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Xi'an Wedding Photographers

Our Xi'an photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in:

Xi'an Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Xi'an - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Xi'an 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 Xi'an 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, Xi'an documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The groom toasts during a destination elopement with closest friends
Stefano Snaidero
The groom was captivated as he looked over his shoulder at the stunning bride who had just arrived for their small elopement wedding; the perfect moment captured in a beautiful photo
Valeria Berti
The bride and groom prayed together during their small church wedding ceremony, captured in a beautiful black and white photo by their elopement photographer
Bryan Aleman

Xi'an Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Xi'an 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.

Shaanxi WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, town 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 Xi'an Wedding Venues

1 Xi'an Wedding Photographers...

Long Kang

Xi'an in Shaanxi, CN
1500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Xi'an Couples

Xi'an Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A photo taken at Xi'an Hi-tech Hotel shows the groom playfully arriving to pick up the bride while wearing a dinosaur suit during their wedding.
Captured at Xi'an Jinyuan Pavilion Hotel, this image shows a little boy celebrating his victory in a game during the wedding after party.
Wedding photo taken in a mirror at Xi'an Zhuoke Hotel shows the groom and his friends assisting each other in putting on their suits.
Wedding photo taken at Hyatt Regency Xi 'an with the bride getting ready while her bridesmaids chat in the foreground.
The moment when the groom and his friend participate in traditional gatecrashing games to pick up the bride at a wedding held at the Grand Hyatt Xi'an.
A fun image captured at a wedding at Tang Dynasty Art Garden Hotel in China, showing the groom playing a game with his groomsman.
Wedding photo capturing a groom running to pick up the bride while holding a bouquet, taken at The Westin Xi'an, China.
A heartwarming moment as the bride's parents proudly witness their daughter wearing the traditional Xiuhe in Xi'an, China during the wedding
In Xi'an, China, the groom becomes emotional, shedding tears as he reads his vows during the wedding ceremony
Her veil billowing gracefully in the wind, the Xi'an bride glowed in her portrait, a vision of ethereal beauty
During a traditional Chinese wedding at Xi'an, China, a newlywed couple was photographed in the hotel elevator, capturing a unique portrait of the happy couple
At Xi'an in China, Shaolin Monks' marital arts toys and wedding rings were highlighted in a detailed wedding photoshoot

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Xi'an wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Xi'an 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 top-ranked Xi'an wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Xi'an 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Xi'an 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 Xi'an wedding day by.
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