While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
South Dakota Wedding Photographers
South Dakota Wedding Photographers
Our South Dakota photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sioux Falls, Rapid City
South Dakota Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in South Dakota - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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, South Dakota documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
South Dakota Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small South Dakota 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.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, civil ceremony, secret, 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.
4 South Dakota Wedding Photographers...
Andrea Bibeault, a wedding photojournalist, along with her husband Ed, adopt a low-key style to capture moments of love and individualism in their wedding photography.
Andrea Bibeault
Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.2600 (USD)
In a journalistic style, Ilana Bar av is a visual storyteller who captures the beautiful moments of weddings. Inspired by her father and brother, also photographers, Barav overcame skepticism to pursue her passion and celebrates six successful years in the business.
Ilana Bar av
Madison in Wisconsin, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.4800 (USD)
With a background in documentary technique, Bradley Hanson brings a unique storytelling perspective to his photography. Through his keen eye for detail and artistic vision, he captures the essence of each wedding he documents. His work has been featured in magazines and has...
Bradley Hanson
St. Paul in Minnesota, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.5000 (USD)
Chris Rusanowsky, a seasoned documentary wedding photographer, travels across the US to capture the unscripted moments that unfold during weddings. His images artfully document the love, joy, and connection between couples.
Chris Rusanowsky
Northlake in Texas, US *Now booking South Dakota weddings.2500 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving South Dakota Couples
South Dakota Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some South Dakota wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these South Dakota marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or South Dakota engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked South Dakota 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 Dakota 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: How can couples find South Dakota photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for South Dakota 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: How can couples find reviews of South Dakota 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 South Dakota wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
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
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.
