Reno Wedding Photographers

Reno Wedding Photographers

Our Reno photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Lake Tahoe, Washoe County, High Eastern Sierra Foothills, Truckee River valley, Sparks, Truckee Meadows, and the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada

Reno Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Reno Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Reno 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.

Nevada WPJA members are ready to document any fast, mini, 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 Reno Wedding Venues

4 Reno Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle street portrait of Danette Chappell, a Nevada & California wedding photographer

From her humble beginnings as an intern in the vibrant city of Chicago to her current role as a documentary wedding photographer, Danette Chappell has perfected her craft, creating captivating visuals that immortalize love stories in NV and CA.

1225 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley, an elopement photographer, specializes in capturing unforgettable moments. With her ability to make people feel at ease in front of the lens, she excels in creating artistic wedding portraits and engagement portraits. Lauren brings her diverse skillset and...

4200 (USD)
Adventure wedding and elopement photography by Kimmi Cranes

Kimmi Cranes is a California and Nevada wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from UC Santa Cruz, specializing in elopements. With over 10 years of professional experience, she is skilled at capturing the essence and emotions...

2000 (USD)
Kevin Sawyer for Elopements and Weddings and Engagement Photography

Kevin Sawyer is an award-winning, destination wedding and elopement photographer. With a passion for capturing unforgettable moments, he specializes in creating artful and photojournalistic images of weddings.

Kevin Sawyer

Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Reno weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Reno Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Reno Wedding Photographers

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

Reno Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Bride and groom framed by the venue window, while kissing, with the other window behind them showing the valley below at the Mt Rose Ski Resort
Best wedding venue photography at Winters Creek Lodge at Mt Rose Ski Resort showing the Couple in the middle of wide dynamic windows and silhouetted with clouds
Top wedding photography from Reno, Nevada at Bartley Ranch during a portrait session - the bride and groom walking along a bridge
This Reno, NV wedding photojournalism picture is a first rate example of what candid, nontraditional Lavendar Ridge wedding photography looks like, as the brides Father is emotional while walking his daughter down the aisle
Reno, NV Couple backlit in the trees during a pre-wed photoshoot
Reno, NV Couple snuggling during a pre-wed photoshoot with dark woods behind them
Nevada Museum of Art, Reno NV Bride in the wind during portrait shoot
Reno, NV Photography | Wedding rings with light and reflection.
Reno Pre Wedding Engagement Photography - Nevada Photographers
The bride hugs her father during the ceremony at this outdoor wedding in Reno, Nevada USA
reno, ca wedding photo from outdoor rituals
reno, ca wedding photograph of the groom at the motel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Reno wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Reno 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.
Q: How can couples find Reno photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Reno 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 Reno wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Reno 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Reno WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Tahoe Bleu Wave Boat wedding image captured out on the water.

Sara and Ted

Photo by Kimmi Cranes

The photos are stunning! You definitely made it so much fun and found the love and joy in all of us! We all had such an amazing time. You are an incredibly special person and your light shines through you. We are lucky to have had you as our photographer.