Massachusetts Wedding Photographers

Massachusetts Wedding Photographers

Our Massachusetts photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Boston, Worcester, Berkshires, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, Quincy, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, New England

Massachusetts Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Massachusetts Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Massachusetts 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 quick, DIY - do it yourself, courthouse, 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.

36 Massachusetts Wedding Photographers...

New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz, a wedding photojournalist from New England, USA, captures heartfelt moments with an inconspicuous, journalistic style, allowing couples to relive their unforgettable day through unique and natural images.

2700 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Alex Paul is a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings to his name, including locations such as Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Montenegro, Thailand, Hungary, Czech Republic and Iceland.

4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

Ben Schaefer is a New England-based photographer who excels in wedding photojournalism, candid portraiture, and rock climbing. He shoots the wedding day with care and attention to detail using a Leica camera system.

4800 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Kayla Rice is a New England wedding photographer who began her career in professional photography at Syracuse University. With a background in photojournalism, she specializes in wedding and family lifestyle photojournalism.

3800 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Christine Hochkeppel, a seasoned New England wedding photojournalist, has a decade of experience capturing weddings and has contributed to renowned publications like Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

3675 (USD)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

In his work as a visual storyteller, Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, combines his formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography with a journalistic style, capturing beautiful and timeless moments.

4000 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

In her work as a documentary wedding photographer based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Katie Kaizer combines her background in photojournalism with her talents as a visual storyteller. She is passionate about capturing the moments that make each couple's wedding...

8500 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England small wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Chan

New England-based wedding photographer, Nicole Chan, takes a documentary approach in capturing life through her camera lens. With a focus on storytelling and creating visually stunning images, she captures authentic moments while providing timeline + family-wrangling...

6000 (USD)
Portrait of New England Wedding Photographer Connie Miller of studioatticus

Connie Adams, a renowned photographer, employs a documentary approach that emphasizes visual storytelling. As a result, she has been recognized by various publications, including O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, and The Knot Magazine.

6600 (USD)

Hugue Robert Marsan is an authentic visual storyteller with a documentary approach to his craft. As a wedding photographer hailing from Haiti, he utilizes his unobtrusive style to capture life's precious moments with his camera.

2550 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson of Boston, MA, is an experienced wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. His work has been published in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. Drawing on storytelling skills, he captures the essence of every...

4300 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Annalee Durland-Jones, a Boston, MA Wedding Photographer

Annalee Durland-Jones is a wedding photographer based in New England, specializing in authentic and sentimental moments. She discovered her passion for photography in high school and fell in love with capturing love stories. With a focus on storytelling, Annalee aims to...

6000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Cape Cod wedding photographer Lisa Elizabeth Gallagher of the Massachusetts WPJA

Lisa Gallagher, a highly experienced Cape Cod wedding photographer, has a strong belief in capturing moments as they happen, authentically and meaningfully, enabling couples to cherish their memories for years to come. Her unobtrusive style focuses on staying in the...

4000 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh, New England Wedding Photojournalist

Matthew Cavanaugh is a New England-based freelance photographer with a strong background in capturing wedding moments. He is a veteran White House photographer who has covered historic events, including the election and inauguration of President Obama. His work has been...

3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a New England, USA wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has captured over 100 weddings, working alongside her husband in a documentary-style approach.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6500 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photojournalist, combines his passion for the outdoors with his photography. A lover of mountains and coastal waters, he now resides in Vermont with his wife and furball pup.

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
8000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah, a New England wedding photographer based in Vermont. Influenced by a background in photojournalism. Expert in capturing real emotion, candid moments, unique personality & energy of the special day. Bachelors in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of...

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6500 (USD)
Canada wedding and elopement photographer Esther Gibbons

Esther Gibbons takes a documentary approach to wedding day storytelling through her visual captures of authentic moments. With a camera in hand, she immerses herself in the emotions and experiences of her subjects, capturing their love and genuine moments.

Esther Gibbons

Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3600 (CAD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

With a background in editorial and commercial photography for esteemed publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, Oliver Parini brings a unique documentary approach to his work as a New England wedding photographer.

