Outer Banks Wedding Photographers

Outer Banks Wedding Photographers

Our Outer Banks photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: OBX

Outer Banks Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

LOVE WON'T WAIT! - Couples are quickly moving forward with smaller weddings. Our Outer Banks photographers are ready to accommodate.

By planning a simple Outer Banks 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, Outer Banks documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Outer Banks Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Outer Banks 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.

North Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, mini, town 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 Outer Banks Wedding Venues

1 Outer Banks Wedding Photographers...

Neil Thurston

Nags Head in North Carolina, US *Now booking Outer Banks weddings.
500/hour (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Outer Banks Couples

Outer Banks Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Outer Banks Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Outer Banks wedding photos.

Outer Banks Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Best Corolla, NC wedding venue photography at The Whalehead Club showing Dramatic expressions as the bride is getting ready with her mother and sisters
This North Carolina wedding photojournalism picture is a top quality example of what candid, nontraditional Kills Devil Hills wedding photography looks like, as the bride gets ready with the flower girls at The Atlantis
North Carolina wedding photo from South Nags Head showing the Bride is emotional as she dances with her father
North Carolina wedding photography from South Nags Head highlighting Wild teased purple hair and a large can of hairspray
North Carolina wedding reception photo from Corolla of the Bride and groom smashing cake in each other's faces
North Carolina wedding photography from The Currituck Club, Corolla, NC of a drink spilled while members of the wedding party take a funny picture
North Carolina outdoor wedding photography from Beach King, Nags Head as the Groom and groomsmen prepare to run through the rain on a rainy wedding day
The North Carolina couple dancing at the shore of the ocean during sunset
Mother Daughter at Wedding Sanderling Resort | Sanderling Resort Wedding Photography- Duck, NC
A young North Carolina newly engaged couple walked along the beach bathed in blue tones
Photo of several men shotgunning beer by an Outer Banks, NC wedding photographer.
Outer Banks wedding photographer captured this photo of wedding guests enjoying the outdoor reception despite the rain as they all share one umbrella

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Michelle and Peter

Photo by Neil Thurston

Thank you for the amazing pictures! They are absoloutely breathtaking! You both captured every single detail of the day and every picture tells a story. You both did a phenomenal job and were such a pleasure to work with. We can't thank you enough for these amazing memories!

Corley & Don

Photo by Neil Thurston

Hi Neil and Lisa, Don and I are beyond thrilled with our pictures! The quality, detail, and beauty of the pictures is just so obvious. Aside from all those things, we love that you captured the sequence of events in a photojournalistic fashion. I've gotten comments from many of my friends/family that these are the best pictures they have ever seen, and of course we are just so proud that they are our pictures. I also have to chuckle a little because you guys were such an organized but chill vendor and as a project manager myself, I know how much preparation you both did behind the scenes to make that work. We couldn't be any happier and if you ever need a reference - email, phone, whatever - please do not hesitate to call.

Kitty Hawk Wedding Photography by Neil GT Photographer

Heather and Andrew

Photo by Neil Thurston

Wow! I am speechless, these photos are absoloutely amazing! Thank you so much for capturing these precious moments on our wedding day!