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
Maryland Wedding Photographers
Maryland Wedding Photographers
Our Maryland photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Annapolis, Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, Frederick, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Waldorf
Maryland Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Maryland - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Maryland 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 Maryland 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, Maryland documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
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Maryland Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Maryland 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 small, pop-up, mini, 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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27 Maryland Wedding Photographers...
Kenneth Clapp is an experienced US-based wedding photographer with an eye for visual arts and storytelling. Specializing in wedding photojournalism and bold photography, he has shot an average of 20 weddings per year, gaining experience from internships with recognized...
3000 (USD)
Morgan O'Neil is a skilled wedding and engagement photographer, specializing in vibrant coastal wedding photos. With 8 years of experience in capturing authentic and candid moments, Morgan also enjoys taking film photos in her free time and loves boating, skiing, and...
4800 (USD)
With a documentary style, Breanna Shaw captures love and connection in her photography, dedicating her life to sharing these moments with clients as she travels the world.
3850 (USD)
With a documentary approach, Mary Kate McKenna, an experienced wedding photographer, competently tells the visual story of couples. Specializing in small weddings, courthouse weddings, and destination micro weddings, she captures and preserves the genuine moments that...
2500 (USD)
Ryan Rayburn brings nine years of photographic journalism experience and a degree in photography to bear on capturing all the memories of couples’ special day. His considerable skill and proven track record ensure that couples’ wedding experience will be permanently...
2200 (USD)
Kimberly Dean, a Baltimore wedding photographer, has been skillfully documenting weddings and love stories since 2015. With a journalistic approach and a creative vision, she tells each unique story with passion and captures an average of 15-25 weddings per year.
3500 (USD)
Alexandra Nurthen has a passion for capturing true human experiences. Growing up in an Irish-Italian family, she was constantly surrounded by people she loves and always found time to take pictures.
6000 (USD)
Dedicated Maryland photographer Aira Hickman, a loving mother and Navy veteran's wife, captures genuine moments with an organic approach. Passionate since picking up her first camera, she focuses on authenticity and making clients feel confident and loved.
880 (USD)
Brittany Diliberto is an East Coast USA-based photographer capturing spectacular moments with creative, artistic, and inspirational angles. Drawing from a background in professional lighting design, Brittany imprints emotion in her work.
Brittany Diliberto
Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4250 (USD)
Scott Josuweit, a documentary wedding photographer based in the USA, specializes in candidly and creatively documenting important moments, ensuring a true and immersive wedding experience for every couple.
Scott Josuweit
York in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3500 (USD)
With a background in art history and photography, Matt Kolf has established himself as a reputable documentary wedding photographer, renowned for his ability to document Catholic weddings in Spain and on the East Coast.
Matt Kolf
Washington DC in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3500 (USD)
Adopting a documentary approach, USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock employs his storytelling talent to capture incredible moments since his own brother's wedding a decade ago. By establishing a genuine connection with couples, he creates a comfortable...
Johnny Shryock
Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4250 (USD)
Natasha Lamalle takes a documentary approach to her photography, drawing on her fifteen years of experience as a journalist. With her keen eye and storytelling abilities, she skillfully captures the authentic and emotional moments of love.
Natasha Lamalle
Washington DC in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4000 (USD)
With a passion for storytelling through images, Megan Rei is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Washington metropolitan area. Combining her experience in dog photography with her love for traveling, Megan strives to create a visual narrative that captures...
Megan Rei
Bristow in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4000 (USD)
Lauren Barkume is a Washington Metro Area wedding photographer with a passion for nature, travel and joy. She has a unique photographic style, creating beautiful images with soul and story. Lauren believes in helping people feel seen and empowering them to be their true...
Lauren Barkume
Alexandria in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4990 (USD)
With over 20 years of expertise, Erin Ninehouser is a seasoned wedding photojournalist based in the Eastern USA. Known for her ability to capture raw emotions, her work immortalizes wedding moments.
Erin Ninehouser
Ambridge in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3600 (USD)
Anastasiia Polyakov's journalistic approach, combined with her creative vision, allows her to capture the true essence of human spirit and emotion in her wedding photography.
Anastasiia Polyakov
Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3500 (USD)
In journalistic style, Ken Pak, a visual storyteller, freezes the most natural once-in-a-lifetime moments through his lenses, making them as beautiful as the couple remembers them.
Ken Pak
Washington DC in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3900 (USD)
John Ryan, a highly skilled wedding photojournalist based in Philadelphia, has been capturing the intimate moments of couples' special days since 2011.
John Ryan
Lafayette Hill in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3800 (USD)
Washington Metropolitan Area wedding photographer Sarah Sta Ana is a documentary photographer with a passion for storytelling and capturing raw, pure, and beautiful moments. Initially drawn to the world of non-profits, she moved to Washington, DC to further develop her...
Sarah Sta Ana
Aldie in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.1800 (USD)
Andrew Morrell is a professional wedding photographer with a unique perspective. He has his own style, blending art and technology with his abiding love of music, and bringing an element of improvisation to the weddings and elopements he shoots.
Andrew Morrell
Cleveland in Ohio, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3600 (USD)
In her journalistic style, Colleen Stepanian, a visual storyteller and freelance photographer, captures poignant moments that preserve present reality for future nostalgia. She is driven by human connection, relationships, and vulnerability, embracing the responsibility to...
Colleen Stepanian
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4800 (USD)
With a documentary approach to storytelling, Anji Martin, a visual, has been documenting life with a camera since childhood. Specializing in wedding and elopement photography, she primarily serves couples in the Washington, DC, area but is available for destination weddings.
Anji Martin
Washington in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.4450 (USD)
Kevin Quinlan, a wedding photojournalist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art/Photography, utilizes a journalistic style to capture genuine moments. With his commercial experience, including esteemed clients like The University of Delaware, he expertly documents real...
Kevin Quinlan
Newark in Delaware, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.2250 (USD)
Michelle M. Peters is an experienced wedding photographer with multiple creativities. She began her craft at a young age, spurred by a pro photojournalist mentor, and further developed her photography skills at the Pennsylvania State University.
Michelle M. Peters
Beech Creek in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.1350 (USD)
Emie McGee, a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Lynchburg, VA, captures timeless moments with a unique editing style inspired by film photography. Trust her to make your wedding day memorable and stress-free.
Emie McGee
Lynchburg in Virginia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.3200 (USD)
Susannah Stevens, a D.C. native with an MA in multimedia journalism, specializes in intimate weddings, micro-weddings, and elopements. She offers short-notice availability, prioritizing meaningful moments, and employs an open and collaborative approach for documentary-style...
Susannah Stevens
Washington DC in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Maryland weddings.1100 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Maryland Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Maryland Wedding Photographers
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Maryland Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Maryland wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Maryland marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Maryland engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Maryland 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 Maryland wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Maryland 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 Maryland wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Maryland photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Maryland 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
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
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Maryland WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Samantha and Marc
Photo by Kevin Quinlan
We all love the photos! You worked your magic and caught some really great moments. -From the Mother of The Bride,
Meg and Matt
Photo by Kevin Quinlan
You really outdid yourself, I've gotten so many compliments. They really are fantastic!,
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.