Oliver Parini

Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photojournalist Siri Jones

Siri Jones, a wedding photographer based in Midcoast ME, brings a unique perspective shaped by diverse experiences in Boston, Seattle, and Sydney. Specializing in emotional documentary wedding photography, Siri effortlessly navigates various locations, capturing timeless...

Siri Jones

Camden in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4700 (USD)
Wenjie Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

In his work as a visual storyteller and journalistic-style photographer, Will Han captures the beautiful and authentic moments of love. He is a documentary wedding photographer available for destinations in the Northeast and beyond.

Wenjie Han

Long Island City in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3000 (USD)
Portland Maine wedding photography by Brittany Bugaj

Brittany Bugaj and her partner Dean are the owners of Two Adventurous Souls, a US-based wedding photography team that specializes in capturing the meaningful connections between couples, their loved ones, and the breathtaking locations they choose as a backdrop on their...

Brittany Bugaj

Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4900 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Denise Chastain

Denise Chastain, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with over 25 years of experience, utilizes a journalistic style to capture the authentic moments of couples' wedding day. Her unobtrusive approach allows her to document the genuine emotions and candid interactions...

Denise Chastain

Lynbrook in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3500 (USD)
Rhode Island and Providence wedding and elopement photography by Kathryn Yeaton

Katie is the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI. With over 5 years of experience, she has captured approximately 100 weddings. Katie’s passion for photography began in high school and was reignited while planning her...

Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3000 (USD)
Portsmouth Wedding Photography and Elopements by Eric McCallister, of New Hampshire

Eric McCallister, a New Hampshire wedding photographer, began by capturing rock climbers and transitions to emotion-filled weddings. With over 400 weddings since 2008, he focuses on creating images that convey a range of emotions on couples' special days.

Eric McCallister

Somersworth in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3400 (USD)
New England engagement and wedding photography by Idena Beach

In her artistic pursuits, Idena Beach takes a journalistic approach, combining it with her creative vision to capture the authentic human experience. Through her photography, she aims to memorialize the essence of existence, not just visually, but also emotionally.

Idena Beach

Bennington in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6700 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Sarah Priestap

Sarah Priestap, a documentary photographer based in New England, specializes in visual storytelling at weddings. With a degree in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Sarah authentically captures the moments of love that unfold during weddings.

Sarah Priestap

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer David Butler II

David Butler II, a photographer known for his documentary approach, takes artistic and storytelling visual skills to weddings. His work has been featured in various esteemed publications, including Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, and USA Today.

David Butler II

Somers in Connecticut, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
2800 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, with a documentary approach and a focus on storytelling through visual imagery, has been documenting life since age 13. Holding journalism credentials from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's passion for visual storytelling allows him to create...

Geoff Hansen

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
1500 (USD)

With over 32 years as an award-winning photojournalist, Mark Bolton's New England newspaper experience shapes his wedding approach. He aims to go beyond traditional photography, capturing the true visual story of each couple's day with candid, expressive moments...

Mark Bolton

Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
2500 (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 Massachusetts weddings.
6000 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England wedding photographer Blake Thomas

As a documentary wedding photographer, Blake Thomas brings a unique perspective to capturing love stories. With a background in firefighting, he has a keen eye for detail and an adventurous spirit, often finding inspiration in the skies as he photographs aircraft.

Blake Thomas

Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3200 (USD)
New England wedding photojournalism and lifestyle portraits by Joanna Banks-Morgan

Based in Vermont, Joanna Banks-Morgan is a highly skilled wedding photographer with a background in journalism and film. She studied at Cardiff University and gained valuable experience at Westcountry Television. Since 2008, Joanna has been dedicated to capturing couples...

Joanna Banks Morgan

Brandon in Vermont, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
6450 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg

As a wedding photojournalist based in the Eastern U.S., Tom Waldenberg uses his keen eye and storytelling skills to capture raw and authentic moments for couples. When he's not behind the lens, you can find him strumming his guitar for local bands or nurturing his...

