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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

LOVE WON'T WAIT! - Couples are quickly moving forward with smaller weddings. Our Tennessee photographers are ready to accommodate.

By planning a simple Tennessee 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, Tennessee documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Wedding Photography Session of The bride and groom participate in the tradition ritual of breaking bread
Violeta Pefticheva
On a sunny afternoon surrounded by mature trees, a beautiful light illuminated a small outdoor wedding ceremony held at a historic hotel venue
Christelle Rall
Outdoor wedding ceremony, with brides's older brother as the officiant
Marion Deletraz

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 courthouse, fast, mini, 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 Tennessee Wedding Venues

7 Tennessee Wedding Photographers...

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

Bryan Aleman

Pigeon Forge in Tennessee, US
16
5
60
350/hour (USD)
Wedding photography of real moments by Leah Moyers

Leah Moyers

Sevierville in Tennessee, US
14
5
450/hour (USD)
Deanna Johnson wedding photography

Deanna Johnson

Kansas City in Missouri, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
15
1
13
3500 (USD)
Couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Joshua Grasso

Joshua Grasso

Buford in Georgia, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
40
5
2800 (USD)
Cindy Brown Photography

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
83
14
5
106
3300 (USD)
Andrew Alwert Studios for creative storytelling elopement and wedding images using a documentary-style

Andrew Alwert

Gretna in Louisiana, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
2
3
14
2500 (USD)
Alexandra Nurthen, wedding photographer of ALN IMAGES

Alexandra Nurthen

Annapolis in Maryland, US *Now booking Tennessee weddings.
2
4500 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

4250 US Dollar

Jaimie Nicole Krause Photography : Jaimie Krause

Saint Peters in Missouri, United States

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.

The bride and her daughter shared a tearful moment at the outdoor wedding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the newlywed's twin daughters have an emotional breakdown after the ceremony and they hug each other and cry of happiness
At Hidden Mountain Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a portrait was taken of the couple standing in one of the resort's gardens
The Pigeon Forge, TN couple is holding hands as they toss their cowboy hats in the air
Below a tall tree in Pigeon Forge, TN, is a silhouette of the couple with the sky as their background
At Pigeon Forge, TN, a beautiful portrait of the happy couple with the mountains and trees in the background
Under the trees of Pigeon Forge, TN, the couple is hidden in the mountains and enjoying a romantic embrace
A Pigeon Forge, TN couple enjoying a beautiful afternoon in the mountains with the sunshine behind them
Under the trees at Pigeon Forge, TN, the couple is holding hands and looking over at the beautiful mountain view
A Pigeon Forge, TN couple enjoys a minute together next to the road after enjoying the beautiful view
Image from a home in Lenoir City, Tennessee showing a mariachi band member singing at the top of his lungs in the bride's living room as she watches with her brother
The groom is tossed up in the air by a group of close friends at the wedding reception in Lenoir City, Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Tennessee wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Tennessee 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.
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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Tennessee 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 Tennessee wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...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

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

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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A New Orleans bride and groom share a dance together during their French Quarter wedding reception in Louisiana

Sally and Michael

Photo by Andrew Alwert

These beautiful photographs are so fabulous and fantastic! They are such a beautiful reminder of one of the best moments in my life. Your art blows me away! Thank you for these wonderful reminders of a beautiful night!

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