Journal
Feature galleries, member highlights, and resources for elopement photographers.
Feature Galleries
Elopement Photographers Behind the Scenes
A behind the scenes look at elopement photographers on the job around the world! From fixing someone’s outfit to laying in a snow drift, these photographers do whatever it takes!
August 13, 2026
Feature Galleries
Amazing Elopement Traditions from Around the World
This collection of stunning elopement photos showcases the unique rituals and diverse traditions of eloping couples from around the world. Check it out!
July 3, 2026
Feature Galleries
Insane Weather at Elopements – When Crazy Weather Can’t Stop Couples from Eloping
An incredible collection of 40 elopement photos showcasing extreme weather, from wind to snow to lightning and rainbows.
June 12, 2026
Member Highlights
How to Plan an Elopement from a Washington Elopement Photographer and Planner
A 6 step guide on how to plan an elopement from Washington Elopement Photographer & planner Allison Haley.
June 9, 2026
Feature Galleries
World’s Best Black and White Elopement Photos
An outstanding collection of black and white elopement photos by elopement photographers across the globe.
May 2, 2026
Feature Galleries
Best Elopement Detail Photos
The best of creative and candid detail photos of hands, rings, close ups and overlooked moments from the worlds best elopement photographers.
April 15, 2026
Feature Galleries
Best Candid Family Moments at Elopements
A collection of commendable photos from elopement photographers who specialize in capturing family moments and candids.
March 8, 2026
Feature Galleries
Elopement Outfit Inspiration – Worlds Best Elopement Photographers
A rainbow of quirky colors, patterns, traditions and outrageous elopement outfits that provide inspiration for couples who want to elope in unconventional attire!
February 2, 2026
Feature Galleries
Water Themed Elopement Photos
The best of water themed elopement photos from Legend Elopement Photography Members: Elopement Photographers at the top of their craft!
January 4, 2026
Feature Galleries
Sunset Elopement Photos from Around The World
Jaw-dropping images from elopement photographers featuring sunsets, silhouettes, and that gorgeous golden glow.
December 23, 2025
Member Highlights
Why choose Queenstown, New Zealand to Elope?
December 11, 2025
Feature Galleries
World’s Most Epic Elopement Ceremony Locations
The most jaw dropping epic elopement ceremony locations from around the world are featured here in a roundup by Legendary Elopement Photography Members.
December 9, 2025
Feature Galleries
Best of Animals at Elopements
From wildlife encounters to beloved pets, this is an epic highlight reel of the most adorable animal moments at elopements around the world.
October 2, 2025
Feature Galleries
Inspiring Transportation Elopement Photos
Photos from elopements around the world showcase the incredible and unique ways that eloping couples are transported – by helicopter, sailboat, jeep, dogsled and more!
September 10, 2025
Resources
List of Podcasts for Elopement Photographers
A shortlist of helpful podcasts for elopement photographers and other portrait photographers to listen to while editing galleries. Level up with us!
August 30, 2025
Member Highlights
New Slack Community for Elopement Photographers
Introducing a new slack community for elopement photographers! A place for photographers from all over the world to ask questions and connect with the community.
August 23, 2025
Feature Galleries
Getting Ready Elopement Photos – Legend Member Themed Gallery
A showcase of getting ready images taken by Elopement Photographers from around the world, highlighting the unique and varied ways that couples get ready when eloping.
August 16, 2025
Feature Galleries
After Dark Elopement Photos – Legend Award Themed Gallery
A collection of outstanding elopement photos taken after dark, from nighttime elopement portraits under the stars to dramatic aurora shots, lanterns, and everything in between!
June 26, 2025
Resources
Legend Awards Themed Galleries
A monthly themed gallery submission is available for Elopement Photographers who are Legend Award members. This is the list of 2025 themes.
May 31, 2025
Resources
Legend Awards Membership!
The Elopement Photography Awards announces a membership and location based directory for elopement photographers including more ways to feature their work online.
May 10, 2025
Resources
Suggestion Box
The Elopement Photography Awards’ legendary community is welcome to make suggestions and give feedback in this anonymous form.
May 2, 2025
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2024 Honorable Mentions
Founder’s Choices – Honorable Mentions of Amazing Images We receive so many incredible images in our competition. Sometimes the images are fantastic in every way, but don’t get an award. Why? There could be multiple factors when you don’t win. The most common factor is that your super-amazing, deserving image was very similar to another […]
February 18, 2025
Resources
How associate photographers should submit
How associate photographers should submit The elopement photography awards are for everyone who shoots elopements – not just photogs who run their own businesses. Associate photographers, photo teams, and in-house photographers are all welcome to submit their elopement photos. Here’s the best way to submit if you are part of an associate team. The rule […]
February 1, 2025
Resources
Prizes for round 3 of the Legend Awards
See all the details of winning prizes for submitting to round 3 of the Elopement Legend Awards, a competition just for elopement photographers!
July 30, 2024
Resources
List of Elopement Workshops and Styled Shoots
A complete list of all the upcoming 2025 and 2026 workshops and styled shoots for elopement photographers.
July 6, 2024
Resources
Full List of Competitions for Elopement, Wedding and Portrait Photographers
The complete up to date list of competition deadlines for wedding, elopement and portrait photographers.
April 18, 2024
Resources
What to Submit to Win a Legend Award
Tips and Tricks on how to win a coveted Legend Award are detailed in this useful guide of what to submit!
April 18, 2024