Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers

Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers

Our Texas - Southern photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen

Texas - Southern Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Texas - Southern - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Texas - Southern 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 intimate, casual, symbolic, or at-home wedding.

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Texas - Southern Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Texas - Southern 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 minimony, civil ceremony, self solemnization, 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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15 Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers...

Philip Thomas is a skilled wedding photographer with over two decades of experience, known for his documentary approach and storytelling visual style. Originally from England, he honed his skills in the US, photographing local news, models, and actors.

Philip Thomas

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
4000 (USD)
Houston wedding photographer Hy Le of the Texas WPJA

Hy Le

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
San Antonio wedding photography by Kelly Williams of the Texas WPJA

Wedding photographer Kelly Williams based in San Antonio, self-taught and with an art history degree from Emory University, opened a photography business in NYC. Her passion for storytelling through photography led to a career shift from finance and a screenwriting...

Kelly Williams

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
400/hour (USD)

Morgan Lynn Razi is a world-celebrated wedding photographer who uses a documentary approach to tell captivating stories through her visual artistry. With an unobtrusive style, she travels the world, capturing the essence of each client's unique wedding journey.

Morgan Lynn Razi

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
15500 (USD)
Texas wedding photography by Alexandre Grand

Houston wedding photographer Alexandre Grand combines his love for nature and the beach, music and movies and his daughter's spirit, to create an emotional story with each marriage he photographs. He works with an eye for detail and a passion for the spontaneous.

Alexandre Grand

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
4000 (USD)
Wedding photography and elopements by Ray Iavasile of Michigan

Ray Anthony Iavasile is a Michigan based wedding photographer renowned for his documentary style and passion to capture the "decisive moment". He has ranked in the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the premier wedding photojournalist for Michigan.

Ray Iavasile

Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

Liam Gordon, a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, launched his own photography business in 2017. With a passion sparked by discovering old photos of himself, he captures special moments with expertise and creativity.

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
4000 (USD)
Gretchen Troop Photography Studio for Weddings, Elopements and Portraits

With a Bachelor's degree in Studio Photography, Gretchen Troop excels as a wedding photojournalist. Her talent lies in capturing natural and candid moments, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Gretchen Troop

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3500 (USD)

Robert Walker, a highly acclaimed wedding photojournalist, boasts 17 years of experience in Texas and California. Known for his unobtrusive and journalistic style, he skillfully captures precious moments. Currently residing in Dallas with his family, Robert's...

Robert Walker

Dallas in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
2400 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

In journalistic style, Jared Lindsay, a visual storyteller, has an addiction for capturing authentic and unique moments at small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
2100 (USD)
Bill McCullough Wedding Photography

With a documentary approach, Bill McCullough's photography tells captivating stories through visuals. A self-taught photographer, his talent for storytelling has led to his work being published in renowned publications. Additionally, his ability to visually document...

Bill McCullough

Austin in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
2550 (USD)
Louisiana wedding photography by Robin Lancon

Robin Lancon is a talented wedding photojournalist, capturing beautiful and candid moments at weddings and events. Based in Ponchatoula, available for travel nationwide.

Robin Lancon

Ponchatoula in Louisiana, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
1400 (USD)
Weddings, engagements and elopement photography by Kevin Kienitz

Kevin Kienitz

Aurora in Illinois, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
Portrait of Katharine Green from Katie Corinne Wedding Photography Studio

Katharine Green is a skilled Colorado documentary wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience. She and her associate, Jamie, have a passion for capturing the happiest moments in life, specializing in wedding, engagement, and proposal photography.

Katharine Green

Monument in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Evie Felts, a wedding and elopement photographer

Evie Felts transitioned from teaching Spanish to wedding photography, now capturing intimate moments worldwide for 5 years. Based in Mancos, Colorado, she enjoys outdoor activities and homesteading with her family.

Evie Felts

Mancos in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - Southern weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Texas - Southern Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Texas - Southern Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Texas - Southern wedding photos.

Texas - Southern Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Guests gather at the reception in Houston, Texas, for a pre-ceremony moment as a male guest rides on the tree swing.
San Antonio, Texas - A surprise proposal at the Hays Street Bridge captures a fun couple's profile, heads close together and faces beaming with joy.
The engaged couple from Houston, Texas, lovingly embraces amid a dramatic, overcast sky during their pre wedding photo session.
Engaged couple holds hands while crossing a crosswalk in Montrose area, Houston. The black and white photo captures the love and excitement for their upcoming marriage.
Captured in Houston, Texas, this intimate engagement session showcases a couple's passionate embrace against a natural backdrop, just before sunset, beautifully photographed by a creative and artistic Houston wedding photographer.
Guests at a wedding reception in Houston, TX, were seen attempting to intoxicate the bride by pouring alcohol into her mouth during a lively celebration at the venue
The couple had an engagement session in Mercer Botanic Gardens, relishing in the tall grass and the beautiful flowers
The couple posed for their relaxed save-the-date engagement announcement portrait in the library of Hotel Valencia, San Antonio, Texas
An engaged couple posed for their save-the-date engagement announcement portrait in a starkly lit hallway at Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, Texas
At the Rice Hotel in Houston, the wedding ceremony is marked with a traditional pithi ritual where eggs, milk, and ketchup are thrown at the groom
The bride had a blast at the Southern Texas reception venue, taking shots straight from the bottle with her guests
In Houston Texas, at a Home Tea Ceremony, elder family members take part

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Texas - Southern 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 Texas - Southern wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Texas - Southern 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 Texas - Southern wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Texas - Southern wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Texas - Southern 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.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Texas - Southern WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Marcela & Rishi

Photo by Philip Thomas

What can we say...thank you so very much for sharing your art and your passion with us during our wedding weekend! Your photos capture the essence of the weekend-the joy, the fun, the passion, the love-you got it all. We can't wait to see "the book" and we can't want to work with you again. Thanks again!

Britney and Chase

Photo by Philip Thomas

I just wanted to give you a Huge THANK YOU!! It has been a pleasure working with you along this wonderful journey. I couldn't be happier with the way everything has turned out! Your talent is truly amazing.

At a Louisiana wedding, the documentary photographer captured a moment during the speeches and toasting

Laeken + Adam

Photo by Robin Lancon

Robin, I am so thankful for you! You far exceeded my expectations. You took my vision and ran with it. Laeken