WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Arizona Wedding Photographers
Arizona Wedding Photographers
Our Arizona photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Alpine, Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe, Flagstaff, Payson, Sedona, Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon National Park, Seven Natural Wonders, Sun Belt, Papago Park, Desert Botanical Gardens, Superstition Mountains, Usury Mountain Park, Tempe Town Lake, Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Salt River, South Mountain, and throughout AZ
Arizona Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Arizona - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Arizona photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your religious, romantic, symbolic, or at-home wedding.
By planning a simple Arizona elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Arizona documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Arizona Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Arizona 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 self solemnization, micro, small, or any other type of 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 Arizona Wedding Venues
20 Arizona Wedding Photographers...
Laura Segall, AZ Wedding Photographer, is an award-winning photographer with a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work has been published in The New York Times, People Magazine, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Highways, and more.
2800 (USD)
Arizona wedding photographer, Rebekah Sampson, delivers timeless portraits and emotion-filled documentation. Works with two incredible women to capture your wedding or elopement day with creative honesty. Married with three children, enjoys gardening and relies on good...
8000 (USD)
Based in Southern California, Brett Butterstein is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism and extensive experience in newspaper photography. With his keen eye for detail and ability to capture raw emotions, he is the ideal choice for...
Brett Butterstein
Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer in California, Annie Bang brings a background as a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on documenting real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic...
Annie Bang
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2500 (USD)
Loren Haar is a skilled wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, specializing in capturing authentic and emotional moments. With a background in documenting life events, Loren's passion for photography grew after mastering manual mode.
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2200 (USD)
Northern California wedding photographer, Tyler Vu, combines a background in graphics design with a simple philosophy to capture life as it happens. With a keen eye for composition and a focus on capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and...
Tyler Vu
San Jose in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.4000 (USD)
Based in the Rocky Mountains of CO, Sean Lara is a skilled wedding photojournalist renowned for his creative and storytelling approach to capturing wedding day moments. With expertise in engagement portrait photography and artistic wedding portraits, he brings a unique...
Sean Lara
Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2250 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and unconventional approach to capturing special moments. Co-founding Berg Berg Photography with his wife Michelle in 2021, they strive to create authentic and visually striking wedding memories.
Kevin Bergthold
Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
In the journalistic-style approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, discovered his passion for images while in high school. A momentous occasion at age 18, capturing his first wedding with an analog camera, sparked his desire to delve into the...
Milan Lazic
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Carl Bower, photojournalist and Pulitzer finalist, specializes in US destination weddings. He approaches them with a quiet presence to capture authentic moments. Carl looks to document natural interactions without direction, aiming to achieve personal and meaningful results...
Carl Bower
Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Thinh Phan, a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, brings a flair for capturing couples' vibrant personalities in bold and colorful outdoor portraits. With a background in design and a passion for photography, Thinh skillfully crafts...
Thinh Phan
in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2500 (USD)
Taking a documentary approach, Jared Lindsay, a wedding storyteller, captures the heartfelt moments of love in an authentic and unique way through his photography.
Jared Lindsay
Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2100 (USD)
From a young age, Joey Curry had a passion for photography that surpassed his animating dreams. Mesmerized by his mother's camera, he developed a deep addiction to capturing the world around him.
Joey Curry
New Providence in New Jersey, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2000 (USD)
Sierra Dawn is a USA-based traveling wedding photographer. Her passion and knowledge is passed down from her father's 20+ years in the profession.
Sierra Dawn
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.5500 (USD)
James Juarez is a Mexican-American wedding photojournalist with a degree in Art History from UCLA. He has 8 years of experience documenting punk bands and in the fashion industry. Based in the Western USA.
James Juarez
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2450 (USD)
David Braun is a skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in outdoor portrait art. With an artistic approach and extensive freelance experience, he excels in capturing the natural and unforgettable moments of weddings.
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.1250 (USD)
Nemanja Zdravkovic is a highly skilled wedding photographer who has been capturing love stories for over a decade. With a background in visual storytelling and formal education in photography, he has been perfecting his craft since 2011 in Europe. Specializing in a unique...
Nemanja Zdravkovic
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2400 (USD)
Dennis Mock, a talented documentary wedding photographer, brings his background in sports and architectural photography to create captivating compositions. Recognized and awarded by professional photography associations, he has also received prestigious honors from Kodak...
Dennis Mock
San Diego in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Evie Felts, a wedding photographer with 5 years of experience, left teaching to pursue art. She connects with clients worldwide and captures intimate moments. Evie lives in Mancos, Colorado, enjoying outdoor activities when not photographing.
Evie Felts
Mancos in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures raw emotions and candid moments. Her love for printed work ensures her clients have timeless memories.
Stephanie Sonju
Boynton Beach in Florida, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3100 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Arizona Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Arizona Wedding Photographers
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Arizona Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Arizona wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Arizona marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Arizona engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Arizona wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Arizona 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: Who are the best Arizona wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Arizona 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 Arizona photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Arizona 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Arizona WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Allie and Cody
Photo by David Braun
Hi David, Just letting you know I received the memory stick! I love all the extra touches you did, that is really cool and cute! We couldn’t believe it when we opened the package. Thank you again, I really appreciate everything you have done for our engagement and wedding photos. Mahalo- Allie
Morgan and Jordan
Photo by Carl Bower
Thank you so much! The photos are stunning - we truly couldn't be happier!
LAURA AND SID
Photo by David Braun
Hi David, You were so great to work with and the pictures are really stunning. We will leave you a review ASAP, hoping to get to it this weekend! Thank you for everything!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
