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Tennessee Wedding Photographers

Our Tennessee photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro and Pigeon Forge

Tennessee Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Tennessee - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Tennessee 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 boutique, unique, modern, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Tennessee 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, Tennessee documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom were surrounded by golden sunlight as they said their vows in a historic garden house ceremony, the trees and house providing a beautiful backdrop
Drew Bird
The couple was all smiles as they posed for their destination wedding portrait at the lush green golf course
Mauricio Urena
The frozen lake, high in the mountains, National Park, was like something from a dream, its surface a blanket of fog, shimmering in the soft light
Lucy Schultz

Tennessee Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Tennessee 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 micro, quick, civil ceremony, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Tennessee Wedding Venues

7 Tennessee Wedding Photographers...

Wedding elopement photography by Bryan Aleman - L'amour Artistic Wedding Media

Bryan Aleman is a talented wedding photojournalist who combines his passion for capturing genuine emotions with a romantic touch. With experience in Honduras and the USA, he excels in documenting weddings, engagements, and elopements.

Bryan Aleman

Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US
23
5
73
700/hour (USD)
Wedding photography of real moments by Leah Moyers

Leah Moyers, a traveling wedding and elopement photographer with a documentary approach, brings a Fine Arts background to her storytelling. Through her inclusive and authentic style, she captures the moments of love with her camera, producing visually stunning and unique...

Leah Moyers

Sevierville in Tennessee, US
16
5
450/hour (USD)
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 Tennessee weddings.
69
5
2800 (USD)
Deanna Johnson wedding photography

Deanna Johnson, a documentary wedding photographer, channels her background in fine arts to capture the raw energy and passion of artists in intimate concert settings.

Deanna Johnson

Kansas City in Missouri, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
19
1
24
6000 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown is a highly educated wedding photojournalist, specializing in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity, Cindy's work is renowned for its exceptional quality.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
98
14
5
157
3000 (USD)
Megan Resch, Photojournalist & Wedding Photographer

Megan Resch has a documentary approach to wedding photography. With a degree in Photojournalism from Western Kentucky University, she is trained in visual storytelling. Through her unique style, Megan captures the essence of a couple's love story, emphasizing candid...

Megan Resch

Louisville in Kentucky, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
11
1
4200 (USD)
Alexandra Nurthen, wedding photographer of ALN IMAGES

Alexandra Nurthen has a passion for capturing true human experiences. Growing up in an Irish-Italian family, she was constantly surrounded by people she loves and always found time to take pictures.

Alexandra Nurthen

Annapolis in Maryland, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
2
6000 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

4250 US Dollar

Jaimie Nicole Krause Photography : Jaimie Krause

Saint Peters in Missouri, United States

 

 

 

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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Tennessee Couples

Tennessee Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A visually striking wedding photograph of a tender detail - a groom placing a ring on his bride's finger in black and white, captured by a Pigeon Forge, Tennessee photographer.
Captivating black and white detail shot showcasing the union between a bride, groom, and their spiritual leaders in Pigeon Forge, TN. A unique photo captured by a talented wedding photojournalist.
Discover the artistry of wedding photojournalism through this black and white detail shot, showcasing the delicate placement of a bride's hand and her elegant engagement ring in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
In Tennessee, a candid moment at a Gatlinburg wedding venue as a child and a bride both point excitedly at the wedding cake, symbolizing anticipation and joy.
A fine art portrait captured by a Tennessee wedding photographer in Sevierville, TN, showcasing a couple standing together, holding hands, and admiring the urban city view.
A creative black and white silhouette portrait of a couple backlit by light from the sky, captured by a TN wedding photographer in the Great Smoky Mountains.
A creative couple portrait captured by a Tennessee wedding photographer in Knoxville, showcasing the couple holding hands and enjoying a cute session at the river dock in black and white.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The couple is seen atop a rock wall in the mountains, standing in synchronized poses apart from each other, creating a symmetrical frame.
A stylish black and white engagement portrait captured in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The couple, adorned in matching white cowboy hats, stand facing each other with perfect symmetry, creating a visually pleasing and balanced frame.
Lifestyle engagement portrait captured in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, showcasing a couple immersed in nature. Both clad in matching hues of gray and denim blue, they gaze in opposite directions.
A black and white lifestyle couple portrait in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The couple is lying on a bench on their backs, facing opposite directions, while attempting to make eye contact with each other.
Award-winning wedding day portrait: a purple silhouette of a couple joining heads, creating a romantic atmosphere in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Tennessee 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 Tennessee wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Tennessee 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 Tennessee wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Tennessee wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Tennessee 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they 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

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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Tennessee WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

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Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

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Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

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