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Newport Wedding Photographers

Our Newport photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren

Newport Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Newport - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Newport 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 Newport 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, Newport documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A wedding service for the entire family
Carlo Bettuolo
A Backyard Wedding Image | one final dance under the patio string lights for the bride and groom
Megan Rei
The bride and groom shared a beautiful moment of love and joy, sealed with a kiss at the city hall during their civil marriage ceremony
Myriam Ohayon

Newport Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Newport 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.

Rhode Island WPJA members are ready to document any fast, justice of the peace, city hall, 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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3 Newport Wedding Photographers...

Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

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.

Alex Gordias

Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Newport weddings.
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3500 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

Katie Kaizer, a photographer specializing in documentary approach and storytelling, is based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With her keen eye for capturing the visual essence of each event, Katie strives to create images that will be cherished by couples for a lifetime.

Katie Kaizer

Nantucket in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Newport weddings.
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6
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8500 (USD)
Rhode Island and Providence wedding and elopement photography by Kathryn Yeaton

Katie of East Greenwich, RI is the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography. With over 5 years of experience and around 100 weddings in her portfolio, Katie's passion for photography began in high school and was rekindled while planning her...

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Newport weddings.
3
1
17
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Newport Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Newport Wedding Photographers

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

Newport Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Experience the timeless love of this couple at Ochre Court, Newport, RI. Snuggled by the gates, their monochromatic portrait exudes a vintage charm.
In Newport, RI, a couple embraces on a historic wharf for their engagement session. The black and white portrait exudes a timeless, vintage vibe.
A candid black and white shot from a wedding celebration at Newport Marriott Hotel captures joyous guests, immersed in the music, dancing energetically to a classic tune on the luxurious ballroom floor in Newport, RI.
A heartwarming moment is immortalized as a bride affectionately kisses her son during a first look at a private home in Newport, RI USA on her wedding day.
A young girl confidently performs the splits on the dance floor near the bride's feet at Regatta Place, Newport RI
Brenton Point State Park, Newport, RI engagement image of the couple laughing together with their backs to the ocean
A romantic Newport, RI engagement picture created at the perfect place for this couple to get cozy during their engagement session, tucked back into the corner with a wall of ivy surrounding them
Scenic Easton Beach pre wedding portrait shoot in Newport, Rhode Island that was cloudy with intermittent rain showers but the sun broke through the clouds at the horizon and gave a rainbow and then an incredible golden sky
Outdoor Newport, RI couple engagement photography portraits in BW at the water with a low sun
RI engagement photo shoot of a couple in front of brick wall and window iin Newport, Rhode Island
RI engagement photoshoot & pre-wedding session with a Newport, Rhode Island Couple on rocks
Sunset photo of engaged couple at Castle Hill, Newport, RI

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Newport 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 Newport wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Newport wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Newport 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: How can couples find Newport photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Newport 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
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
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
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
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Newport WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Madaket Beach, Nantucket wedding photography from a seaside, shore elopement

Heather and Mitch

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, We want to thank you for everything you did for us this past summer. Canceling our original wedding plans because of covid was difficult but we felt so lucky to get the chance to replan with you! Our photos were more than we could have dreamed of and they have brought us so much joy over the last several months. Thank you for the prints too! It's so nice enjoying them framed! Love, Heather, Mitch, and Kira

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Madaket - Nantucket Island Wedding Ceremony - MA Photographer

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

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Wedding Ceremony Photography at the First Congregational Church - Nantucket, MA

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

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