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Our China photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chongqing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Tianjin, Xi'an

China Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in China - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best China 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 China 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, China documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Pub Street Photography of bride and groom | seated at a table on the streets having a pint
John Sanders
The Father of the Bride escorted her down a sandy aisle to the desert wedding
Lucy Schultz
The bride reads her vows to the groom at a romantic sunset ceremony on a private balcony at the hotel
Laura Segall

China Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small China 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.

Asia WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, pop-up, fast, 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.

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11 China Wedding Photographers...

China-based wedding photography by Leon Wong

Leon Wong is a talented wedding photographer based in China. He has a knack for capturing authentic moments and making use of natural lighting. He also enjoys creating unique and fun engagement portraits with couples.

Leon Wong

Hangzhou, CN
59
4
1
14
4000 (USD)
Couple engagement portrait sessions + wedding and elopement photography by Xiang Qi of Jian Impression

Xiang Qi is an experienced wedding photographer from China who has served over 300 couples in the past decade. He is known for his unique documentary shooting style and for bringing imagination and creativity to his work. Xiang also enjoys having fun and getting artistic...

Xiang Qi

Nanping, CN
141
16
1000 (USD)
Studio portrait of Shanghai wedding photographer Seven Tao

Seven Tao is a Shanghai-based wedding photographer with a focus on lighting, composition, and story-telling. His style combines realism and expressionism to capture powerful scenes of emotions.

Seven Tao

Shanghai, CN
13
4
37
1500 (USD)
Shenzhen wedding day photography by Xiao Ma of Guangdong China

Xiao Ma, a wedding photographer from Shenzhen, China, specializes in capturing pre-wedding day portraits and loves creatively working with romantic couples during engagement sessions.

Xiao Ma

Shenzhen, CN
11
3
6800 (CNY)

Mango Gu is a skilled wedding photographer from China, with over 10 years of experience and international recognition. He developed his love for photography when he received a camera as a gift when he was young.

Mango Gu

Hangzhou, CN
39
34
16000 (CNY)

Jianghui Feng is a skilled wedding photographer in Beijing. Inspired by top industry competitions and street photographer Daidō Moriyama, he captures real moments with precision and skill.

Jianghui Feng

Beijing, CN
17
19
1999 (USD)
Studio portrait of Shandong wedding photographer GuoQi Yang of China, Asia

GuoQi Yang

WeiFang in Shandong, CN
1000 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Will Tee - SW Wedding Photo Studio

Will Tee is a co-founder of SW Photo Studio and an outstanding wedding photographer. He has traveled extensively, experiencing diverse cultures that have enriched his open-mindedness and creativity. His engagement portrait sessions are known for their fun and creative...

Will Tee

Taipei City, TW *Now booking China weddings.
35
25
2000 (USD)

John Lee of Johnleegraphy is an experienced wedding photographer with a distinctive photojournalistic style. Established in 2009 in Hong Kong, his many satisfied clients have attested to his excellent skills in capturing the moment.

John Lee

Ma On Shan, HK
4
10
1
19800 (HKD)
Night Lifestyle Profile Portrait of Kang Jie Goh, a Singapore Wedding Photographer

Kang Jie, a renowned Singaporean wedding photojournalist and founder of Our Momento, has a passion for freezing special moments. With a background in film and a transition to digital photography, he captures a variety of genres including weddings, family, and more. Our...

Goh Kang Jie (Jori)

Lakeside, SG *Now booking China weddings.
1
150/hour (SGD)
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 China weddings.
6
3500 (USD)

2 more photographers available for your wedding...

800 US Dollar

C-Photo | Nanning Wedding Images: Color Song

Nanning in Guangxi, China

 

 

 

Known for Exceptional Wedding Photography
1500 US Dollar

clonephoto | Shaanxi Xi'an Wedding Photographer: Long Kang

Xi'an in Shaanxi, China

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving China Couples

China Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At a balcony in Shanghai, China, the couple sat in patio furniture, exuding style and coolness with their sunglasses and fashionable attire, capturing the essence of their upcoming marriage.
This wedding photo was taken at the bride's home in Shandong, China on the wedding day, capturing a touching moment of reluctance between the bride and her mother.
Wedding photo taken at a mountaintop hotel in Shandong, China, showcasing a joyful couple with a "happiness" sign on the hotel glass, with expansive mountain views and a blue sky in the background.
This wedding photo captures a heartfelt moment at a Shandong, China hotel, where the bride's wedding ring is adorned with her grandmother's handkerchief.
Photograph from a lively outdoor wedding in China's Dashan Li, capturing the chaotic yet orderly contrast between the lively wedding festivities and the serene mountain backdrop.
Capturing the joy and playfulness of a couple in Beijing's Wudaoying Hutong, this engagement portrait session in a Chinese courtyard exudes fun and happiness.
A candid moment frozen in time, showcasing a man in a suit glancing at his watch while the television in the background displays a snooker game.
An elegant wedding scene captured at The Sanya Edition Hotel in China, as the couple's niece watches attentively during their first dance, adding a sweet touch to the celebration.
The bride's floral bouquet being prepared by a stylist in Shanghai, China, adding a touch of elegance to the wedding day.
A candid behind-the-scenes shot from a wedding day preparations at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou, China, showcasing the couple and their loved ones getting ready together.
Engaging portrait captured by a China wedding photographer at the Bund in Shanghai, showcasing a clear umbrella displaying the date for the couple—an artistic touch to their engagement photo.
In Shanghai, China, a heartfelt moment captured during a ceremony as the groom tenderly holds the bridal bouquet while exchanging vows, symbolizing a promise of everlasting love and unity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best China wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top China 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my China 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 China wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find China photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for China 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
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
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

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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND China WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Hao & Lizzy

Photo by Leon Wong

It is really the most wise decision for my wedding to be a photographer.

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Kate & Dom

Photo by John Lee

To John and his wonderful team, Thank you so much for your amazing work. I can’t thank you enough for doing such a great job at capturing the memories on our special day, just the way we liked. Thanks for being so understanding and completely flexible on the day. We were probably one of your most chaotic clients (we know that) but your team’s and your calm presence was exceptional. We never felt pressured for once on the day and you just went with flow. All the meetings I had with you before the wedding were informative. It was a great idea to have met you properly before the wedding. We absolutely love our videos and the pictures – they bring us back to the day every time we see them. I particularly love how they capture the happiness and emotions of our friends and families, they are priceless and we can’t wait to show them to our friends and families from overseas! John, sincerely thank you again for making our wedding day so memorable. Your creativity and special ability deserves to be recognized. I have no doubt recommending your service to all of my friends and families and I’m looking forward to future collaborations with you and your great team. Best wishes, Kate Chow

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Julie & Jeffrey

Photo by John Lee

You are a talented and accommodating photographer. Booking you and your team was very simple and throughout the lead-up to our wedding you were clear and efficient. On the day, you and your team were unfailingly polite and friendly to everyone you came across, and made us and all the guests feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Your team tried the best to accommodate the guests, our family and our demand without complaints. You are great talent for capturing a feeling in an image. You delivered a beautiful set of images that capture many very happy memories despite the occasionally gloomy weather on the day. We were particularly impressed with the shots taken at the rooftop of Excelsior Hotel. I’m sure we will continue to enjoy looking through them for years to come.

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