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Utrecht Wedding Photographers

Our Utrecht photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Amersfoort, Abcoude, Bunnik, De Bilt, Houten, Nieuwegein, Oudewater, Veenendaal, Woerden, Zeist

Utrecht Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Utrecht - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Utrecht 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, outdoor, casual, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Utrecht 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, Utrecht documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Romantic Beach Wedding Ceremony Pic of the couple getting married with the unique and stunning ocean view
Mauricio Urena
The couple sat happily in their small wedding, a photo taken from outside the room where the second part of the ceremony was taking place
Federico Pannacci
As the bride and groom exited the town hall, they were showered with confetti and flower petals, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere for their small wedding
David Pommier

Utrecht Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Utrecht 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.

Netherlands WPJA members are ready to document any minimony, small, self solemnization, 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.

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4 Utrecht Wedding Photographers...

Thomas Jongbloed, Dutch wedding and elopement photographer for The Netherlands

Thomas is a skilled wedding photographer residing in Utrecht, Netherlands. He is married and a proud cat owner who also enjoys sports and watching Netflix. Thomas dreams of owning a private mountain in the Algarve and is currently taking Portuguese lessons to pursue this...

Thomas Jongbloed

Utrecht in Utrecht, NL
130
9
2400 (EUR)
Karin Keesmaat Wedding Photography

Karin Keesmaat is a passionate wedding photographer. She was always drawn to the art of photography, which was further kindled when she received a course from a great love. The course taught her to look and appreciate the love and emotion of special moments.

Karin Keesmaat

Eerbeek in Gelderland, NL *Now booking Utrecht weddings.
21
2
8
1800 (EUR)
BestDayEver elopement and wedding photography by Teun Bakker

Teun Bakker, a documentary wedding photographer with a base in Amsterdam, has been passionately documenting weddings since 2013. His photographs tell a story, capturing the authentic emotion.

Teun Bakker

Alkmaar in Noord Holland, NL *Now booking Utrecht weddings.
27
1600 (EUR)
NL documentary wedding and elopement photography by Elke Teurlings - Azcona Fotografie

Elke Teurlings takes a journalistic approach as an NL wedding photographer, combining her diverse backgrounds in music, mathematics education, and artistic therapy.

Elke Teurlings

Geldrop in Noord Brabant, NL *Now booking Utrecht weddings.
22
13
3000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Utrecht Couples

Utrecht Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Immerse yourself in the artistic vision of a Kasteel Kerckebosch wedding photographer with this captivating night action shot. See the newlyweds' love come to life in a stunning champagne spray portrait.
At Kasteel Woerden, the joyous newlyweds, clad in white gowns, are captured in a photo as they jovially slice into their elaborate wedding cake, with a vibrant rainbow providing an unexpected splash of color.
A stunning detail shot of a bride's dress at the beautiful Kasteel Hooge Vuursche wedding venue. The light under the balcony adds to the shot.
A wedding portrait of the newlyweds under a tree in Utrecht, Netherlands. The soft glow of marquee letters adds a romantic touch to the couple's outdoor celebration.
A romantic garden portrait at Castle Oud-Zuylen, where the bride's dress shimmered in the sunlight as the groom gazed adoringly at her from the tree shadows.
City love: A bride and groom strike a pose by a charming canal and iconic Utrecht Bridge.
The bride getting ready at her parents' home, with her mom helping fix a last-minute issue on her wedding dress using scissors. Mom's assistance makes for a memorable and heartwarming moment captured by the photographer.
A joyous wedding celebration captured at Landgoed Groot Kievitsdal, as the newlyweds cut their cake amidst a sparkling fireworks display, while a curious little girl eagerly awaits a loud surprise that never arrives.
A heartwarming wedding moment captured in Utrecht, Netherlands, as the groom prepares for his big day while his three sons enjoy a quiet moment with a book at the couple's home.
In the bustling home of the bride in Utrecht, Netherlands, a heartwarming moment is captured by the wedding photographer. With the loving assistance of her grandparents, a flower girl has her hair adorned with delicate blooms while her sister looks on.
The newlyweds embraced under a golden sunset in Leusden, the Netherlands, as farmers worked their tractors in the background. The warm glow and picturesque scenery added to the romance of their wedding day.
Against the backdrop of the majestic De heare castle, a couple poses for a photograph bathed in the light of the bright sun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Utrecht photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Utrecht 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Utrecht 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 Utrecht wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Utrecht wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Utrecht 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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
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An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
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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
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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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