Kentucky Wedding Photographers

Kentucky Wedding Photographers

Our Kentucky photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, Ironville, Meads, Bowling Green, Owensboro

Kentucky Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

LOVE WON'T WAIT! - Couples are quickly moving forward with smaller weddings. Our Kentucky photographers are ready to accommodate.

By planning a simple Kentucky 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, Kentucky documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Kentucky Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Kentucky 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 fast, DIY - do it yourself, city hall, 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 Kentucky Wedding Venues

3 Kentucky Wedding Photographers...

Peter Pawinski

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Kentucky weddings.
2500 (USD)
Texas wedding and elopement photography by Kristin Bednarz

Kristin Bednarz

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

Iris Hu

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

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Kentucky Couples

Kentucky Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Groom kissing bride on the head ontop of the roof with brick building behind them at Osheas Irish Pub, Lousiville, Kentucky
The Louisville, KY wedding photographer added a special touch to the bride's hairstyle spray - backlighting it in blue
At the Osheas Irish Pub, Lousiville, Kentucky, brides dress is hanging inbetween doorway on a chandelier

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Kentucky 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 Kentucky wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Kentucky 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 Kentucky wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Kentucky wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Kentucky 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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