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York Wedding Photographers

Our York photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Acomb, Clifton, Dringhouses, Fishergate, Heworth, Holgate

York Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in York - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best York 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 York 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, York documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
They got married at City Hall with a very humorous officiant, making the atmosphere light and joyful
Chris Shum
Two newlyweds share a romantic kiss as their friends watch and take pictures at their small wedding
Cheng Guo
The couple, joined by a small gathering of their closest family and friends, celebrated their union as they stood hand in hand in front of a beautiful arch of flowers, surrounded by sunshine and a glimmering pool
Tyler Vu

York Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small York 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.

North Yorkshire WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, fast, town hall, 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.

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4 York Wedding Photographers...

England engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Hollie Mateer of M and G Wedding Photography

Hollie Mateer is a wedding photographer based in East Yorkshire, UK, known for her unique and unposed style. Inspired by photographers like William Eggleston and Diane Arbus, she captures genuine moments that reflect each couple and their special day. With a background in...

Hollie Mateer

Kingston Upon Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire, GB
108
1
1
2500 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding reportage photography by Andrew Heeley

Andrew Heeley, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a flair for capturing raw emotions, unveils hidden narratives through his expert manipulation of light and contrast.

Andrew Heeley

Sheffield in South Yorkshire, GB
16
2
1
36
2000 (GBP)
Joss Denham -- North East Wedding Photographer

North East wedding photographer Joss Denham began his photography journey in 2016 after a successful career in TV. His passion for capturing the unexpected and immortalizing the joy and love of couples on their special day drives him to create timeless and authentic images.

Joss Denham

Darlington in County Durham, GB *Now booking York weddings.
2500 (GBP)
Lifestyle portrait of England wedding photographer Sisi Yan - Christy Photography

Christy Yan is a Manchester-based wedding photographer who specializes in various types of photography. She invests in courses to enhance her skills and is based in Oldham, North West England. Christy strives to capture genuine moments and emotions in elegant and natural...

Sisi Yan

Oldham in Manchester (Greater), GB *Now booking York weddings.
2
482 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving York Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by York Wedding Photographers

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

York Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Artistic brilliance shines through as the wedding photographer skillfully frames the guests capturing cherished memories of the happy couple during the Sandburn wedding ceremony.
An award-winning image captures the vibrant aftermath of a joyous celebration at Woolas Barn, as colorful confetti adorns the floor, alongside the elegant footwear and the bride's pristine white dress.
In a detail shot taken from below eye level, a woman in York, Yorkshire, England puts on her red shoes amidst a striking combination of brightness and shadow on her wedding day.
The couple are seen smiling cheek to cheek in a classical British city street in York, Yorkshire, UK, for their pre wedding lifestyle portrait
A detail of the bride having her bright red lip make up applied at the Crayke Manor getting ready location, North Yorkshire, England
At The Normans ceremony venue of York, England, the bride and groom procession out of the venue just after their ceremony has ended - a wall of fairy lights in the background, with some guests throwing confetti on them as they walk by
Two guests balance their drinks on their heads, as the female guest takes a selfie on them on her phone at The Normans reception venue, York, England
The couple stand amongst a bustling crowd, captured with motion blur to emphasis movement at the Shambles, York
The soft candlelight glowed as the bride tenderly placed a ring on her beloved's finger, beginning their journey together as husband and wife
A York, England stylishly simple wedding day detail picture of the brides dress just after confetti is thrown at Skipridge Farm
View this sensitive Dockside Guest Quarters wedding portrait of The couple taking in the last of the light which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in York, Maine from the WPJA
Dockside Guest Quarter, York, Maine nuptial day award-winning image of The bride and her mother photobombed by the flower girl as they come down the aisle on the wedding day - from the world's best wedding photography competitions hosted by the WPJA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small York 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 York wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of York 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 York wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked York wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the York 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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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

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