Top 30 Fine Art Europe Wedding Photographers for 2024
Page Updated: January 31st, 2024
Would you love to find a fine-art, artistic Europe wedding photographer to document the details of your big day and to complement your unique love story with a creative flair? The Wedding Photojournalist Association can help! Our documentary-style Europe wedding photographers are, first and foremost, photographers — artists, in other words, whose medium is the still photograph. In the Artistic Guild competitions, WPJA members show off their creative talents for digitally enhanced still-lifes and fine-art detail photos.
Quarterly Artistic Guild contests for fine-art Europe wedding photography are held annually, entered and judged separately from the WPJA competitions held during the year. After each contest, we add another collection of award-winning detail images to our wedding photographer’s member profile galleries.
What could be better than the details of your carefully planned event captured by a top Europe fine art wedding photographer? Detail images generally are tighter framed shots on some of the day’s textures, and features, whether as arranged by the photographer or as they were found: dresses, gowns, suits, rings, linens, flowers, bouquets, cake, shoes, or champagne glasses. A collection of tightly cropped faces would likely also be a “details” shot if the surrounding context has been subdued to bring out the image’s artistic impact.
Massimiliano Beccati is an experienced wedding photographer from Italy who has been in the industry for 20 years. His unique style includes a preference for natural lighting at dusk, creating striking and bold images with a focus on symmetry, balanced composition, and graphic elements. His off-camera lighting skills, night shots, and ability to capture silhouettes and shadows add an extra touch of artistry to his work.
Miriam Folak, an artistic wedding photographer, creates expressive and stylish wedding reports that enchant couples. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in capturing weddings in Germany, ensuring unforgettable memories with a focus on creative details.
Born into a family of photographers, Paolo Blocar finds inspiration in the cityscape and exquisite lighting of the golden hour. His portfolio reflects a passion for unique, intimate wedding portraits and detailed, close-up shots.
Benjamin Dupuy is a young photographer specializing in artistic wedding details and captivating ceremony scenes. He discovered his passion early, turning it into a successful business with seven years of experience under his belt.
Sylvain Bouzat is a talented and creative wedding photographer known for capturing artistic and magazine-style portraits on the wedding day. With an artistic eye, he has been creating documentary-style wedding photos since 2010. He also has expertise in small-scale elopements and engagement portraits.
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is an international wedding photographer known for her creative portraits that showcase the beauty of nature. With a background in music, she brings a unique and original style to her work. Elodie's favorite setting for portraits is in the countryside, where she feels most inspired surrounded by rural landscapes.
Samantha Pastoor is a talented wedding photographer who found her love for photography at a young age. She excels at creating intimate and romantic portraits for couples, with a focus on black and white imagery that beautifully captures the love between them. Her work showcases the tender moments shared between couples on their special day.
Julie Verdier, a French wedding photographer, specializes in creative fine art wedding portraits and artistic wedding details. With diverse styles, her artistic visuals celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of each couple's love story.
Arnaud Koncina, a passionate wedding photographer from Charente, France, specializes in capturing artistic black and white getting ready details for brides and grooms. He values turning emotions into visual art and strives to match his clients' vision with his photography.
Ufuk Sarisen is an artful and creative wedding photographer who captures couples' most significant day. Along with his expertise in travel, documentary, and editorial photography, he specializes in capturing unique landscapes and beautiful environments for wedding day portraits.
Patrick Mateer is a wedding photographer based in England who specializes in creative wedding day images. His love for photography began in his early years, mentored by his father who was an art and animation lecturer. Patrick's unique style focuses on capturing close-up shots during the getting ready, ceremony, and reception, particularly highlighting the hands of his subjects.
William Desse, a Basque photographer, specializes in artistic black and white wedding details and fine art portraits for couples. He prioritizes unique experiences, tailoring each wedding report to fit his clients perfectly and creating a trusting relationship.
Andrew Heeley is a UK-based wedding photographer who has been professionally capturing creative stories for 4 years. He specializes in adding a unique touch to each wedding, working with playful couples who enjoy the city and urban backgrounds. He particularly loves having artistic freedom when creating wedding couple portraits, as well as rustic and countryside backgrounds.
