and G Wedding Photography studio. His love for photography started early, as he was influenced by his father’s work as an art and animation...

Patrick Mateer

Kingston Upon Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
156
3
3
2500 (GBP)
Documentary wedding photography by Janina Brocklesby

Janina Brocklesby is a travel-loving wedding photographer who is passionate about capturing beautiful moments on camera. With a love for outdoor adventures, animals, and all forms of art, Janina's photography combines her artistic eye with a genuine love for...

Janina Brocklesby

Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
32
1
1
18
1000 (GBP)
East Midlands documentary wedding photography by Simon Dewey of England, United Kingdom

A skilled documentary wedding photographer, Simon Dewey combines his passion for storytelling with his natural talent for photography to create beautiful and authentic memories for couples in The Midlands.

Simon Dewey

Derby in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
4
1150 (GBP)
BW portrait of Mark Wallis, Europe wedding reportage photographer

Mark Wallis is a professional wedding photographer specialising in UK and worldwide weddings. Mark excels in capturing the real story of your wedding, from preparations to the dancefloor!

Mark Wallis

Long Eaton in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
56
1450 (GBP)
Portrait of Nottinghamshire elopement and wedding photographer Martin Makowski, of United Kingdom England East Midlands

Martin Makowski, a Nottinghamshire wedding reportage photographer, has been capturing stunning wedding moments for 6 years. Photography has always been his passion - his first experience with a camera was at the age of 7, when he inherited his father's Russian Zenith...

Martin Makowski

Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
22
1400 (GBP)
United Kingdom documentary wedding photography by Dominique Shaw of York Place Studios

Dominique Shaw, an England wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to storytelling, capturing the authentic moments of a wedding. With her unobtrusive style and fine art influences, she brings a visual perspective that is both captivating and authentic.

Dominique Shaw

London, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
11
3500 (GBP)
England wedding photography by Sam Chipman

With his acting background and a keen eye for authenticity, Sam Chipman sets himself apart as a wedding photojournalist. He elegantly documents the special moments of the day, effortlessly blending in as a relaxed guest.

Sam Chipman

Keighley in West Yorkshire, GB *Now booking South Yorkshire weddings.
2
595 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving South Yorkshire Couples

South Yorkshire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Wedding photo at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield, UK captures emotional moment as bride wipes tear during groom's speech. A deep photo with layers.
Captured at Wortley Hall, this wedding photo showcases the bride and groom at the head table, with the maid of honor giving a speech and the bride sharing a laugh.
Photograph capturing the bride and groom's intimate first dance at The Pastures Hotel wedding. Professional black and white image showcasing the love between the couple.
Photograph taken at The Pastures Hotel capturing the bride and groom's intimate first dance in low light. A beautiful moment of love captured by the photographer.
A wedding image captured at Whirlowbrook Hall, Sheffield, showing the Bride getting ready as she puts on her dress, presented in black and white.
An emotional moment captured during bridal prep in Sheffield, UK, as the bride and her father share a first look in the mirror, with her sister in the background.
Award-winning portrait of a modern, stylish couple sharing a romantic kiss in the red setting of the Lyceum Theatre auditorium on their wedding day in Sheffield, England.
A couple in Wentworth, Yorkshire, UK, is captured in an engagement photography session, as they share laughter while standing in a beautiful grassy field
The couple in Bolehills, Sheffield, South Yorkshire posed for a pre-wedding portrait on a park bench, facing away from each other
In a serene image of minimalism, a couple stands in a clear sky, embracing each other in a frame filled with negative space
The couple shared a brief kiss shoulder width apart in front of a large corrugated metal door at Trafalgar Warehouse in Sheffield, UK, with the sun streaming through the gaps in the building and creating a warm, romantic atmosphere
This Sheffield couple is having fun running through the tall plants in the Botanical Gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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