Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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 joy and intimacy of your wedding day.
By planning a simple Arizona 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, Arizona documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements 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 secret, mini, civil ceremony, 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 Arizona Wedding Venues
19 Arizona Wedding Photographers...
JD Land is a photographer specializing in storytelling and wedding photojournalism. He has been capturing real wedding moments since 2012 and also enjoys wildlife photography, searching for the perfect picture to tell a story.
4000 (USD)
Laura Segall, AZ Wedding Photographer, has a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is an award-winning photographer. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Highways, and other publications.
2800 (USD)
Rebekah Sampson is an Arizona wedding photographer specializing in timeless portraits and emotion-filled documentation. She collaborates with two exceptional women to creatively capture your wedding or elopement day. Married with three children, she finds joy in gardening...
8000 (USD)
Annie Bang, a former journalist, and Associated Press reporter, documents real moments and emotions through documentary and photojournalistic photography. She is passionate about capturing fleeting moments to create timeless memories of our lives.
Annie Bang
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2500 (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)
Brett Butterstein is a wedding photographer based in Southern California. His background in photojournalism and experience from five years of newspaper photography makes him the perfect choice for capturing the true beauty and emotion of a wedding.
Brett Butterstein
Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a unique perspective honed through his love for skateboarding and punk rock. Together with his wife Michelle, they founded Berg Berg Photography in 2021.
Kevin Bergthold
Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Tyler Vu is a Northern California-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a background in graphic design. With his keen eye for composition and dedication to capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and emotions that make...
Tyler Vu
San Jose in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.4000 (USD)
Taking a documentary approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, cultivated his love for photography during his high school years. Immersed in the world of analog cameras, his first wedding shoot at the age of 18 ignited a deep curiosity for...
Milan Lazic
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Carl Bower, an acclaimed photojournalist, and Pulitzer Prize nominee, focuses on capturing the essence of US destination weddings. His unobtrusive approach allows him to preserve poignant and genuine moments, resulting in personal and profound imagery.
Carl Bower
Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3500 (USD)
Loren Haar is a skilled and well-traveled wedding photojournalist, engagement portrait photographer, and artistic wedding portrait photographer. With a background in documenting significant life events and a passion for photography that flourished through learning manual...
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2200 (USD)
Thinh Phan is a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer. With a background in design and a passion for vibrant colors, Thinh captures couples' fun-loving personalities in bold outdoor portraits.
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)
Sierra Dawn is a USA-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a passion for capturing beautiful moments. Influenced by her father's 20+ years in the profession, she brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her work.
Sierra Dawn
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.5500 (USD)
Based in the Western USA, James Juarez is a Mexican-American wedding photojournalist with a degree in Art History from UCLA. With 8 years of experience in documenting punk bands and the fashion industry, he brings a unique perspective to capturing your special day.
James Juarez
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.2450 (USD)
David Braun is an artistic wedding photographer with a background in portrait art. With an artistic approach and extensive freelance experience, he excels in capturing the natural and unforgettable moments of wedding ceremonies. His expertise lies in anticipating and...
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.1250 (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 transitioned from teaching Spanish to wedding photography, now capturing intimate moments worldwide for 5 years. Based in Mancos, Colorado, she enjoys outdoor activities and homesteading with her family.
Evie Felts
Mancos in Colorado, US *Now booking Arizona weddings.3000 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is an USA destination wedding photographer. Growing up, her parents' passion for photography inspired her own, and she has a particular adoration for printed work, making handcrafted albums to ensure her clients have physical memories for years to come.
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: 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.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Arizona 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 Arizona wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Arizona WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Caleb and Bayley
Photo by Jared Lindsay
JARED, these are amazing, I’ve been laughing and crying as I scroll through them all. You killed it!!! -Bayley
Alex & Kari
Photo by James Juarez
It has been 3 years since our wedding day and your photos and video have only enhanced our memories of it all, in the best way possible. You found a way to capture the joy and love that day held and saved it for us to relive any time we want. Kari and I couldn't be more grateful of the care and thoughtfulness you brought to one of the happiest days of our lives. Thank you!
Chesney & Greg
Photo by Carl Bower
Every shot you took was a cut above. Not only are you a master technically, you're an artist. You understand how objects and shapes come together to create a powerful image and tell a story. You've also obviously carefully studied how people interact. The photos are so well-timed... it's almost as if you knew what I was going to do before I did it. That takes quite a trigger finger. You not only took photos of everyone who's important to me... you captured who those people are. My panic. Greg's graciousness. My mother's goofiness. My wedding is the first time I've ever seen my father cry… I know it was just another Saturday at work for you, but that album is the best wedding present I received. I'm so grateful I found you. On top of the compliments regarding your work, I just wanted to say that both Greg and I really enjoyed your company. You have a good spirit about you.
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.
