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Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photographers

Our Dallas-Fort Worth photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: DFW, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, Denton, Richardson

Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Dallas-Fort Worth - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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, Dallas-Fort Worth documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Pub Street Photography of bride and groom | seated at a table on the streets having a pint
John Sanders
The Father of the Bride escorted her down a sandy aisle to the desert wedding
Lucy Schultz
The bride reads her vows to the groom at a romantic sunset ceremony on a private balcony at the hotel
Laura Segall

Dallas-Fort Worth Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Dallas-Fort Worth 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.

Texas - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, mini, secret, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Venues

7 Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding Photographers...

Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photography by Brandon Lai of Texas

Brandon Lai is a skilled wedding photographer with a background in business and a love for photography. Brandon's passion for capturing beautiful moments and creating lasting memories shines through in his work. When he's not behind the camera, Brandon enjoys...

Brandon Lai

Garland in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
6
52
2500 (USD)

Robert Walker, a highly acclaimed wedding photojournalist, boasts 17 years of experience in Texas and California. Known for his unobtrusive and journalistic style, he skillfully captures precious moments. Currently residing in Dallas with his family, Robert's...

Robert Walker

Dallas in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
3
2400 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photographer Jared Lindsay

In journalistic style, Jared Lindsay, a visual storyteller, has an addiction for capturing authentic and unique moments at small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide.

Jared Lindsay

Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
5
2
2100 (USD)
Chris Rusanowsky self portrait of a wedding photographer in black and white

Chris Rusanowsky is a traveling documentary wedding photographer based in the US. With a passion for capturing truth and storytelling, Chris has been creating compelling images for clients for over fourteen years. He loves traveling, trying new foods, and spending time with...

Chris Rusanowsky

Northlake in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
3
2500 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley - Traveling wedding photographer specializing in capturing unforgettable moments. Enjoys people and gets them to feel comfortable in front of the lens.

Lauren Lindley

South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
73
7
35
4200 (USD)

Philip Thomas is a wedding photojournalist with over two decades of experience, known for his journalistic style and for capturing moments on a couple's big day. With a background in shooting local news, models, and actors, Philip's expertise shines through in his...

Philip Thomas

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
50
3
6
15
4500 (USD)
San Antonio wedding photography by Kelly Williams of the Texas WPJA

Wedding photographer Kelly Williams based in San Antonio, self-taught and with an art history degree from Emory University, opened a photography business in NYC. Her passion for storytelling through photography led to a career shift from finance and a screenwriting...

Kelly Williams

San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Dallas-Fort Worth weddings.
1
7
1
400/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Dallas-Fort Worth Couples

Dallas-Fort Worth Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Dallas, Texas, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a stunning engagement picture of a couple enjoying the golden sunset by the water
This black and white engagement photo features a couple in an urban setting in Dallas, TX
In this Dallas, TX engagement photo shoot, a beautiful moment captures the love between the couple as he gently touches her cheek
In a stunning Dallas, TX sunset, a groom lovingly embraces his bride from behind during their engagement photo shoot
At a church in Dallas, TX, during the ring exchange of a wedding ceremony, a young girl was captured by a photographer as she covered her ears and focused on her book, possibly seeking solace from the noise
At Dallas, TX, the newly-weds shared a tender moment as the groom held a flower bouquet and reached out to help his bride off the limousine
The engaged couple, with their beautiful eyes, tenderly embrace in the city of Dallas, TX, for a pre-wedding portrait, facing the camera
A Dallas urban portrait shows a cool sun flare reflected by a building for this newly engaged couple announcing their Texas engagement with a picture together
Dallas couple poses for fun portraits during a light rain with a nice umbrella as they kiss under the rain during a session to announce their Northern Texas wedding engagement
A Dallas modern couple poses for an elegant announcement portrait of their Texas engagement created early in the morning with a beautiful sunrise
A Save the Date in Dallas. Texas portrait of a couple in the sunshine showing her Golden smile
She said yes, post marriage proposal picture session at the Dallas Baptist University illustrating Highlight vs Shadow in the afternoon sun by a brick wall

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Dallas-Fort Worth photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Dallas-Fort Worth 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 Dallas-Fort Worth wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Dallas-Fort Worth 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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
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
What is Reportage?
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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Dallas-Fort Worth WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Tim + Kristin

Photo by Jared Lindsay

“Holy cow Jared! I want to cry I love them so much! Our trust was very well founded. Thank you. You captured our moments and more. I’m so happy”. – Kristin.

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Courtney & Warren

Photo by Kelly Williams

We are totally blown away by the photos you took of us for our engagement shoot. Wow!!! Yes, we are very pleased indeed. These were exactly what we were looking for and hoping for. They turned out so good. The different locations, the colors, the different backgrounds and textures were all amazing. You really have an eye for the backdrops too. They all worked so well. The colors all popped, and we are also in focus too, LOL. We cannot believe they turned out so well on such a cold and gloomy day. Thank you again for doing this and staying so positive and enthusiastic and passionate in such miserable weather. Your personality really made it easy for us and helped to energize us. And judging by the excellent quality of your photos, and the superb creativity, style and composition of your photos, we know we definitely made the right choice of wedding photographer and look forward to the wedding knowing that our photos are one less thing we have to worry about because you have that totally under control. Thank you also for the super quick turn-around for the engagement photos. That must have taken you a long time. We really appreciate it and were so motivated by how well they turned out. Courtney for one looked over them all several times. Again, we send you much thanks and congratulations on your wonderful photos.

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Bride jumping in air about to step on glass during ceremony by San Antonio wedding photographer, Kelly Williams

Jiordan & Jerrod

Photo by Kelly Williams

Kelly, you dreamboat. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! These highlights are absolutely glowing -- captured our essence completely... the colors, the feelings, the personality, the magic. Can't wait to see more and enjoy those high-res beauties in the weeks to come. I knew you'd capture us beautifully, but these are really special, really personal. We both appreciate all your work and support tremendously!

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WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.