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Newark Wedding Photographers

Our Newark photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Essex County, Harrison, Kearny, East Orange, Irvington, Orange, Hillside, Belleville, North Arlington, South Orange, Bloomfield, Maplewood, Elizabeth, Union, Bayonne, West Orange

Newark Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Newark - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Newark photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your modern, boutique, outdoor, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Newark elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Newark documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom were surrounded by golden sunlight as they said their vows in a historic garden house ceremony, the trees and house providing a beautiful backdrop
Drew Bird
The couple was all smiles as they posed for their destination wedding portrait at the lush green golf course
Mauricio Urena
The frozen lake, high in the mountains, National Park, was like something from a dream, its surface a blanket of fog, shimmering in the soft light
Lucy Schultz

Newark Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Newark 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 Jersey WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, small, justice of the peace, 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.

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5 Newark Wedding Photographers...

BW Studio Portrait of wedding photographer Joey Curry of the USA WPJA

At 13, Joey Curry dreamed of animating but was better at taking photographs. Fascinated by his mother's camera, he developed an addiction to photography. His travels provided influence for his unique style. When he met his wife, she encouraged him to apply his style to...

Joey Curry

New Providence in New Jersey, US *Now booking Newark weddings.
1
2000 (USD)
Wedding Photographer Brad Resnick

As a documentary wedding photographer, Brad Resnick combines his 8+ years of experience in the wedding industry with a background in theater to artistically capture the most significant moments of your big day.

Brad Resnick

Denville in New Jersey, US *Now booking Newark weddings.
2
4
2900 (USD)
Wedding and engagement portraits by Michelle Arlotta

With a documentary approach, wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta is a visual storyteller. Through her authentic captures, she brings raw emotion to life and delivers beautiful results.

Michelle Arlotta

Milford in New Jersey, US *Now booking Newark weddings.
177
11
101
3650 (USD)
Kelly Giardina of Nick and Kelly - NJ & NY wedding photography

Kelly Giardina is a lively and skilled wedding photographer based in scenic New Jersey. She and her partner Nick specialize in capturing wild, playful, and fun moments for couples all over the Tri-State Area. With a photo-journalistic approach and a passion for creating...

Kelly Giardina

Middlesex in New Jersey, US *Now booking Newark weddings.
7
6
3995 (USD)
Portrait of Maria Hunter, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Maria Hunter is a wedding photographer for New York and Connecticut. She acquired a degree in art with an emphasis in photography and furthered her studies under portrait photographers. Since 2002, she has uniquely captured weddings and families with a blend of...

Maria Hunter

New York in New York, US *Now booking Newark weddings.
4195 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Newark Couples

Newark Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Newark Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Newark Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A brewery setting provides an unexpected yet charming backdrop as the newlyweds pose for a photograph in a keg room at The Pheasantry Brewery on their wedding day.
Newark wedding photographer captured this photograph of a bridesmaid putting lip liner on while her daughter mimics beside her
Newark wedding photographer gets a shot of the wedding ceremony from behind the favor table
Detail photo of the bride reading a letter. Taken by a Newark, NJ wedding photographer.
Newark groom suspenders matching the stripes on the couch - New Jersey wedding photojournalism in black-and-white
Newark wedding photographer created this detail image of a lady bug climbing on the brides veil
Newark bridal party having fun | New Jersey wedding photojournalism
Newark wedding photographer | NJ moms high-five each other in black and white

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Newark 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 Newark wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Newark 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 Newark wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Newark wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Newark 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
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
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

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

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