Ithaca Wedding Photographers

Ithaca Wedding Photographers

Our Ithaca photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Tompkins County, Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes, Cortland

Ithaca Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Ithaca - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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, Ithaca documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Ithaca Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Ithaca 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.

New York - Upstate WPJA members are ready to document any fast, justice of the peace, city 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Ithaca Wedding Venues

3 Ithaca Wedding Photographers...

Rachel Philipson, a skilled wedding photojournalist, is known for her authentic and unobtrusive approach to capturing moments of a couple's big day. With over 25 years of experience and a degree in photography, she uses her journalistic style to create timeless images.

1000 (USD)
Creative portrait of: Hayley Anne Photography LLC

Hayley Anne is an Ithaca, NY-based wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience and hundreds of weddings photographed worldwide, from Hawaii to Europe. Her unique style combines an artistic documentary flair with a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature.

1000 (USD)
Tracey Buyce Wedding Images

Tracey Buyce is a traveling wedding photographer who believes in providing a visual family legacy. Through her work, she aims to capture the emotions and relationships between couples and their loved ones.

Tracey Buyce

Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Ithaca weddings.
4500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Ithaca Couples

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Ithaca photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Ithaca 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Ithaca 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 Ithaca wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Ithaca 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 Ithaca wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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