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Our Charleston photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ansonborough, Charleston Historic District, Daniel Island, Dewees Island, French Quarter, Hampton Park Terrace, Riverland Terrace, Wagener Terrace, West Ashley, Wilson's Farm, Wraggborough

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Charleston?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your casual, outdoor, intimate, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Charleston documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Charleston Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Charleston wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

South Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any quick, city hall, courthouse, 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.

1 Charleston Wedding Photographers...

Carolinas Wedding Photography by Hannah Lockaby

Hannah Lockaby, owner of Hannah Lockaby Photo, a skilled wedding photographer in Inman, SC, combines storytelling passion with a talent for capturing genuine moments.

Hannah Lockaby

Inman in South Carolina, US
800 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The romantic elopement venue was decorated with warm lighting indoors under chandaliers, making the perfect atmosphere for the intimate wedding ceremony as guests stood around the couple
Michelle Arlotta
The picture of the elopement captured the bride's veil flying in the breeze and the dream of a ceremony in complete privacy was fulfilled
Ufuk Sarisen

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Charleston Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A beautiful bride, accompanied by her daughter, takes a stroll through the charming streets of Charleston on her way to her wedding at Planters Inn and Redeemer Presbyterian Church.
Two brides dancing at their wedding venue, the Fish House in Charleston, SC.
Wedding photo capturing the couple at Charleston Harbor Beach, joyfully high-fiving guests during their recessional after the ceremony.
Charleston, SC wedding ceremony images | The organist's point of view of the ceremony with the bride and groom
Charleston wedding photographer uses mirrors creatively as we see the groom in the rear view mirror of the car focusing on the dirt road ahead while the bride applies lipstick in the sun visor mirror
Charleston wedding photographer captures from a distance the best man giving his speech under a curtain of twinkle lights
The bride and groom jump off a cliff into a lake as people watch in boats below in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride begins to walk downstairs as her father waits for her below in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
Groomsmen watch the groom as he gets emotional reading a card in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
A woman hugs a man from behind in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride stands next to a man playing the saxophone during the reception in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.
The bride and groom can be seen sitting in their car at night in this photo by a Charleston, SC wedding photographer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Charleston wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Charleston 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: How can couples find top-ranked Charleston wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Charleston 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Charleston 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 Charleston wedding day by.

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