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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
The groom struggled a little bit to get the ring on during the ring exchange, but the image of that moment was perfect
Christelle Rall
The bride and groom tied the knot in a small yet intimate civilian union ceremony, with the mayor officiating and their closest family and friends present to witness the happy couple's kiss as they were declared husband and wife
Henri Deroche
Bride and groom in wedding limo
Rogerio Frota dos Santos

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 city hall, mini, town hall, 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

Andrew Heeley, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a flair for capturing raw emotions, unveils hidden narratives through his expert manipulation of light and contrast.

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 an expert England wedding photojournalist who runs M and G Wedding Photography alongside his wife Hollie Mateer and another photographer, Matt Godman. His photography passion began in childhood, inspired by his father’s art and animation teaching career.

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

With an impressive background as a wedding photojournalist, Simon Dewey brings his expertise in capturing candid and intimate moments to every event he photographs 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

In a journalistic style, Mark Wallis, a wedding photographer, expertly captures the heartfelt moments and authentic emotions of the wedding day, from the behind-the-scene preparations to the lively 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 photographer, takes a documentary approach to storytelling, capturing authentic moments of couples' special day. With a passion for photography since childhood, Makowski's first encounter with a camera was at the age of 7...

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, is known for her journalistic style and ability to capture the authentic moments of a wedding. With a background in film photography and fine art influences, she brings a unique perspective as a visual storyteller.

Dominique Shaw

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

Leveraging his acting experience, Sam Chipman emerges as a skilled wedding reportage photographer. Excelling at capturing genuine moments, he brings out the true personality and unique connection between each couple.

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: 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.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked South Yorkshire wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the South Yorkshire 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.
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
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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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