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Baltimore Wedding Photographers

Our Baltimore photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Fell's Point, Federal Hill, Mount Vernon, Columbia, Towson, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Catonsville, Dundalk, Eldersburg, Ellicott City, Edgewood, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Havre de Grace, Jessup, Joppatowne, Owings Mills, Westminster

Baltimore Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Baltimore - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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, Baltimore documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple stood for a portrait, kissed and embraced, as they enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean and blue sky, with the blue water beating against the shore. It was the perfect setting for their small and intimate wedding.
Chris Shum
The bride gracefully walked away from her parents' flat, her white gown flowing behind her as she held her father's hand
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom, with their dog leading the way, joyfully elope at City Hall
Alessandro Arena

Baltimore Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Baltimore 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.

Maryland WPJA members are ready to document any themed, courthouse, pop-up, 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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7 Baltimore Wedding Photographers...

Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

Kenneth Clapp takes a documentary approach to wedding photography, focusing on storytelling through his visuals. With a keen eye for capturing emotions and moments, he crafts stunning images that truly reflect the essence of the couple's big day.

Kenneth Clapp

Baltimore in Maryland, US
26
5
3000 (USD)
Lifestyle Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Morgan O'Neil

Morgan O'Neil is a skilled wedding and engagement photographer, specializing in vibrant coastal wedding photos. With 8 years of experience in capturing authentic and candid moments, Morgan also enjoys taking film photos in her free time and loves boating, skiing, and...

Morgan O'Neil

Baltimore in Maryland, US
4
1
1
4800 (USD)
Baltimore engagement wedding and elopement photography by Breanna Shaw

Breanna Shaw is a world traveler and passionate wedding photographer. Being able to share moments of love and connection with her clients is her greatest honor, and the accident that has become her life's mission. When she is not taking photos, Breanna enjoys rock...

Breanna Shaw

Reisterstown in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
2
11
3850 (USD)

Ryan Rayburn, a seasoned wedding photojournalist, utilizes his journalistic style and expertise honed from nine years in the newspaper industry to capture candid moments. With a keen eye for emotions and an unobtrusive approach, Ryan ensures couples have a visual chronicle...

Ryan Rayburn

Bethesda in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
2200 (USD)
Baltimore Wedding Photography by Kimberly Dean of the Maryland WPJA

Kimberly Dean, an artist with an eye for detail, specializes in capturing weddings and love stories in a documentary style. With her creative eye, she creates stunning visual narratives, including engagements, elopements, vow renewals, and more, averaging 15-25 weddings per...

Kimberly Dean

Baltimore in Maryland, US
3500 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock has been documenting incredible moments since his own brother's wedding, ten years ago. He puts couples at ease, building a connection with them that allows him to capture the special moments of their wedding day.

Johnny Shryock

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
132
52
4250 (USD)

Mary Kate McKenna is a documentary wedding photographer with 13 years of experience. She focuses on celebrating the union between two people through small weddings, courthouse weddings, and destination micro weddings.

Mary Kate McKenna

Frederick in Maryland, US *Now booking Baltimore weddings.
14
2
2500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Baltimore Couples

Baltimore Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A newlywed couple begins to recess from their ceremony at The Belvedere in Baltimore, MD, with a flower girl running alongside them holding her bouquet, while guests cheer and wave colorful streamers in the air.
A stunning image capturing the groom's grand entrance in a rose adorned Maserati Sangeet at Hilton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD, surrounded by cheering friends.
Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD showcases traditional Chinese door games as the groom buys his way through the door to meet his bride
Chinese Door Games at Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, MD: Groom and groomsmen strike a pose, mimicking a picture, impressing the bride during a fun-filled wedding celebration
Baltimore, Maryland Wedding Reception: A heartwarming moment captured as the bride offers comfort to a speaker during an emotional speech. Surrounded by beautiful red roses and vibrant decorations, love fills the room.
A mother and son share a special moment at the reception in Baltimore, Maryland
The groom in Baltimore, Maryland, reacts with laughter as a man reads a speech from his phone, expressing disbelief at what was said
A bride posing near a small window in Ulysses Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Her reflection is captured in a mirror close by
The grooms pose in profile for a striking black and white portrait at The Birchmere in Baltimore, Maryland
The bride in Baltimore, Maryland had a surprise under her dress for the groom, who was kneeling and laughing at the reception in MD
The bride thrilled the guests by throwing her bouquet against a backdrop of a sparkling dance floor and crystal chandeliers at the Baltimore, Maryland reception
At the Baltimore, Maryland reception, money was flying through the air over the couple as they danced on the dance floor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Baltimore wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Baltimore 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Baltimore 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 Baltimore wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Baltimore photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Baltimore 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.
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