South America Wedding Photographers

South America Wedding Photographers

Our South America photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

South America Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

South America Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small South America 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.

WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, town hall, courthouse, 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.

17 South America Wedding Photographers...

São Paulo wedding and elopement photography by Thiago Gimenes of Brazil

Thiago Gimenes, a wedding photojournalist based in São Paulo, has a deep passion for capturing love stories. With a background in creative communication, he has honed his skills with the guidance of renowned mentors.

Thiago Gimenes

Sao Paulo in São Paulo, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
1500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Florianópolis wedding photographer Diego Pereira da Silveira of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Diego Pereira da Silveira is a Santa Catarina-based wedding photographer, specializing in capturing and immortalizing couples' moments. With four years of experience, Diego and his wife work together to deliver emotion and quality through their unique outlook. Their...

Diego Pereira da Silveira

Tijucas in Santa Catarina, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
3 (BRL)
Engagements, weddings and elopement photography by Veronica Ruiz of Ruiz y Russo

Veronica Ruiz is an Argentina wedding photographer with a passion for capturing cherished moments. With a specialization in portraits and weddings, she has been honing her photography skills since her teenage years. Veronica's aim is to preserve love through her images...

Veronica Ruiz

Caba in Buenos Aires, AR *Now booking South America weddings.
3500 (USD)
Brazil wedding photography and couple engagement portraits by Eric Corbacho

Brazil-based wedding photographer, Eric Corbacho, is renowned for his ability to capture genuine emotions and tell stories through high-volume photography. With a worldwide reach, Eric travels far and wide to document images from engagement portraits to large and small...

Eric Corbacho

São Caetano do Sul in São Paulo, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
9 (BRL)
At work portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Rogerio Frota dos Santos is a skilled wedding photographer who specializes in engagement portraits and elopement ceremonies. He began his photography journey with a basic camera while working as a flight attendant and has grown into a professional with expertise in...

3500 (BRL)
A color studio portrait of Santa Fe, Argentina wedding photographer Pablo Banterla

Pablo Banterla, a documentary wedding photographer residing in Santa Fe, Argentina, commenced his photographic voyage in 2018. Steeped in his distinct style, Pablo endeavors to encapsulate raw emotions and memorable instances, resulting in captivating wedding narratives.

Pablo Banterla

Rosario in Santa Fe, AR *Now booking South America weddings.
800 (USD)
Carol Rox, Wedding Photography by Carol Rox Studio - Maceio, Alagoas

Brazil based wedding photographer Carol Rox has a passion for capturing emotions and telling stories through her photographs. With a background in various photography courses and studies, she brings a heartfelt and emotive approach to her work.

Carol Rox

Maceió in Alagoas, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
750 (BRL)
Macaé wedding photography by Aline Prado of Rio de Janeiro

In her journey as a visual storyteller, Aline Prado has embraced a journalistic style, capturing the candid moments that make each wedding unique. Combining her passion for photography with her love for creating narratives, she left her successful career in the oil industry...

Aline Prado

Macaé in Rio de Janeiro, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
5500 (BRL)
Rio de Janeiro wedding photography by Fabio Bahiense de Souza of the Brazil WPJA

Fabio Bahiense de Souza is a highly experienced wedding photographer, specializing in weddings, cinema, products, and advertising. With over 20 years in the field, he has worked on notable film projects and advertising campaigns. Assisted by his wife, Cintia, they aim to...

3500 (USD)

Braza Ulisses Vidal

Curitiba in Paraná, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
14000 (BRL)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Bruno Calais

Bruno Calais, founder of CALAIS FOTOGRAFIA in Rio de Janeiro, is an experienced wedding photographer with over 80 international awards. With a degree in photography, he has perfected his craft in capturing genuine and vibrant moments. His portfolio of 500+ weddings in...

Bruno Calais

Nova Friburgo in Rio de Janeiro, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
3900 (BRL)
Engagement and wedding photography by Renner Boldrino of Brazil

Renner Boldrino is a seasoned Brazilian wedding photojournalist. With a deep love for art, poetry, and photography, Renner can seize everlasting moments of beauty, love, and emotion.

Renner Boldrino

Maceió in Alagoas, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
950 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Diovana Goetzke, of Braza Photography

Diovana Goetzke of Braza Photography is a talented wedding photographer with a background in emotive and joyful photography. She and her husband started their company in 2009 and have become a power couple in the industry. With three daughters as her inspiration, Diovana...

Diovana Goetzke

Curitiba in Paraná, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
5000 (USD)
BW wedding photography by Mauricio Urena

Mauricio Urena is a Central America-based wedding photographer with over 200 weddings under his belt. He invests in his education and tools to be the best professional possible. With a background in business and finance, Mauricio is also a detail-oriented person.

Mauricio Urena

San José in San Jose, CR *Now booking South America weddings.
1900 (USD)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

In his work as a visual storyteller, Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, combines his formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography with a journalistic style, capturing beautiful and timeless moments.

Ewerton Decastro

Marstons Mills in Massachusetts, US *Now booking South America weddings.
4000 (USD)
Engagement couple portraits and elopement photography by Brenda Bravo - Bravo Image

Brenda Bravo, a wedding photojournalist, and engagement portrait photographer, brings her unique perspective and passion for storytelling to every moment. With a degree in Visual Communication and a minor in Sociology, Brenda's expertise shines through her captivating...

Brenda Bravo

Pasadena in California, US *Now booking South America weddings.
2000 (USD)
At-work portrait of wedding photographer Diego Moura

Diego Moura is an unconventional wedding photographer with a passion for capturing candid moments and creating a WOW factor in every shot. His skills in playing with lighting and angles result in unexpected and breathtaking images. He prides himself on delivering all...

Diego Moura

Toronto in Ontario, CA *Now booking South America weddings.
2800 (CAD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving South America Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by South America Wedding Photographers

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

South America Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A photo taken in front of Tijucas Main Church, in Santa Catarina, capturing the happy couple on their special day.
A wedding photographer in Argentina captures the joyful moment when the bride and groom share a dance at the end of their celebration. The symmetrical framing of their hug creates a beautiful and memorable image.
Atacama Desert nontraditional lifestyle engagement portrait of a South American couple posing next to an electrical panel box
Iguazu Falls, South America outdoor mountain photo session before the wedding day with Drops of water and rain of love
The thrilled groom embraces his father at the Catedral de Sao Carlos Borromeu on his wedding day
 Buenos Aires, Argentina wedding ceremony of the couple at the altar
Sunset Engagement Portraits with clouds and sun in Minas Gerais Brazil
Lima prewedding portrait of a couple with a mural as their backdrop | Peru wedding engagement
Lima, Peru Engagement Photographer. At the end of the dock, silhouetted at sunset. Pre-wedding portrait photography.
Sao Paulo pre-wedding Photos at the beach near the lifeguard tower. Beautiful sunset, clouds and birds.
Sao Paulo Engagement portraits high up in the mountains with snow in the distance.
Sao Paulo Desert sand Engagement Photo. This couple walks in the warm red dunes above the ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked South America wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the South America 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.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small South America wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your South America wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find South America photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for South America 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.
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