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Our Miami photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Miami Gardens, Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach, Davie, Boca Raton, Sunrise, Plantation, Miami Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lauderhill, Weston, Parkland, Aventura

Miami Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Miami - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Miami 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 romantic, symbolic, non-traditional, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Miami 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, Miami documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple had a small, backyard wedding at their private home, with the ceremony on their own private dock by the water, video streaming live to family who could not attend
Viara Mileva
The couple held hands as they walked on the beach
Katie Kaizer
The couple shared a romantic kiss in front of their closest family members on a beach boardwalk after getting married
Meg Brock

Miami Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Miami 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.

Florida WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, minimony, 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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8 Miami Wedding Photographers...

Gloria Ruth - Wedding and elopement photography

Gloria Ruth: 14+ years of experience capturing candid, emotion-filled wedding moments through top-quality, documentary-style photography. Dedicated to providing stress-free, enjoyable experiences for all, she specializes in pushing creative boundaries to create stunning art.

Gloria Ruth

Plantation in Florida, US *Now booking Miami weddings.
7
4
5500 (USD)
Miami Wedding Photographer Carolina Guzik

As a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Miami, Florida, Carolina Guzik has the unique ability to capture the raw emotions of couples on their special day. When she's not behind the lens, Carolina can be found practicing yoga, and binge-watching popular TV shows.

Carolina Guzik

Miami in Florida, US
4800 (USD)
Wedding photography and elopements by Ray Iavasile of Michigan

Ray Anthony Iavasile, a Michigan-based wedding photographer, is highly regarded for his journalistic style, capturing the essence of moments. Ranked as one of the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide, he is the go-to choice for couples in Michigan.

Ray Iavasile

Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Miami weddings.
68
3000 (USD)

In her 15 years as a Florida photographer, Julie Ambos has established herself as a talented wedding photojournalist. Her unique blend of journalistic style and unobtrusive approach allows her to capture candid and heartfelt moments, creating stunning visuals that tell the...

Julie Ambos

Key West in Florida, US *Now booking Miami weddings.
114
3
84
3450 (USD)

Marta Buso, an accomplished Italian wedding photographer born in 1978 in Venice, takes a documentary approach to her work. With a focus on authentic storytelling, she uses her camera to capture the essence of life's most beautiful moments, while maintaining an...

Marta Buso

Venezia in Venezia, IT *Now booking Miami weddings.
1
3
1600 (EUR)

Based in Visalia, CA, Gingi Freeman is a skilled wedding photojournalist who specializes in non-intrusive, documentary-style photography. With a background in art and storytelling, she captures real moments and raw emotions, allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in...

Gingi Freeman

Visalia in California, US *Now booking Miami weddings.
1400 (USD)
Caribbean and Florida wedding photography by Yaisa Tangwell

Armed with over a decade of experience and a deep understanding of the Caribbean's culture, Yaisa Tangwell in Trinidad, W.I. is a highly sought-after wedding photographer. From bustling cities to serene beaches, her lens captures the essence of Caribbean love and...

Yaisa Tangwell

Petite Valley in Port of Spain, TT *Now booking Miami weddings.
7
2500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Wes Shinn - owner / wedding and elopement photography studio

Wes Shinn is a wedding photographer who has served for a decade as a military photojournalist, capturing major national disasters. His skill for capturing details and stories in an impactful way translates into awe-inspiring memorials of your wedding day.

Wes Shinn

Chesapeake in Virginia, US *Now booking Miami weddings.
3400 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Miami Couples

Miami Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Miami Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Miami Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Miami wedding photos.

Miami Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At twilight in Miami, a WPJA professional captures an intimate engagement portrait of a couple on a highrise balcony, their faces illuminated by a single spotlight.
In this black and white photo taken at Hacienda Los Robles in Miami, FL, three generations come together as the grandfather, father, brother of the groom and the groom are captured in a striking detail shot.
At Casa Florida, Miami, Florida, the groom carefully trims the bride's dress, marking the beginning of their wedding day.
A picture of the bride and groom holding hands overhead, smiling, and celebrating with their friends and family at Casa Florida in Miami, captured by an award-winning WPJA wedding photographer.
Love and celebration is captured in Miami, Florida with a stunning sunset portrait that showcases the iconic Miami skyline as a beautiful backdrop, with the serene water glistening behind the happy couple
The couple posed for a save-the-date wedding announcement picture in Miami, Florida, lit up by the photographer at a nightlife city scene
The soon-to-be-married couple posed in urban mirrors in Miami, Florida, USA for their pre-wedding photo session
The engaged couple's lifestyle pre-wedding portrait in black and white, with a low camera angle and long flowing dress, was taken inside the arched window rotunda at Vizcaya Miami
The engaged couple enjoyed a beautiful night portrait in Miami, Florida, USA with colorful city lights reflecting off the water
The couple's wedding day portrait at Briza on the Bay in Miami is dramatically framed by dark clouds in the background as they cross the road
A couple lifestyle session in Miami, Florida with formal clothing, walls splashed from lights above, and bokeh lights in the foreground
Vizcaya Miami Engagement Session at this historic property with stone walls and steps under a canopy of trees

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Miami wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Miami wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Miami 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.
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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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

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