Scottsdale Wedding Photographers

Scottsdale Wedding Photographers

Our Scottsdale photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Apache Junction, El Mirage, Avondale, Goodyear, Sun City West

Scottsdale Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

By planning a simple Scottsdale 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, Scottsdale documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Scottsdale Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Scottsdale 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.

Arizona WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, small, micro, 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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5 Scottsdale Wedding Photographers...

California wedding photography by Brett Butterstein

Based in Southern California, Brett Butterstein is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism and extensive experience in newspaper photography. With his keen eye for detail and ability to capture raw emotions, he is the ideal choice for...

Brett Butterstein

Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Scottsdale weddings.
3500 (USD)
California wedding and elopement photographer Annie Bang

California wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer Annie Bang is a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on capturing real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic photography to create timeless...

Annie Bang

Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Scottsdale weddings.
2500 (USD)

Laura Segall, AZ Wedding Photographer, has a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is an award-winning photographer. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Highways, and other publications.

Laura Segall

Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Scottsdale weddings.
2800 (USD)
Arizona wedding photography by Rebekah Sampson

Rebekah Sampson is an Arizona wedding photographer specializing in timeless portraits and emotion-filled documentation. She collaborates with two exceptional women to creatively capture your wedding or elopement day. Married with three children, she finds joy in gardening...

Rebekah Sampson

Payson in Arizona, US *Now booking Scottsdale weddings.
8000 (USD)
Chicago wedding and elopement photography by Milan Lazic of Illinois United States

Milan Lazic is a professional wedding photographer and the owner of WS photography. He developed a passionate interest for photography while in high school. With an analog camera, he shot his first wedding at age 18, igniting his love to explore and learn about lighting...

Milan Lazic

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Scottsdale weddings.
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Scottsdale Couples

Scottsdale Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

This picture shows a man and woman in love, dancing in the rolling green hills of Mountain Shadows, Arizona for their engagement photos before they get married.
At Mountain Shadows in Arizona, a photographer created a special picture of a couple in love by combining two images to show them with Camelback mountain in the background.
Under a clear sky, the happy couple gesture to guests at the Omni Resort Scottsdale, basking in the joy of their marriage after a beautiful ceremony captured by a renowned WPJA wedding photographer.
Laughing bride at private residence in Scottsdale, AZ, captured in black and white outdoors before wedding toasts.
Wedding day at White Castle in Scottsdale, AZ, where a unique tradition has guests throwing onions at the happy couple. This White Castle wedding showcases the bride and groom in stunning historic costumes.
At Westin Kierland Resort, a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony takes place as the bride shares a heartwarming kiss with her husband. Surrounded by joyful guests, the couple embraces tightly under the warm sunshine.
The couple passionately kissed amidst the wildflowers in the stunning desert backdrop of Scottsdale, Arizona
At the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, an image of the brides wedding dress near a window balcony captures the beautiful reflections of the sunlit countryside view
Wedding photograph from outside the Hotel Valley Ho of Scottsdale, AZ during the wedding ceremony celebrations for the happy groom
Outside at the Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, AZ, the bride hugs a guest during cocktail hour
Best Scottsdale wedding venue photography at the Hotel Valley Ho in Arizona showing Groom gets a light for his cigar
A Chicago Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, fun portrait of this Illinois couple embracing in the tall grass at Old Town Scottsdale

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Scottsdale photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Scottsdale 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Scottsdale wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Scottsdale 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.
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