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Texas - West Wedding Photographers

Our Texas - West photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: El Paso, Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Abilene, Odessa, San Angelo, Del Rio, Socorro, Big Spring, Plainview

Texas - West Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Texas - West - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Texas - West 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 Texas - West 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, Texas - West documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A Backyard Wedding Image | one final dance under the patio string lights for the bride and groom
Megan Rei
Outdoor Wedding Reception Image showing The grooms family welcomed the bride as their new daughter without reservations
Kate Hagerty
As the groom's close friend played the guitar, everyone could truly feel the emotion of the song he was singing to his bride
Mauricio Urena

Texas - West Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Texas - West 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 small, desert, open-air, 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 Texas - West Wedding Venues

4 Texas - West Wedding Photographers...

At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, Liam Gordon pursued his passion for photography in 2017. Inspired by old photos of his younger self, he established his own photography business, specializing in capturing weddings and cherished...

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
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39
3500 (USD)
Elopements by Top Wedding Photographer Justin Edmonds

Justin Edmonds, a highly experienced wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, has established a stellar reputation with clients including Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. With over 14 years in the industry, he has successfully...

Justin Edmonds

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
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1
10
3
64
4800 (USD)
Engagement couple portraits and elopement photography by Brenda Bravo - Bravo Image

Award-winning traveling wedding photographer Brenda Bravo documents social work with a degree in Visual Communication & minor in Sociology from University. She has over 10 years of photography experience & attended photojournalism workshops around the world.

Brenda Bravo

Pasadena in California, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
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1
9
2000 (USD)
Texas wedding and elopement photography by Kristin Bednarz

Kristin Bednarz is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with expertise in capturing the essence of weddings through her storytelling approach. She has documented more than 250+ weddings worldwide.

Kristin Bednarz

Slaton in Texas, US *Now booking Texas - West weddings.
1
9
4500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Texas - West Couples

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

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

In El Paso, TX, the couple are jumping on a high hill and Shot from low angle
In Downtown, El Paso, TX a couple poses against a brick wall with a spot light on them
During this outdoor EL Paso, Texas Engagement Session, the couple is standing high on a hill, against the clouds
A Lubbock couple pose for a BW portrait with their jumping dog in Texas
A Lubbock, Texas couple portrait session with a piggyback ride in the field
Western themed BW couple portraits for a cowboy and cowgirl in Lubbock, Texas
A Lubbock, on location couple lifestyle portrait in Texas with symmetry on the concrete steps and western clothing and a cowboy hat

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Texas - West 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 - West wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Texas - West photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Texas - West 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: Who are the best Texas - West wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Texas - West 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
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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
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

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 Texas - West WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Briar Common Brewery Wedding Photography in the rain.

Holly and Hayden

Photo by Justin Edmonds

I absolutely ADORE these photos!! You did an amazing job and I just want to show you one simple shot that just gave goosebumps because it was basically a recreation of my best friend and I's favorite picture from graduating high school. I just feel the love and growth and maturity we've got through together in your picture. I wanted to let you know and let you know you're doing such a great job with your work even in these small moments-- whether you know it or not!

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Ravisloe Country Club wedding photograph from after the ceremony of the bride and groom

Katie and Joel

Photo by Justin Edmonds

Dear Justin, Thank you so much for all your hard work in August! We are so grateful for the photos that captured our wedding day perfectly and will help us remember it forever. Your advice and experience was so valuable and we can't thank you enough.

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Lacy & Tommy

Photo by Justin Edmonds

Omg we absolutely love these and yes you made me cry!! Thank you for making our day one we will never forget :)

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