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Sedona Wedding Photographers

Our Sedona photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Coconino, Yavapai, Slide Rock State Park

Sedona Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Sedona - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Sedona 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 casual, outdoor, romantic, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Sedona 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, Sedona documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The happy wedding couple celebrated their special day as the sun shined down upon them until the sun set in a beautiful small wedding ceremony
Frank Armocida
Sunset portrait captures the love and adventure of a bride and groom, gazing at each other atop a majestic mountain peak.
Oliver Parini
The bride and groom eloped to a picturesque lake, where they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony
Lynne Kennedy

Sedona Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sedona 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 remote, civil ceremony, adventure, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Sedona Wedding Venues

4 Sedona Wedding Photographers...

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

Laura Segall

Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
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11
3
4
53
2800 (USD)
Arizona wedding photography by Rebekah Sampson

Rebekah Sampson is an Arizona wedding and engagement photographer. She delivers timeless and emotion-filled portraits, working with two talented women to capture your special day. Married with three children, she enjoys gardening and fueling herself with good coffee.

Rebekah Sampson

Payson in Arizona, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
20
1
2
30
8000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold, adventurous wedding photographer of Berg Berg Photography Studio

Kevin Bergthold is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and unconventional approach to capturing special moments. Co-founding Berg Berg Photography with his wife Michelle in 2021, they strive to create authentic and visually striking wedding memories.

Kevin Bergthold

Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
4
1
19
3000 (USD)
Chicago wedding and elopement photography by Milan Lazic of Illinois United States

Taking a documentary approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, cultivated his love for photography during his high school years. Immersed in the world of analog cameras, his first wedding shoot at the age of 18 ignited a deep curiosity for...

Milan Lazic

Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Sedona weddings.
118
2
59
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sedona Couples

Sedona Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Sedona Sky Ranch Lodge, Arizona, the mother of the groom tenderly embraces her son after receiving a special gift, captured in a black and white outdoor shot.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Secret Slick Rock - Sedona, Arizona. A black and white sunset embrace captured along the Secret Slick Rock Trail, showcasing muted tones that create a unique, almost solarized effect.
During the enchanting Haldi ceremony at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ, this award-winning pic captures the bride as turmeric is delicately applied to her face by a woman's hand.
Wedding photographer captures stunning sunset ceremony scene at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ. The serene green pasture beneath majestic cliffs is illuminated by the golden sunlight, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
In a stunning desert setting at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ, the photo captures the preparations of women inside a hotel room, with the beautiful desert landscape outside of the windows.
In this image captured by a documentary wedding photographer in Sedona, Arizona, a bride walks towards the ceremony site, behind a translucent red sheet, as she prepares for a traditional Indian wedding ceremony outdoors.
An Indian bride and groom sit adorned with turmeric during their wedding ceremony in Sedona, Arizona, capturing the essence of the cultural traditions
A lively scene unfolds on the dance floor at Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, AZ, as party guests revel in the festive atmosphere, creating unforgettable moments of joy
Party guests gather around a singing bride and groom on the dance floor at Poco Diablo Resort in Sedona, AZ, capturing the joy and celebration of the festive occasion
In this heartwarming photo taken at Sky Ranch Lodge in Sedona, Arizona, the mother of the bride and the groom's grandmother share a laughter-filled dance, making memories of joy and excitement during the celebration
In Sedona AZ, the bride laughed joyously underneath a dark blue sky during an outdoor lit portrait session
This couple had a lifestyle engagement portrait taken at sunset in Sedona, Arizona, with a view of the mountains and valley below them

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Sedona wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Sedona 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 reviews of Sedona 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 Sedona wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Sedona 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 Sedona wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...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 Sedona WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride and groom dance on the patio at Boettcher Mansion wedding venue in Golden Colorado

Jessica & Travis

Photo by Kevin Bergthold

Thank you so much for capturing our amazing day and engagement in such beautiful photos! You are AWESOME at what you do!

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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.