Atlanta Courthouse Wedding Photographer
Courthouse and City Hall weddings across Metro Atlanta.
The nervous wait, your vows, your first kiss and portraits as a married couple, photographed with calm, experienced guidance.
Trusted Since 2008
Nearly two decades of Atlanta courthouse weddings.
Short Notice Welcome
Courthouse dates come together fast, and that’s okay.
Guided, Natural Posing
Clear, gentle direction, even if you feel awkward on camera.
Fulton to Gwinnett
County courthouses and City Hall across Metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Courthouse Wedding Photography
Courthouse Wedding Photography in Atlanta
A courthouse wedding is short on paperwork and long on meaning. In a few minutes, you’re married. As an Atlanta courthouse wedding photographer, our team photographs the whole experience: the nervous wait in the hallway, your vows in front of the judge or officiant, hugs with the people who came, and relaxed portraits on the courthouse steps or somewhere beautiful nearby.
We photograph courthouse weddings and civil ceremonies at county courthouses across Metro Atlanta, including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett, and at Atlanta City Hall. Still deciding between a courthouse ceremony, an elopement or a micro wedding? Our side-by-side comparison breaks down guest counts, planning and coverage.
Why Courthouse Weddings Are Different
What Makes Courthouse Wedding Photography Different
Starting at 2 Hours
Courthouses run on their own schedule, so every courthouse ceremony starts at 2 hours of coverage. See whether 2 hours is enough.
Rules Vary by County
Each courthouse sets its own rules for scheduling, guests and photography. Compare Georgia courthouses.
Low Light, No Problem
Courtrooms are often dim. Full-frame cameras and fast lenses let us avoid flash during the ceremony whenever we can. See how we work in low light.
Portraits Steps Away
Historic squares, gardens and city streets sit minutes from most courthouses, so portraits afterward are easy. See Old Mill Park.
Courthouse Coverage
Why Courthouse Coverage Starts at 2 Hours
Courthouse ceremonies always start at 2 hours of coverage. Courthouses run on their own schedule, and it’s common to wait well past your appointment time. Two hours means we’re there for the whole experience, from the nervous wait to the ceremony to your first portraits as a married couple, without anyone watching the clock or needing to add time on the day.
Two hours usually leaves time for photos with your guests and portraits at the courthouse or a short walk away. If you’d like portraits somewhere special afterward, you can add time to any collection. Our guide, Is 2 Hours of Photography Enough?, walks through a typical timeline.
Our Work
Real Couples, Real Moments
Where to Take Portraits
Portraits After Your Courthouse Ceremony
Many Atlanta-area courthouses sit right on a historic square, so beautiful portraits are often a short walk away. Downtown Decatur’s square and murals are close to the DeKalb County courthouses, the Marietta Square is a short walk from the Cobb County courthouse, and Lawrenceville’s square surrounds the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. Couples married at the courthouse also love Old Mill Park in Roswell for portraits afterward.
Want more time, more locations or a different day? A separate wedding portrait session gives you portraits in your wedding attire with no ceremony schedule to work around.
Courthouse Collections
Courthouse Wedding Photography Collections
Courthouse weddings book from our elopement collections, with coverage starting at 2 hours. Most courthouses hold ceremonies on weekdays, when our most flexible collections are available.
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs)
Weekday Elopements starting at
$999
The most flexible option available to our elopement couples with coverage starting from 2+ hours.
Weekends (Fri-Sun)
Weekend Coverage starting at
$2799
If your date is within the next 45 days, we may have smaller coverage options available based on current availability.
Need Portraits Only?
No ceremony. Retainer starting at
$300
Then you’ll select the images and any artwork you’d like to purchase after the session.
Getting Married in the Next Few Weeks?
Courthouse appointments can come together quickly, and short-notice dates are some of our favorites. The quickest way to check your date is a call with Jaimie. We’re in the office Monday through Friday, so reach out early in the week if you can. Our guide to a last-minute elopement in Atlanta covers licenses, timing and what to plan first.
Prefer to write? Use our contact form.
Included With Every Collection
What Every Couple Receives
Every courthouse wedding comes with the same care and planning we bring to every wedding we photograph. At your Ordering Premiere, you’ll see your photos and choose your favorites for prints, albums and wall art.
A planning call to map out your timeline, locations and family photos
Gentle, guided posing so you always know what to do next
True-to-life editing with a little added polish
Professional lighting when your location allows it
Edited digital images, sneak peeks and a personal print release
Insured, with dual memory cards and backed-up photos
Simple and Organized
How Booking Works
1. Schedule a Call
Book a quick call with Jaimie through our online scheduler. Prefer to write? Fill out our contact form.
2. Reserve Your Date
A signed agreement and retainer hold your date on our calendar.
3. Plan Together
We map out your timeline, locations and family photo list, then follow up closer to the day.
4. Enjoy Your Day
We handle the timing and direction so you can stay present with each other.
5. See Your Photos
At your Ordering Premiere, choose your favorites for prints, albums and wall art.
We answer emails Monday through Friday and usually reply within two business days.
Client Reviews
What Couples Say About Working With Us
Organized From Day One
“From day one, Jaimie took ownership of our wedding photography and kept us in the loop every step of the way.”
– Matthew W.
