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Sofia Wedding Photographers

Our Sofia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sredets, Krasno selo, Vazrazhdane, Oborishte, Serdika, Poduyane, Slatina, Izgrev, Lozenets, Triaditsa, Krasna polyana, linden, Nadezhda, Iskar, Mladost, Studentski, Vitosha, Ovcha kupel, Lyulin, Vrabnitsa, Novi Iskar, Kremikovtsi, Pancharevo, Elin Pelin, Sofia Valley, Balkan Mountains, Sredna Gora, and all of Western Bulgaria

Sofia Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

By planning a simple Sofia 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, Sofia documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A wedding ceremony taking place among the tall trees
Michelle Arlotta
Ranch Boutique Hotel Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Picture of bride giving groom a knowing smile
David Clumpner
The couple had a memorable first dance as husband and wife on a sunny day at a simple backyard wedding with family and friends
Korri Crowley

Sofia Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sofia 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.

Bulgaria WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, micro, small, 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.

4 Sofia Wedding Photographers...

Destination wedding photography by Inokss Ina

Ina Inokss is a destination wedding photographer with extensive experience since 2018. She graduated from the College of Management, Trade, and Marketing - Sofia, specializing in post-processing and retouching. Partnered with Tihomir Nikolov, she values qualities like...

Ina Inokss

Botevgrad in Sofia, BG
1
1200 (EUR)
Couple Portraits and Wedding Photography by Tsvetelina Deliyska

Europe-based wedding photographer Tsvetelina Deliyska is an experienced and highly skilled professional. Graduating from the National School of Art and Photography in 2002, she started her career as a freelance wedding photographer while pursuing her studies.

Tsvetelina Deliyska

Sofia in Sofia, BG
171
1
64
1500 (EUR)
Wedding reportage, engagements and elopement photography by Lubomir Jiponov, of the WPJA

Lubomir Jiponov, a Europe-serving wedding photographer, is a highly skilled professional with a degree in Civil Engineering. Since 2015, he has gained international recognition for his ability to capture beautiful moments and genuine emotions for countless couples.

Lubomir Jiponov

Sofia in Sofia, BG
38
9
1000 (EUR)
Bulgaria Wedding Photography by Ognyan Stoynev, of Sofia

Ognyan Stoynev is a Bulgarian wedding photographer born in 1984 and based in Sofia. Experiencing a life-long interest in photography, Ognyan pursued wedding photography in 2014 and, since then, has passionately devoted himself to capturing moments that occur only once in a...

Ognyan Stoynev

Sofia in Sofia, BG
31
1400 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sofia Couples

Sofia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In the serene garden of the National Art Gallery, Sofia, a couple enjoys a romantic photo session, surrounded by lush greenery, exuding timeless elegance and cultural charm.
In the historic Central Universal Store (Tsum) territory in Sofia, a couple enjoys a photo session, surrounded by the site's architectural grandeur, blending romance with timeless elegance.
At Shtastliveca San Stefano Plaza in Sofia, a couple poses elegantly on a grand stairway adorned with exquisite paintings, creating a sophisticated and artistic photo session ambiance.
At Terra Residence, Sofia, an intimate portrait captures the bride seated on a chair, with a close-up detail of a man's hand gently resting on her shoulder, conveying warmth and connection.
At Sofia Balkan Palace, the bride gracefully slips on her shoe in the hotel room, capturing an elegant moment of anticipation during her wedding preparations.
In a sunlit room at Hotel Marinela Sofia, women assist the bride with her dress near the window, capturing a warm, supportive moment in her wedding preparations.
This WPJA-featured wedding photo captures a cozy and intimate portrait of a bride and groom in a retro car in Sofia, Bulgaria. Vintage vibes abound.
A heartwarming moment captured in Sofia, Bulgaria, as the newlyweds assist their grandmothers in moving to the church, one of whom uses a walker.
A captivating low angle detail shot at the exquisite St. Mina Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, as wedding rings are gracefully passed on by the witness to the hands of the couple.
In a detailed shot from a wedding at Terra Residence in Sofia, Bulgaria, the rings are beautifully captured against the backdrop of a fooseball game field.
A stunning portrait of the bride on her wedding day, taken in Sofia, Bulgaria. The picture captures her beauty next to blooming plants, with a soft gaze over her shoulder and artistic soft elements added to enhance the frame.
In Sofia, Bulgaria, a bride and groom have a playful session outside their wedding venue. The groom slides down a metal handrail while the bride stands beside him on concrete steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Sofia wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Sofia 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 Sofia wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
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

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

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