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
New Jersey Wedding Photographers
New Jersey Wedding Photographers
Our New Jersey photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Toms River, Clifton, Trenton, Camden, New Brunswick
New Jersey Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in New Jersey - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best New Jersey 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 outdoor, modern, casual, or at-home wedding.
By planning a simple New Jersey 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, New Jersey documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
New Jersey Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small New Jersey 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 quick, civil ceremony, town hall, 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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21 New Jersey Wedding Photographers...
Using her journalistic style, wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta has been a visual storyteller for 20 years. With her keen eye, she captures heartfelt moments of love and delivers authentic and comprehensive results.
3650 (USD)
Brad Resnick is an East Coast-based wedding photographer. With 8+ years in the wedding industry and prior experience in theater, he knows how to capture meaningful moments with a unique and natural approach.
2900 (USD)
Wedding photographer Rylan Earle-Lott specializes in photojournalistic style captures in the Greater Philadelphia region. With a focus on authentic connections and candid moments, Rylan excels in documenting unique and unconventional celebrations that showcase the...
3650 (USD)
With a strong foundation in visual arts and over 20 years of experience, Jason Rhee brings a unique perspective as a documentary wedding photographer. Through his captivating images, he skillfully captures the true essence of the couple.
2950 (USD)
Hailing from New Jersey, Kelly Giardina specializes in fun and dynamic wedding photography throughout the Tri-State Area. She values authentic connections and strives to capture the unique essence of each relationship. With a photo-journalistic style and a talent for ninja-...
3995 (USD)
In 2006, William West began his career as a professional photographer, branching out to documentary wedding photography. He has photographed over 650 weddings around the world, making use of his diverse skills in business development, graphic design, and art.
3850 (USD)
At 13, Joey Curry dreamed of animating but was better at taking photographs. Fascinated by his mother's camera, he developed an addiction to photography. His travels provided influence for his unique style. When he met his wife, she encouraged him to apply his style to...
2000 (USD)
USA-based wedding photographer Scott Josuweit focuses on authentically and creatively capturing important moments, uniquely treating each wedding and promoting a true experience.
Scott Josuweit
York in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.3500 (USD)
John Ryan, owner of J&J Studios in Philadelphia, has been capturing breathtaking weddings worldwide since 2011 and offering photography, video, aerial, and live streaming services.
John Ryan
Lafayette Hill in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.3800 (USD)
Denise Chastain is an east coast US-based wedding photographer with over 25 years of experience. Known for her journalistic style, she excels at capturing authentic moments without interrupting the flow of the day.
Denise Chastain
Lynbrook in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.3500 (USD)
Colleen Stepanian, a USA wedding photographer, approaches her work with a documentary approach, combining storytelling and visual elements. She believes in capturing the essence of human connection, relationships, and vulnerability, with the responsibility to preserve...
Colleen Stepanian
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.4800 (USD)
When Tim D. Yun encountered his first DSLR camera, he was so captivated he decided to make photography his profession. During his training with top photographers, he discovered the real meaning of being a wedding photographer: a storyteller whose images immortalize love,...
Tim D. Yun
New York in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.4000 (USD)
Casey Fatchett, a wedding photojournalist in the NYC metro area, captures moments with his journalistic style. With a background in theater and music, his photography is filled with passion and emotions.
Casey Fatchett
New York in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.3300 (USD)
Inbal Sivan is a wedding photojournalist known for her journalistic style, capturing moments that tell the story of each couple's wedding day. With an unobtrusive approach, she is able to capture the passion and emotions of the day in a natural and authentic way.
Inbal Sivan
Brooklyn in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.3500 (USD)
Kevin Quinlan is a skilled photographer with a documentary approach, specializing in storytelling through visuals. With his unobtrusive style, he captures authentic moments to create a narrative that truly reflects the essence of the event. Kevin's expertise has been...
Kevin Quinlan
Newark in Delaware, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.2250 (USD)
Michelle is a skilled photographer who approaches weddings with a documentary style, focusing on storytelling and visual authenticity. Drawing inspiration from her mentor, a pro photojournalist, Michelle refined her craft at Pennsylvania State University.
Michelle M. Peters
Beech Creek in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.1350 (USD)
Maria Hunter is a wedding photojournalist based in New York and Connecticut. With a degree in art and a focus on photography, she combines her passion for capturing moments with an unobtrusive approach.
Maria Hunter
New York in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.4195 (USD)
In his journalistic style, NY wedding photographer Bill Tse captures beautiful moments of love and joy. With over 20 years of experience in the New York and New England area, he combines traditional and modern techniques to create stunning images.
Bill Tse
Brooklyn in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.2300 (USD)
Edward Dye is a wedding photojournalist with an unobtrusive approach. With 12 years of experience, he has diverse skills to capture honest moments professionally.
Edward Dye
New York City in New York, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.3990 (USD)
Maryland-based photographer Aira Hickman, a mother and Navy veteran's wife, skillfully captures genuine moments with an organic approach. Passionate since picking up her first camera, she prioritizes authenticity, aiming to make clients feel confident and loved.
Aira Hickman
Gambrills in Maryland, US *Now booking New Jersey weddings.999 (USD)
Diovana Goetzke is a passionate wedding photographer from Braza Photography, founded with her husband in 2009. Her emotive photography style is inspired by her three daughters. Diovana values forming a deep connection with every couple to create relaxed and natural images.
Diovana Goetzke
Curitiba in Paraná, BR *Now booking New Jersey weddings.5000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving New Jersey Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by New Jersey Wedding Photographers
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New Jersey Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some New Jersey wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these New Jersey marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or New Jersey engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my New Jersey 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 New Jersey wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of New Jersey 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 New Jersey wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked New Jersey wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the New Jersey 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
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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 New Jersey WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Suzanne and Ilya
Photo by Casey Fatchett
You and your entire crew were so phenomenal yesterday. Thank you so much for all your help and being so dedicated and helpful and cheerful and energetic. When the weather opened up out of nowhere, it was a shock and I didn't see how the day was going to turn around. But you guys made it so nice and put so much effort into getting us the shots we were hoping for despite the curveball. I just wanted to extend a big thank you and let you know how much we appreciated it.
Yana & Aleksey
Photo by Edward Dye
Dear Ed, Your photos are incredible!! Thank You so much for turning our special day into a beautiful memory! As we are looking at your shots, we are reliving all the nuances of our Wedding Day as if we are still present at last Saturday's celebration. Your pictures are that good! We shared these photos with our friends and family and they all love them so much! Please thank Larry, your 2nd photographer, as well as your assistant for helping you capture our Wedding Day in such an unforgettable way!
Arati & Adam
Photo by Edward Dye
Hi Edward, You and your assistant did a fantastic job with our wedding photography! We did not want conventional ”posed” photos and you completely understood our vision. You really captured the moment and we can feel the energy of the day when looking through the photos. You have a great photo journalistic approach and were so professional. We're really pleased with the photos and can't recommend you enough! Thank you again for capturing our day and understanding our vision!
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.
