St. Louis Wedding Photographers

St. Louis Wedding Photographers

Our St. Louis photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Mississippi River, Missouri River, Gateway Arch, Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Art Museum, Arboretum

St. Louis Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in St. Louis - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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, St. Louis documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

St. Louis Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small St. Louis 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.

Missouri WPJA members are ready to document any fast, mini, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from St. Louis Wedding Venues

3 St. Louis Wedding Photographers...

Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

Joshua Grasso is a East Coast USA-based wedding photographer, dad, husband, and diaper-changing ninja. He and his wife are high school sweethearts and love documenting their daughter's sweet moments and adventures.

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.
2800 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley, an elopement photographer, specializes in capturing unforgettable moments. With her ability to make people feel at ease in front of the lens, she excels in creating artistic wedding portraits and engagement portraits. Lauren brings her diverse skillset and...

Lauren Lindley

South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.
4200 (USD)
Adventure marriage images by Nicky Byrnes of Nemus Wedding Photography

Nicky Byrnes is an elopement photographer and a documentary wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. Her work has been published in print and online magazines. An outdoors enthusiast, she loves music, books, and skiing, and has two rescue dogs.

Nicky Byrnes

Carnelian Bay in California, US *Now booking St. Louis weddings.
3900 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving St. Louis Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by St. Louis Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning St. Louis wedding photos.

St. Louis Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The bride and groom at Hilton Frontenac had a stunningly beautiful portrait session, with the sun softly coming through the window, creating a romantic silhouette.
A playful and romantic wedding couple is captured in a creative portrait at an elevator in St. Louis Frontenac

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find St. Louis photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for St. Louis 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small St. Louis 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 St. Louis wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best St. Louis wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top St. Louis 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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