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Massachusetts Wedding Photographers
Massachusetts Wedding Photographers
Our Massachusetts photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Boston, Worcester, Berkshires, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, Quincy, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, New England
Massachusetts Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Massachusetts - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Massachusetts photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your modern, religious, unique, or at-home wedding.
By planning a simple Massachusetts elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Massachusetts documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Massachusetts Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Massachusetts 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 minimony, small, civil ceremony, or any other type of 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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35 Massachusetts Wedding Photographers...
Simi Rabinowitz is an award-winning wedding photographer from New England, USA. He focuses on natural light and raw emotion, creating unique images that tell the special story of each event.
2700 (USD)
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.
4200 (USD)
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...
4300 (USD)
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)
Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer known for his documentary approach to storytelling through visuals. From capturing love-filled moments to showcasing authenticity, he utilizes a Leica camera system to create stunning images that recount the essence of the...
4800 (USD)
In his journalistic style, Alex Paul, a visual storyteller, has captured the intimate moments of over 250 destination weddings as a New England-based professional wedding photographer.
4500 (USD)
Christine Hochkeppel, a New England documentary wedding photographer, brings a decade of experience in capturing weddings and has contributed to publications including Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.
3675 (USD)
With a documentary approach to his work, Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer from New England USA, combines his artistic flair and technical expertise to create visually stunning images that tell a compelling story.
4000 (USD)
In her work as a documentary wedding photographer based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Katie Kaizer combines her background in photojournalism with her talents as a visual storyteller. She is passionate about capturing the moments that make each couple's wedding...
8500 (USD)
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...
6000 (USD)
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.
6600 (USD)
Hugue Robert Marsan is a Haitian documentary wedding photographer, capturing the essence of his environment since 2003. He brings to life moments with his lens, creating true art through HRMarsan Photography.
2550 (USD)
Mark Davidson, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is an award-winning wedding photographer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Commercial Photography from the Brooks Institute of Photography. With a style that combines photojournalism and relaxed portraits, his work has been...
2850 (USD)
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)
Lisa Gallagher, a documentary wedding photographer based in Cape Cod, believes in preserving cherished memories by capturing the natural unfolding of events in an unobtrusive manner.
4000 (USD)
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 Massachusetts weddings.6500 (USD)
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 Massachusetts weddings.6500 (USD)
Oliver Parini is a New England wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, also specializing in editorial and commercial photography for top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. When not capturing special moments,...
Oliver Parini
Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.4000 (USD)
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 Massachusetts weddings.8000 (USD)
Esther Gibbons takes a documentary approach to wedding day storytelling through her visual captures of authentic moments. With a camera in hand, she immerses herself in the emotions and experiences of her subjects, capturing their love and genuine moments.
Esther Gibbons
Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.3600 (CAD)
Katie, the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI, has been in business for over 5 years, capturing around 100 weddings. Her photography journey began in high school and was rekindled while planning her own wedding.
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton
East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.5000 (USD)
Siri Jones, a wedding photographer based in Midcoast ME, brings a unique perspective shaped by diverse experiences in Boston, Seattle, and Sydney. Specializing in emotional documentary wedding photography, Siri effortlessly navigates various locations, capturing timeless...
Siri Jones
Camden in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.4700 (USD)
In his role as a visual storyteller, James Nix brings his journalistic style and 15 years of experience as a photojournalist to his work as an NC wedding photographer. He excels at capturing unique moments that make each wedding day special.
James Nix
Old Saybrook in Connecticut, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.2500 (USD)
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 Massachusetts weddings.3000 (USD)
Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a talented wedding photojournalist duo, are the creative minds behind Two Adventurous Souls, an exceptional team that skillfully documents the genuine emotions and cherished moments of couples' most important day.
Brittany Bugaj
Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.4900 (USD)
Denise Chastain, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with over 25 years of experience, utilizes a journalistic style to capture the authentic moments of couples' wedding day. Her unobtrusive approach allows her to document the genuine emotions and candid interactions...
Denise Chastain
Lynbrook in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.3500 (USD)
Eric McCallister, a New Hampshire wedding photographer with a photojournalistic style, began his career documenting rock climbers. With a passion for creating emotional images, he has captured over 400 weddings since 2008 in New England and beyond.
Eric McCallister
Somersworth in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.3400 (USD)
Sarah Priestap, a visual storyteller and photographer based in New England, USA, approaches her work in a journalistic style. With a degree in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of Technology and years of experience alongside her partner, Sarah expertly captures...
Sarah Priestap
Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.3500 (USD)
David Butler II, a photographer known for his documentary approach, takes artistic and storytelling visual skills to weddings. His work has been featured in various esteemed publications, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, and USA Today.
David Butler II
Somers in Connecticut, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.2800 (USD)
Geoff Hansen, a New England based wedding photographer since 1994, has been documenting life since age 13 in South Dakota and holds journalism credentials from the University of Minnesota. His passion for photojournalism creates candid and timeless wedding images.
Geoff Hansen
Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.1500 (USD)
Mark Bolton, an award-winning photojournalist with 32 years of experience, brings his newspaper background to every wedding. His goal is to document the real visual story, going beyond traditional shots, and capturing candid moments naturally. His work spans national...
Mark Bolton
Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.2500 (USD)
Based in Vermont, Joanna Banks-Morgan is a highly skilled wedding photographer with a background in journalism and film. She studied at Cardiff University and gained valuable experience at Westcountry Television. Since 2008, Joanna has been dedicated to capturing couples...
Joanna Banks Morgan
Middlebury in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.6450 (USD)
Raised in a close-knit Italian-Irish household, Alexandra Nurthen's affinity for photography blossomed as she embraced her calling as a skilled documentary wedding photographer.
Alexandra Nurthen
Annapolis in Maryland, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.6000 (USD)
Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Jennifer Lamy is a highly skilled wedding photographer who specializes in capturing luxury weddings and creating timeless images. With 18 years of experience and a wanderlust spirit, she combines editorial and documentary styles to produce...
Jennifer Lamy
Newport in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.5600 (USD)
Tom Waldenberg is a wedding photographer based in the Eastern U.S., passionate about capturing beautiful, genuine moments for couples. Tom loves playing guitar for bands and tending to his garden.
Tom Waldenberg
Raleigh in North Carolina, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.3000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Massachusetts Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Massachusetts Wedding Photographers
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Massachusetts Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Massachusetts wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Massachusetts marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Massachusetts engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Massachusetts wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Massachusetts 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Massachusetts wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Massachusetts 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
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Massachusetts WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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
Kaleigh & Brent
Photo by James Nix
Brent and I, as well as our entire family and friends, are absolutely in love with all of our pictures... People have told us our pictures look like they are out of a magazine. All of our pictures truly document our wedding day from start to finish even including all of the small details. We couldn't be more pleased... Thank you so much James!
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
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.