Alessandro Di Noia, an Italian wedding photographer, inherited his passion for photography from his father's time at Associated Press. He honed his skills and studied photography in high school. His specialty lies in capturing artful and eye-catching portraits amidst rural landscapes, villas, and upscale venues. Alessandro's love for black and white photography adds a unique touch to his work.
Stephanie Schneider-Kieslich, a devoted wedding photographer, specializes in creative portraits and ring details. She adores her family, dogs, photography, spring, coffee, and chocolate, finding joy in Rheinhessen, near Mainz, her new cherished home.
Emre Nesli is a skilled wedding photographer known for his artistic approach. He specializes in destination weddings and is available for travel worldwide. Emre's style is characterized by magazine-like portraits with bold designs, graphic elements, silhouettes, and the creative use of reflective mirror surfaces.
Arnaud Delaunay of Chartres is a unique wedding and engagement photographer, specializing in artistic portraiture. With a love for minimalism and dark backgrounds, he captures emotions and creates romantic, stand-out images for couples to cherish.
Pierre Cassagne, an international wedding photographer in Bordeaux, finds inspiration in his love for fantasy, biking, nature, coffee, and beer. With a unique and original magazine-style approach, Pierre embraces artistic freedom and often works in black and white, bringing a distinct fashion-forward vision to his creative wedding day portraits.
Steven Herrschaft, a destination wedding photographer, brings a unique and less conventional style to his work. He has a creative vision that embraces bold and colorful designs, graphic lines, and geometric shapes. His artistic and bright detail shots and eye-catching compositions capture the essence of the wedding day.
Castille Alma, a Lyon-based photographer, found her love for wedding photography while collaborating with a photographer. With a background in communication, she is known for her eye-catching imagery and artistic portrait sessions, particularly in black and white. She specializes in stunning bridal images, capturing the bride in her beautiful gown during portrait sessions.
Jonathan Fortuna, a French wedding photographer since 2018, specializes in creative fine-art wedding portraits. He enjoys capturing playful images of happy couples on their wedding day, adding an energetic touch.
Judith Kuivenhoven, a Dutch wedding photographer, established Judimage Photography in 2014. Originally focusing on equestrian photography, her passion for capturing love expanded to weddings and family portraits. Continuous learning and innovation drive her business forward.
Gaelle Caré is a creative wedding photographer known for her vibrant and colorful portraits that highlight the beauty of faces and intricate details. She excels at capturing tight shots with contrasting elements against minimalistic backgrounds. Gaelle's work stands out with its bold designs and graphic lines, making her photos visually captivating.
Mischa Baettig, a Swiss wedding photographer, specializes in creating artful and dreamy photos that beautifully capture the essence of love and romance on a couple's special day. His stunning bridal portraits are particularly enchanting.
Chaiyasith Junj is a globally sought-after wedding photographer, with a background in architecture and design. Junj's artistry shines through in his captivating images, which play with unique landscapes, beautiful environments, silhouettes, shadows, contrast, and striking use of light. His love for black and white photography adds a bold and timeless touch to his work.
Yohan Bettencourt, an accomplished wedding photographer since 2012, specializes in creative fine art wedding portraits and artistic details. Celebrating diverse styles, he captures intimate images with a passion for natural light and black and white photography.
Swiss-based photographer Daniel Dyntar, blends technical skill with artistic creativity to capture timeless moments for bridal couples, families, and individuals. His friendly demeanor and commitment to authenticity shine through in every shoot.
Alice Franchi, an Italy-based wedding photographer, has a unique approach to capturing emotion. She skillfully documents every aspect of a wedding, from flowing gowns to artful details. Her affinity for black and white photography adds an artistic touch to her work.
Massimiliano Esposito is a wedding photographer from Rome, Italy who is passionate about capturing genuine emotions and showcasing the beauty of love. He has a knack for creating stunning portraits during the enchanting hours of sunset and the golden hour. Massimiliano also enjoys exploring artistic ideas with bridal and artistic portrait sessions, often producing captivating black-and-white imagery.
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.
