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Dordogne Wedding Photographers

Our Dordogne photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Périgueux, Bergerac, Sarlat La Caneda

Dordogne Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Dordogne - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Dordogne 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 Dordogne 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, Dordogne documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom arrived at their small wedding ceremony, walking through the streets together, a beautiful moment to remember forever
Hollie Mateer
Modern Art Gallery Wedding Venue Photography in BW | the bride and groom appear as if they are part of a modern art installation
Wenjie Han
Couple holds hands at altar for destination wedding ceremony, with seated guests filling the frame
Kevin Heslin

Dordogne Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Dordogne 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.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine WPJA members are ready to document any secret, justice of the peace, courthouse, 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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5 Dordogne Wedding Photographers...

Valerie Teppe - French wedding photographer

Valerie Teppe is a wedding photographer with 20 yrs experience from France. Former photojournalist of 15 yrs. Specializes in storytelling, capturing emotions, joy and creating everlasting memories.

Valerie Teppe

Limoges, FR *Now booking Dordogne weddings.
121
1
1900 (EUR)
UK wedding reportage photography by Elodie Ruelleux-Dagorne

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is a wedding photojournalist who combines her experience in the music industry and passion for nature and wildlife photography to capture the magic of weddings around the world.

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne

Paris, FR *Now booking Dordogne weddings.
56
1
35
250/hour (EUR)
Weddings, engagements and elopements by photographer Patrick Lombaert - Brittany France

Patrick Lombaert, a Europe-based wedding photographer, captures moments without artifice. With a diverse background and a passion for sharing, he offers a lifestyle approach to ensure that your future moments of happiness are beautifully documented.

Patrick Lombaert

Plelan le Petit in Cotes-d'Armor (22) , FR *Now booking Dordogne weddings.
93
134
2000 (EUR)
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes wedding photography by Puy-de-Dome-based Matthieu Muratet

Drawing on his background in war documentaries, Matthieu Muratet approaches his work as a wedding photographer with a documentary approach, focusing on storytelling through visual imagery. Through his skill in capturing life with his camera, he brings a unique perspective...

Matthieu Muratet

Issoire in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking Dordogne weddings.
9
1
14
2500 (EUR)
A studio portrait of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a wedding photographer Amael Dubiez from France

Amaël, a wedding photographer based in Marcheprime, Gironde, has been specializing in capturing unforgettable moments for couples and families since 2015. With a deep appreciation for beautiful photos and a passion for creating lasting memories, Amaël has dedicated himself...

Amael Dubiez

Marcheprime in Gironde (33) , FR *Now booking Dordogne weddings.
4
1300 (EUR)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

1800 Euro

Julie Schimel

Sarrecave in Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Photographer with Dual Culture Blends Elegance and Emotion

Part of a dual culture (France - Spain) and as a great traveler, I had the chance to live and develop my photographic work in Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam and London since 2010....

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Dordogne Couples

Dordogne Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

This wedding took place at the Chateau de Raysse in Cazoules, Dordogne, France. The bride is captured in a moment of preparation, applying lipstick in front of a beautiful round wall-hung mirror. A timeless and elegant scene.
At the beautiful Chateau de Raysse in Cazoules, Dordogne, France, the guests are gathered around as the bride gets ready for her big day. The anticipation and excitement are palpable as the venue sets the scene for the intimate wedding.
This black and white image captures a tender moment at the Chateau de Raysse in Cazoules, Dordogne, France. The guests holds her daughter while she prepares for a special day.
At the enchanting Chateau de Raysse in Cazoules, Dordogne, France, the guests are eagerly preparing to enter the indoor ceremony. The intimate setting adds to the anticipation and joy of the special occasion.
At Chateau du Raysse, the bride shared a tender smile and gaze with her groom as she placed the ring on his finger. A beautiful moment captured at their wedding in Dordogne, France.
This wedding at Chateau de Raysse in France featured beautiful details of the bride, including her hand adorned with intricate henna art, a refreshing drink in hand, and a stunning dress.
This fun wedding image was captured at Chateau du Raysse in Dordogne, France. The beaming bride poses for a chic photo, framed between two glass doors, while sporting a pair of stylish sunglasses.
The bride ecstatically runs outdoors at Chateau du Raysse in Dordogne, France, as confetti fills the air and her hair. Her expression is one of pure joy and laughter on her wedding day.
Wedding portrait captured in Villefranche de Lonchat, Dordogne, France. A couple embraces, her tender touch on the groom's face, on the brink of a kiss, amidst a black and white ambiance with a gentle haze.
Table shot - The couple at Chateau La Durantie, France, fanning themselves on a scorching wedding day.
A stunning wedding dress hangs in a doorway at Chateau La Durantie, France. Symmetrical composition with two blue chairs framing the image.
This outdoor wedding reception image, captured at Domaine de Taysse shows happy guests embracing and toasting with drinks to celebrate the newlyweds

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Dordogne 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 Dordogne wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Dordogne 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 Dordogne wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Dordogne photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Dordogne 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more

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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