Boston Wedding Photographers

Boston Wedding Photographers

Our Boston photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury

Boston Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Boston Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Boston 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.

Massachusetts WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, mini, courthouse, 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.

16 Boston Wedding Photographers...

New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz, an award-winning wedding photographer from New England, USA, takes a documentary approach to storytelling, using graphic imagery to beautifully seize the essence of each event. His discreet style allows couples to experience the emotions and joy of their...

Simi Rabinowitz

Somerville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
2700 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Taking a documentary approach to his storytelling, Alex Paul, a visual artist, documents life with a camera as a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings under his belt.

4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer who excels in wedding photojournalism, candid portraiture, and rock climbing. He shoots the wedding day with care and attention to detail using a Leica camera system.

Ben Schaefer

Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
4800 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Kayla Rice is a New England wedding photographer who began her career in professional photography at Syracuse University. With a background in photojournalism, she specializes in wedding and family lifestyle photojournalism.

Kayla Rice

West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
3800 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England small wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Chan

New England-based wedding photographer, Nicole Chan, takes a documentary approach in capturing life through her camera lens. With a focus on storytelling and creating visually stunning images, she captures authentic moments while providing timeline + family-wrangling...

Nicole Chan

Quincy in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6000 (USD)
Portrait of New England Wedding Photographer Connie Miller of studioatticus

Connie Adams is a New England based wedding photographer. With over 250 weddings photographed, she has gained recognition with books and magazines such as O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, The Knot Magazine, and others.

Connie Miller

West Newton in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6600 (USD)

Hugue Robert Marsan is an authentic visual storyteller with a documentary approach to his craft. As a wedding photographer hailing from Haiti, he utilizes his unobtrusive style to capture life's precious moments with his camera.

2550 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson of Boston, MA, is an experienced wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. His work has been published in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. Drawing on storytelling skills, he captures the essence of every...

Channing Johnson

Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
4300 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Annalee Durland-Jones, a Boston, MA Wedding Photographer

Annalee Durland-Jones is a wedding, travel, and adventure photographer based in New England. She discovered her passion for photography in high school and has been capturing authentic and sentimental moments ever since.

6000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a New England wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has been capturing the heartfelt moments of love with a camera, using a documentary approach to storytelling.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6500 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photographer, brings his love for adventure and the outdoors to his work. With a background in exploring mountains and fishing in the coastal waters of Maine and New Hampshire, he now calls the Mad River Valley of Vermont home, where he...

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
8000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah, a Vermont-based wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to his work. Influenced by storytelling and visual narratives, he captures authentic moments that tell a unique and compelling story.

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6500 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Christine Hochkeppel, a seasoned New England wedding photojournalist, has a decade of experience capturing weddings and has contributed to renowned publications like Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

3675 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

Katie Kaizer is a documentary wedding photographer based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With a background in photojournalism and a passion for storytelling, Katie is dedicated to capturing the moments and experiences that couples will cherish forever.

Katie Kaizer

Nantucket in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
8500 (USD)
Wenjie Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

With a documentary approach and a passion for visual storytelling, Will Han captures life's genuine moments of love. As a wedding photographer, he uses his camera to authentically document the emotions and experiences of couples.

Wenjie Han

Long Island City in New York, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Boston Couples

Boston Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A fine art portrait captured by a Boston wedding photographer, at Seaport area in MA, of a couple walking and holding hands with glass reflections for an engagement session.
Creative portrait of a couple by a Boston wedding photographer, in an engagement session photo on Commonwealth Avenue in, MA, where she shows off her ring on ring finger, their kiss is out of focus.
A black and white wedding photograph capturing a humorous moment at the ceremony in Boston, MA, where the priest appears to have the arms of a painting behind him.
Award-winning portrait capturing the modern couple against a backdrop of colors. Backlit with a red and orange spotlight, this contemporary image showcases their love in the heart of Boston, Mass.
Capturing their modern love story, this award-winning portrait frames the stylish couple against the backdrop of a Boston subway train, embodying contemporary romance with a touch of artistic flair.
Bride and groom elegantly make their way to the wedding ceremony on an escalator at a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts - a bw timeless image
At Boston, MA, a bride's sisters and mother lend a hand as she gets into her wedding dress at the hotel, moments before the ceremony
At Mastros Restaurant in Boston, guests and children gather around round tables, eagerly awaiting the bride and groom on their wedding day.
In this picture taken by a WPJA wedding photographer, a couple embraces each other while standing on the stairs overlooking the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, MA
In Boston, Massachusetts, a bride gracefully navigates a puddle in the crosswalk as the couple makes their way to their rainy wedding ceremony
A couple is captured in an engagement portrait taken in the beautiful Boston Public Gardens, where they are seen sitting on a red and white checked picnic blanket, sharing a lunch snack and playfully feeding each other
A couple is pictured in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves, both stylishly dressed in black formal attire, joyfully laughing together

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Boston photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Boston wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Boston 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Boston WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Madaket - Nantucket Island Wedding Ceremony - MA Photographer

Kaylan and Mike

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, No words can describe how talented you are. We love every picture and every moment you captured. I have gone through them with Michael over and over again and we still well with tears. Thank you from the bottom four hearts for everything and for our beautiful prints you gave us! We have wept joyfully recounting the most magical and important moment of our lives and every time I'm amazed. I will re-live the moments my entire life through your images. They are perfect. Thank you, Kaylan and Mike

Madaket Beach, Nantucket wedding photography from a seaside, shore elopement

Heather and Mitch

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, We want to thank you for everything you did for us this past summer. Canceling our original wedding plans because of covid was difficult but we felt so lucky to get the chance to replan with you! Our photos were more than we could have dreamed of and they have brought us so much joy over the last several months. Thank you for the prints too! It's so nice enjoying them framed! Love, Heather, Mitch, and Kira

Wedding Ceremony Photography at the First Congregational Church - Nantucket, MA

Jenna and Brandon

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Dear Katie, It is difficult to put down on paper how much gratitude we feel about the entire experience. This has been one truly amazing year! It is not lost son us how incredibly fortunate we are to have had our love story captured so beautifully by someone who started as a photographer and ended up being an amazing friend! Brandon and I are so grateful for your kindness, caring and genuine heart. You have truly made this entire experience magical. Your talent truly shines through the lens and each photo is more beautiful than the next. Your ability to capture feelings and emotions puts you above the rest. Everything from our weekend was perfect. Thank you for taking this journey with us. Thank you for your support and love. We are so honored to know you Katie. You're simply the best. Thank you for absolutely everything! All our love, Jenna and Brandon