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State College Wedding Photographers

Our State College photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in:

State College Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in State College - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best State College 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 casual, modern, boutique, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple State College 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, State College documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Bride signing marriage license on grand piano, artistic reflection shot adding a creative touch to the moment
Viara Mileva
On a cloudy and windy day in late September, the outdoor wedding picture of the panorama was breathtaking, as the small wedding took place in the fresh air
Valeria Berti
The bride and groom chose a small, intimate wedding with a splendid view of the village's rooftops from the terrace of Restaurant Elopement Venue Image, making their special day truly unique
Fabrizio Demasi

State College Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small State College 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.

Pennsylvania WPJA members are ready to document any self solemnization, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from State College Wedding Venues

2 State College Wedding Photographers...

Michelle is a skilled photographer who approaches weddings with a documentary style, focusing on storytelling and visual authenticity. Drawing inspiration from her mentor, a pro photojournalist, Michelle refined her craft at Pennsylvania State University.

Michelle M. Peters

Beech Creek in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking State College weddings.
2
1350 (USD)
Studio portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Erica Dietz

Employing a documentary approach, Erica Dietz weaves her storytelling abilities with a keen eye for the visual. Specializing in capturing candid moments, she brings artistry and thoughtful composition to each wedding she photographs.

Erica Dietz

Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking State College weddings.
44
2
1
4000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving State College Couples

State College Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

engagement photo session | female and male, at fitness center
engagement photo at the gym working out | female and male, at fitness center

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of State College 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 State College wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find State College photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for State College 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my State College 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 State College wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
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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
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Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
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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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