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Vermont Wedding Photographers
Vermont Wedding Photographers
Our Vermont photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Burlington, Rutland, Brattleboro, Stratton, Killington, Stowe, New England
Vermont Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Vermont - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Vermont 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 Vermont 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, Vermont documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Vermont Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Vermont 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 secret, quick, 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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22 Vermont Wedding Photographers...
Megan Hannah, a New England wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has been capturing the heartfelt moments of love with a camera, using a documentary approach to storytelling.
6500 (USD)
Andy Madea, a New England documentary wedding photographer, merges his passion for adventure with his photography. Having explored mountains and fished in coastal waters, he now resides in Vermont with his wife and their furball pup.
8000 (USD)
Jacob Hannah is a Vermont-based wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing beautiful moments. With a degree in photojournalism, his journalistic style and unobtrusive approach ensure authentic and heartfelt photographs.
6500 (USD)
With over a decade of experience as a New England wedding photojournalist, Oliver Parini has an eye for capturing authentic and spontaneous moments that truly tell the story of each couple's wedding day.
4000 (USD)
In her photographic practice, Idena Beach combines a journalistic approach with a creative vision to capture the authentic human experience. With a cultural inclination towards bluntness and assertiveness, Beach's work explores the depths of human emotion, showcasing...
6700 (USD)
Sarah Priestap, a visual storyteller and photographer based in New England, USA, approaches her work in a journalistic style. With a degree in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of Technology and years of experience alongside her partner, Sarah expertly captures...
3500 (USD)
Geoff Hansen, a wedding photojournalist with a unique style, has been capturing special moments since 1994. With a background in photojournalism and a degree from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's unobtrusive approach allows him to create candid wedding images.
1500 (USD)
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...
6450 (USD)
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.
Alex Gordias
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.3500 (USD)
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.
Alex Paul
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.4500 (USD)
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.
Ben Schaefer
Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.4800 (USD)
Drawing on her extensive experience in documentary photography, Kayla Rice is a skilled wedding photographer who artfully captures the authenticity and emotion of the moment.
Kayla Rice
West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.3800 (USD)
Esther Gibbons is a visual storyteller who specializes in capturing real moments in a journalistic style. With her down-to-earth approach and impeccable timing, she puts couples at ease and tells their unique love stories through her photography.
Esther Gibbons
Montreal in Quebec, CA *Now booking Vermont weddings.3600 (CAD)
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.
Christine Hochkeppel
Osterville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.3675 (USD)
In his work as a visual storyteller, Corey Butler, a New England-based wedding photographer, adopts a journalistic style. Driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism, he strives to authentically capture moments for couples, preserving them for posterity, allowing...
Corey Butler
South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.450/hour (USD)
With a documentary approach to photography, Sarah V. Martinez skillfully employs visual storytelling techniques to capture the essence and emotion of weddings, influenced by her diverse life experiences.
Sarah V. Martinez
Dover in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.5899 (USD)
Siri Jones, a seasoned wedding photographer based in Midcoast Maine, skillfully captures emotional moments. Inspired by diverse experiences, she freezes memories with a unique perspective. Specializing in documentary photography, Siri beautifully documents celebrations in...
Siri Jones
Camden in Maine, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.4700 (USD)
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 Vermont weddings.3400 (USD)
Mark Bolton, an experienced photojournalist with 32 years in the field, infuses his New England newspaper background into wedding photography. His goal is to authentically document couples' days, surpassing traditional shots with candid, naturally unfolding moments...
Mark Bolton
Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.2500 (USD)
Channing Johnson, a Boston-based wedding photographer, holds a degree in photojournalism. His work has appeared in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. With over 350 weddings documented, his storytelling approach ensures authentic and...
Channing Johnson
Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.4300 (USD)
Blake Thomas is a NY-based and New England wedding photographer with a background in firefighting. He also has a talent for making delicious BBQ ribs and loves backpacking through mountains. Additionally, Blake has a passion for aviation and enjoys taking pictures of...
Blake Thomas
Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.3200 (USD)
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...
Matthew Cavanaugh
Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Vermont weddings.3500 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Vermont Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Vermont Wedding Photographers
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Vermont Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Vermont wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Vermont marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Vermont engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find Vermont photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Vermont 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 Vermont wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Vermont 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Vermont 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 Vermont wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Vermont WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Samantha + Ryan
Photo by Corey Butler
Corey, We can't thank you enough for the amazing work that you did at our wedding. You told a beautiful story through your photos and caught such special moments for us to cherish forever! Thank you for bringing humor, fun, and organization to the day! You were extremely professional, kind, and joyful. Everyone at the wedding party commented on how easy you were to work with, and you truly made our clay smooth, calm, and memorable. The best decision we made was hiring you! Wishing you and your family all the best! Love, Samantha + Ryan
Lauren & Mike
Photo by Esther Gibbons
Mike and I finally got through all the pictures last night, and I can tell you that we had such a good time going over all of the happy moments (we had quite a few big laughs as well!). You did a fantastic job and we really cannot thank you enough. We were truly thrilled with the results and couldn't have asked for better people with whom to share our day.
Amy & Chris
Photo by Esther Gibbons
I just teared up watching this. The slideshow is perfect. The song, the mood... it’s all perfect. Thank you so much for everything. We adore the photo albums and all the wonderful photos. It means so much to us, and you’ll help us cherish those memories forever. Thanks again for everything. Yer the best! A gem, truly.
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