Alabama Wedding Photographers

Alabama Wedding Photographers

Our Alabama photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Dothan, Auburn, Decatur, and all of AL

Alabama Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Alabama Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Alabama 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 mini, DIY - do it yourself, pop-up, 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 Alabama Wedding Venues

4 Alabama Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

Joshua Grasso is a East Coast USA-based wedding photographer, dad, husband, and diaper-changing ninja. He and his wife are high school sweethearts and love documenting their daughter's sweet moments and adventures.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking Alabama weddings.
2800 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown is an overeducated wedding photojournalist, capturing a variety of weddings around the world with sensitivity, emotion, and an eye for detail.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking Alabama weddings.
3000 (USD)
Texas wedding and elopement photography by Kristin Bednarz

Kristin Bednarz is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with expertise in capturing the essence of weddings through her storytelling approach. She has documented more than 250+ weddings worldwide.

Kristin Bednarz

Slaton in Texas, US *Now booking Alabama weddings.
4500 (USD)
Color wedding photography by Iris Hu

Iris Hu is a talented wedding photojournalist who travels all over the USA, capturing authentic and emotional moments with a journalistic and lifestyle style. She is inspired by light and creates artistic images that tell a story.

Iris Hu

Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Alabama weddings.
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Alabama Couples

Alabama Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Photo of a man using a sword to uncork a bottle of champagne by a Birmingham, AL wedding photographer.
Birmingham wedding photographer captured this photo of a white cake topped with purple flowers beautifully displayed in front of green wall covered in many shelves and vases
Birmingham wedding photographer captured this photo of a little girl excitedly getting her hair curled before the wedding begins

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Alabama 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 Alabama wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Alabama photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Alabama WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!