Minnesota Wedding Photographers

Minnesota Wedding Photographers

Our Minnesota photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Bloomington, Duluth, Lake Superior, Great Lakes and most of North America

Minnesota Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Minnesota - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Minnesota Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Minnesota 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 town hall, small, quick, 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.

7 Minnesota Wedding Photographers...

Penny McCoy, a Minneapolis-based photographer, takes a documentary approach to her storytelling, using her camera to capture the authentic moments of love and create visually compelling narratives for wedding couples.

3700 (USD)
Pro documentary-style wedding photography by Bradley Hanson

In the journalistic style, Bradley Hanson is an experienced wedding photojournalist who captures the candid moments of the wedding day. With 24 years of experience, he has covered celebrations of all sizes and his work has been featured in magazines and ad campaigns.

5000 (USD)
Earl McCoy is a MN wedding and elopement photographer from the studio of Penny Photographics

With a documentary approach, Earl McCoy, a visual storyteller based in Minneapolis, has developed a profound love for wedding photography. By using alternative views and angles, he skillfully captures the essence of each moment, creating a timeless and captivating visual...

3700 (USD)
Laura Alpizar - Wedding Photographer

Laura Alpizar is an experienced wedding photographer with over 9 years of experience. She draws her inspiration from her father's work in photojournalism and was born and raised in Costa Rica.

4500 (USD)
Destination wedding photography by Ferdy Martinus

Ferdy Martinus is an experienced wedding photographer with 25 years of storytelling through pictures and videos. He received formal photography training from the New York Institute of Photography and has shot around 400 weddings in the US Midwest, particularly in Wisconsin...

1750 (USD)
Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

Taber Lacie, a self-proclaimed photography nerd and former EMT, is now a wedding photojournalist capturing authentic moments with her unique documentary style.

Taber Lacie

West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Minnesota weddings.
3000 (USD)
Engagement Portraits, Elopements and Wedding Photography by Anji Martin Potok's - World Photography, LLC

In a journalistic style, Anji Martin, a visual storyteller, has been capturing moments with her 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 Minnesota weddings.
4450 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Minnesota Couples

Minnesota Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Minnesota Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Wedding photographer captures a breathtaking bridal portrait at Mill City Ruins in MN. The image features a colorful atmosphere with a translucent rainbow flag gracefully enveloping the entire frame.
In a dimly lit Minnesota library, the bride and groom sit closely, their faces softly lit by a book light, captivated in an intimate scene on their wedding day.
The talented wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white portrait of grooms holding hands near the windows at a venue in a hotel in Minnesota.
Brides at Sinclar on Grand pose for an award-winning portrait in a unique chalk writing area during their wedding day.
A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Camp Kamaji in Minnesota. The photo shows a kid in an orange suit running towards the bride outdoors in a natural setting.
In this documentary wedding image, the bride is seen reaching out towards her grandmother, enveloped in the loving presence of her family, creating a genuinely heartwarming moment
A happy bride at the reception venue in MN, playing and having fun with a bubble gun on the dance floor
A joyful moment captured at a documentary wedding, featuring the mother of the bride confidently pole dancing on a vibrant party bus in Minnesota
In Glyndon, Minnesota, at dusk, the couple's children gracefully navigate the rain, moving from one location to another, protected by clear umbrellas
A mother is lifted in the air during the traditional Jewish horah dance at a wedding in Wolf Lake, MN
An intimate and loving embrace between a bride and her grandmother at Whitebear Lake, MN, accompanied by warm smiles, captured in a memorable wedding image
At Whitebear Lake, Minnesota, the reception party of a wedding created a memorable image with bridesmaids dancing in their matching dark green dresses

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Minnesota wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Minnesota 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Minnesota 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 Minnesota wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Minnesota wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Minnesota 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.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Minnesota WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride wipes a tear during an outdoor ceremony at Sapphire Point, Breckenridge, Colorado

Erika + Brandon

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for taking the beautiful photographs and for traveling with us to Colorado! You captured the day perfectly and it was a pleasure to have you there as a part of it! We're so pleased with the results and look forward to reminiscing on these pictures for years to come!

Couple listens to a speech at their wedding reception at the Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin

Chelsea + Chris

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for being such an integral part of our special day and leaving us with memories we'll hold on to forever. Your style and personality were such a perfect fit for us. We hope you were happy to be a part of it too. All the best to you and your family! With love, C+C

BW image of Bride and Groom Laughing at the Head Table at a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wedding Venue

Jerrica + Tim

Photo by Taber Lacie

We cannot thank you enough for the photos that were captured. Though it was crazy and I had almost no timeline for the day, every picture showed so much love and laughter that Tim and I both could not stop laughing and smiling over all of them. Every photo has a moment that he and I remember and that is all we could ask for. You captured so much and I didn’t even know you took my dress to the garden for pics while I was getting ready! These pics are amazing!!! I can’t wait to get these printed on canvas!!