Tom Waldenberg

Raleigh in North Carolina, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
3000 (USD)
Documentary Wedding Photographer Peter Greeno

Peter Greeno is a portrait and wedding photographer with a photojournalistic approach. He began his photography journey in the darkroom near Kodak's old headquarters, experimenting with black and white and color film while working with the Forest Service across the US...

Peter Greeno

Biddeford in Maine, US *Now booking Massachusetts weddings.
4900 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

3500 US Dollar

Autumn Bliss Photography of York County, Maine: Autumn Wells

Sanford in Maine, United States

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Massachusetts Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A beautiful moment of a bride bravely walking down the aisle during a stormy day, with loved ones sheltering her under umbrellas at a private residence wedding in Nantucket, MA.
In a private residence in Brookline, MA, this engagement portrait captures a couple sharing a kiss on their patio, overlooking the city from a tower.
At their Brookline, MA home, a couple and their dog pose on the couch for a cozy engagement portrait capturing the essence of their love and companionship.
In Olmsted Park, Brookline, MA, a happy couple shares a minute of joy on a park bench near their home, captured in a sweet engagement portrait.
A heartwarming moment captured at a backyard wedding in Watertown, Massachusetts as the bride's brother joyfully photobombs the couple's romantic kiss, adding a touch of fun to the wedding image.
Wedding day captured at Swampscott, MA venue: Newlyweds share a sweet minute inside a classic car following Greek Orthodox ceremony.
Captured in Bourne, Massachusetts, this engagement portrait showcases a couple in a joyful mid-air jump in their backyard, with nature enhancing their energy.
At Grays' Beach in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, this portrait captures the engaged couple's joyful connection as they embrace tenderly on a tranquil boardwalk at sunset.
A picturesque wedding ceremony at Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Massachusetts, in warm sunlight against a beautiful blue sky, with guests seated and watching the enchanting scene unfold.
A heartwarming black and white photo from a Hyannis, MA wedding captures a touching moment between a bride and her father, showcasing the emotional bond and connection shared on this special day.
An enchanting moment at Overbook House in Bourne, Massachusetts: the bride's infectious laughter echoes through the forested path, her bouquet catching the eye, as her partner emerges in the background, setting the tone for their romantic journey.
Golden hour union captured at Independence Harbor in Freetown, MA – A couple exchanging vows against the radiant sun, their silhouettes etched against the sky in a serene wedding ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Massachusetts photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Massachusetts 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.
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Wedding Ceremony Photography at the First Congregational Church - Nantucket, MA

Jenna and Brandon

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Dear Katie, It is difficult to put down on paper how much gratitude we feel about the entire experience. This has been one truly amazing year! It is not lost son us how incredibly fortunate we are to have had our love story captured so beautifully by someone who started as a photographer and ended up being an amazing friend! Brandon and I are so grateful for your kindness, caring and genuine heart. You have truly made this entire experience magical. Your talent truly shines through the lens and each photo is more beautiful than the next. Your ability to capture feelings and emotions puts you above the rest. Everything from our weekend was perfect. Thank you for taking this journey with us. Thank you for your support and love. We are so honored to know you Katie. You're simply the best. Thank you for absolutely everything! All our love, Jenna and Brandon

Wedding photography of the Ceremony at the Groom's home in Madaket on Nantucket Island

Rochelle and Ryan

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, First card for you! Many thanks for your professionalism. The formals are perfect...grasses made a great backdrop. Everyone loves the photo of Ry and Ro in the Madaket grasses and the release of the petals...even more special are the candids, me with my precious Chris and Nolan. "Scotty the body" dancing with everyone and the tender moments...the hugs, kisses and love. Thank you for memorializing these. Love, Carol Mother of the Groom

Madaket - Nantucket Island Wedding Ceremony - MA Photographer

Kaylan and Mike

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, No words can describe how talented you are. We love every picture and every moment you captured. I have gone through them with Michael over and over again and we still well with tears. Thank you from the bottom four hearts for everything and for our beautiful prints you gave us! We have wept joyfully recounting the most magical and important moment of our lives and every time I'm amazed. I will re-live the moments my entire life through your images. They are perfect. Thank you, Kaylan and Mike