★★★★★
Clear Communication
“They helped us with ideas for posing and made us feel comfortable the day of… The coordination and communication leading up to the event was always clear, and the day of was truly a blast!”
– Tiffany M.
★★★★★
Comfort on Camera
“We are not photogenic or comfortable in front of the camera, but they really put us at ease. Our wedding photos look like us in the best way possible.”
– Rhiannon Y.
★★★★★
Our Studio
Meet Your Atlanta Courthouse Wedding Photographers
We’re Jaimie and Kyle, the husband-and-wife team behind Jaimie Dee Photography, together with a small group of associate photographers we trust. Jaimie founded the studio in 2008, and we’ve photographed weddings, elopements and courthouse ceremonies across Metro Atlanta ever since.
Our style blends cinematic, classic and candid images with true-to-life editing. We love the relaxed pace of smaller celebrations and the time they leave for the moments that matter to you.
As courthouse wedding photographers based in Metro Atlanta, we photograph ceremonies at courthouses throughout the metro area and nearby towns, including Marietta, Decatur, Roswell, Alpharetta and Kennesaw. We’re happy to travel farther, and a travel fee applies outside our usual area.
Questions Couples Ask
Courthouse Wedding Photography FAQ
Should we hire a photographer for a courthouse wedding?
If photos of your ceremony matter to you, yes. Courthouse ceremonies are short, the light indoors is often dim, and the friends who come usually want to be in the moment with you rather than behind a phone. A professional photographer makes sure your vows, your first kiss and your first portraits as a married couple are captured well, and helps you feel relaxed in front of the camera.
How much photography coverage do we need for a courthouse wedding?
Courthouse ceremonies always start at 2 hours of coverage, because it’s common to wait well past your appointment time. Two hours covers the wait, the ceremony, photos with your guests and your first portraits as a married couple. If you’d like portraits somewhere special afterward, you can add time. Our guide, Is 2 Hours of Photography Enough?, shows a typical timeline.
Can you take photos during the ceremony inside the courthouse?
Usually, yes, but every courthouse sets its own rules. Some limit where photographers can stand, how many guests can attend or what equipment comes inside, and equipment may need approval from courthouse security. Please check your courthouse’s current rules for guests and photography when you book your ceremony. If it’s a courthouse we’ve photographed before, like Fulton County, we’re happy to share what to expect. We avoid flash during ceremonies whenever we can. Our guide to courthouse weddings in Georgia compares the metro counties.
Which Atlanta courthouses do you photograph?
We photograph courthouse weddings across Metro Atlanta, including the Fulton County, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, Forsyth County and Cherokee County courthouses, plus Atlanta City Hall. We’re happy to travel farther, and a travel fee applies outside our usual area.
How much does a courthouse wedding photographer cost in Atlanta?
Courthouse weddings book from our elopement collections, with coverage starting at 2 hours. You’ll find current starting rates in the collections above and on our Atlanta elopement packages page. Every collection includes professionally edited digital images, and at your Ordering Premiere you can add favorites, prints and albums.
Where can we take photos after a courthouse wedding?
Most courthouses are close to great portrait spots: the Marietta Square near the Cobb County courthouse, downtown Decatur near the DeKalb courthouses and the historic square in Lawrenceville. Couples also love Old Mill Park in Roswell, and on rainy days we have favorite indoor portrait locations in Atlanta.
What should we wear for courthouse wedding photos?
Whatever feels like you. Some couples wear a full gown and suit, and others choose a simple dress, a jumpsuit or a favorite outfit. Pick something you feel confident in, with shoes you can walk in for portraits afterward. A bouquet or boutonniere adds a lovely touch to your photos, even for a short ceremony. If you’re camera-shy, our guide to camera-shy wedding portraits shows how we help you relax.
How far in advance should we book?
Courthouse weddings often come together quickly, and short-notice dates are welcome. Reach out as soon as you have your appointment. The quickest way to check your date is to schedule a call with Jaimie.
Keep Planning
Courthouse Wedding Planning Guides From Our Team
These guides answer the questions couples ask us most, from marriage license steps to choosing the right courthouse.
Atlanta-Area Courthouses
- Courthouse Weddings in Georgia: license steps and a county-by-county comparison
- Fulton County Courthouse Wedding Photo Tips: ceremonies in downtown Atlanta
- DeKalb County Courthouse Wedding Photos: portraits around downtown Decatur
- The Historic DeKalb Courthouse: a stunning setting on the Decatur square
- Cobb County Courthouse Weddings: ceremonies and portraits near the Marietta Square
- Gwinnett County Courthouse Wedding Photos: what to expect in Lawrenceville
- Atlanta City Hall Weddings: a simple, elegant downtown option
Plan Your Courthouse Wedding
- Courthouse Wedding vs Elopement vs Micro Wedding: compare guest counts, planning and coverage
- Is 2 Hours of Photography Enough?: a typical courthouse and elopement timeline
- Last-Minute Elopement in Atlanta: how to get married this month
- Eloping at Old Mill Park: a favorite spot for portraits after the courthouse
- Wedding Photos for Camera-Shy Couples: how we help you relax in front of the camera
- Atlanta Elopement Photographer: photography for elopements of up to about 20 guests
- Wedding Portrait Sessions: portraits in your wedding attire, before or after your ceremony
Let’s Plan Your Atlanta Courthouse Wedding
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