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
Seattle Wedding Photographers
Seattle Wedding Photographers
Our Seattle photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: King County, Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Bellevue, White Center, Kirkland, Newcastle, Tukwila, Burien, Shoreline, Renton, Lake Forest Park, Redmond, Kingsgate, Kenmore, SeaTac, Bothell
Seattle Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Seattle - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Seattle 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 Seattle 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, Seattle documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Seattle Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Seattle 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.
Washington WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, justice of the peace, 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.
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8 Seattle Wedding Photographers...
A skilled wedding photojournalist from Washington State, Benjamin Wagner has been capturing candid moments since his high school days. With over a decade of experience, he turned professional in 2018.
Benjamin Wagner
Mercer Island in Washington, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.1600 (USD)
In a journalistic style, Logan Westom is a visual storyteller who captures the most intimate moments of couples' special days, Taylor Swift concerts, and newspaper events throughout his decade-long career in professional photography from his base in Seattle.
Logan Westom
Bremerton in Washington, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.4000 (USD)
Ron Storer's passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments is fueled by his success as a member of the US Cycling Team, where he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. With a wedding photojournalist approach, he...
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2400 (USD)
Seattle-based Marla Manes, skilled in wedding photojournalism and portraiture, integrates values and sustainability. Creates comfort for exceptional photos.
5500 (USD)
BreeAnna Lasher is an elopement photographer based in Seattle, Washington. Passionate about adventure and travel, she captures couples in their element, their real, candid selves. Empowering couples to have the ceremony of their dreams is her mission.
BreeAnna Lasher
Tukwila in Washington, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.5500 (USD)
Jerome, a Navy photojournalist turned wedding photojournalist, takes a documentary approach to his work, using storytelling and visual techniques to capture authentic moments and create a compelling narrative.
Jerome Pollos
Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2500 (USD)
Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.
Maria Newman
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2500 (USD)
With his extensive background in family portraiture and snowboard photography, Robert Knapp is a skilled wedding photojournalist. With over 700 weddings under his belt, he aims to capture the most beautiful and unique moments for couples.
Robert Knapp
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Seattle weddings.2200 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Seattle Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Seattle Wedding Photographers
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Seattle Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Seattle wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Seattle marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Seattle engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the best Seattle wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Seattle 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 Seattle photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Seattle WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Elizabeth and Don
Photo by Benjamin Wagner
I'm forever grateful for the pictures we got (which was a lot) and I had a hard time picking my favorites. Thank you again so much Ben!!
Kari and Glen
Photo by Ron Storer
Omigoodness!! Can I just say wow? You are such an amazing photographer! Glen and I have shared these photos with some of our family and friends, and all of them have been like, "I love these pictures! You rock!
Teresa and Kenny
Photo by Ron Storer
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our beautiful wedding photos. There are no words to express our gratitude for capturing some of the most important moments of our lives. Our wedding & engagement photos are an absolute treasure that we will savor and cherish forever. When we share our album with friends, they rave about how unique it is and that they’ve never seen anything like it. I have to agree it is amazing and a delight to flip through - it just seems to bring us right back to June 7, 2008 - a day that we hold very close to our hearts.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
