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Detroit Wedding Photographers

Our Detroit photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn, Livonia, Monroe, Warren, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe Woods, Saint Clair Shores

Detroit Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Detroit - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Detroit 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 Detroit 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, Detroit documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
wedding photographer for intimate ceremonies | The bride clasps hands with the groom as they take their first steps together
Bonnie Sizer
The happy couple tied the knot in a romantic elopement ceremony beneath a picturesque Mulberry Tree at The Oldest House on the island
Katie Kaizer
Friends and family joyfully tossed rose petals as the bride and groom celebrated their special day, creating a fun and happy atmosphere for everyone to enjoy
William Lambelet

Detroit Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Detroit 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.

Michigan WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, 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.

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Wedding photography and elopements by Ray Iavasile of Michigan

Ray Anthony Iavasile, a Michigan-based wedding photographer, is highly regarded for his journalistic style, capturing the essence of moments. Ranked as one of the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide, he is the go-to choice for couples in Michigan.

Ray Iavasile

Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Detroit weddings.
66
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Detroit Couples

Detroit Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The couple posed for an artful engagement portrait in Detroit, with downtown's skyline in the background and a police cruiser parked nearby
In Detroit, the couple posed for a portrait in front of a distinctive Art Deco-style building owned by a local menswear company
At Hyatt Place Detroit Novi, the father was overcome with emotion when seeing his daughter in her wedding attire for the first time, while preparations were being carried out in the adjacent room
Detroit picture session for a carefree engaged couple that is centered in an urban street scene
The Roostertail, Detroit, MI nuptial day award-winning image of The grooms baraat riding in on a Corvette.
Detroit couple e-session in the urban MI streets of the USA
Detroit pre - wed image at General Motors with a silhouette by the water
Fox Theater, Detroit, MI Portrait of bride and groom from a low angle in black and white
Indoor wedding photo at the bride's parent's home - Detroit, Michigan of the Bride being seen by bridesmaids for first time
the couple was posing for the photo, and the car stopped just at the traffic lights in Detroit
Bride leaving for the chapel in Detroit, Michigan
Bride getting ready for ceremony at her family home in Detroit, MI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Detroit 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 Detroit wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Detroit wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Detroit 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 reviews of Detroit wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Detroit wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
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