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Lyon Wedding Photographers

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Lyon Wedding Photographers

Our Lyon photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Rhône, Saône, Presqu'île, Place Bellecour, Rue de la République, Place Bellecour, La Croix-Rousse, Fourvière, La Croix-Rousse, La Part-Dieu, Tour Incity, Tour Part-Dieu, Tour Oxygène, Tour Swiss Life, Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Parc de la Tête d'or, Lycée du Parc, and Beaujolais

Lyon Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Lyon - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Lyon 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 Lyon 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, Lyon 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 couple decided to have a small, intimate wedding and the ceremony took place on a gorgeous green lawn surrounded by a lush, green forest in the presence of their closest family and friends
Detelina Krasteva
River Dock Wedding Image | The bride and groom are Standing at the edge of a dock by the river
Michelle Arlotta
The bride and groom had a small wedding, and decided to take their wedding photos on the dock by the water at the groom's family camp. The groom helped the bride walk out to the end of the dock, making it a special moment they will always remember.
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton

Lyon Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Lyon 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.

Rhône WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, secret, city hall, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Lyon Wedding Venues

12 Lyon Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced, traveling destination wedding photographer. Since 2010, he has been creating documentary visions and reportages at weddings. He has visited numerous countries with his medium format film camera. His passionate and humanistic approach is...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR
146
2
73
4200 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Elise Julliard is a France-based wedding photographer passionate about nature and exploring. With 8 years of experience, she captures emotions, connections and the beauty of light with every shot.

Elise Julliard

Anse in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
25
14
2200 (EUR)
Lyon wedding photography by Mallory Davies of the Rhone Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France

Mallory Davies, a documentary wedding photographer based in Lyon, draws upon the captivating allure and untamed grandeur of nature for inspiration. Abandoning her role as a graphic designer, she now embarks on an exhilarating journey, fulfilling her lifelong dream of...

Mallory Davies

Décines-Charpieu in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
14
1400 (EUR)
BW Lifestyle Portrait of Jessica Evrard, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

As a documentary wedding photographer, Jessica Evrard's passion for photography was instilled by her father when she was 15. With an acute eye for detail, she masterfully captures the intimate beauty within the surrounding environment.

Jessica Evrard

Venissieux, FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
21
1
9
1700 (EUR)
BW wedding photography, elopement coverage and engagement portraits by Castille Alma

In a journalistic style, Castille Alma, a visual storyteller, captures the moments of weddings, elopements, and family gatherings, showcasing her passion for photography and communication.

Castille Alma

Lyon, FR
48
94
2300 (EUR)
BW Studio Portrait of Lyon Wedding Photographer Emilie Roy of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Roy, born in Croix-Rousse, blends Savoyard roots with photography skills. From film to digital, she captures memories, based in Croix-Rousse.

Emilie Roy

Messimy in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
2
5
1700 (EUR)
Open market photo of France wedding reportage photographer David Pommier

David Pommier, a visual and documentary approach wedding photographer from France, has been capturing authentic and unobtrusive moments since 2012. Through his storytelling and visual style, he captures the essence of the couple's wedding day, preserving the genuine...

David Pommier

Lyon, FR
58
1
37
2000 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding photography by Coralie Castillo

In a journalistic style, Coralie Castillo, a visual storyteller, has been capturing unforgettable moments at weddings for over 10 years in France. She has documented almost 200 weddings, from intimate gatherings to extravagant celebrations.

Coralie Castillo

Vernaison, FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
22
1
2000 (EUR)
Alienor Perrard, your wedding photographer in Lyon, France

Alienor Perrard is a Lyon wedding photographer, an experienced French teacher and a long-time amateur photographer. She takes pride in creating powerful images on special days.

Alienor Perrard

Francheville in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
3
1550 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Angelique Blaise

As a wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing the essence of love stories, Angelique Blaise uses her engineering background to create timeless memories for couples in France.

Angelique Blaise

Saint Montan in Ardeche(07) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
31
1300 (EUR)
France wedding photography in a documentary style by Florian Maguin

With his extensive skill set as a wedding photojournalist, Florian Maguin has been immortalizing the moments of couples' wedding days since 2013. Through his expert lens, he creates custom-crafted photos that blend documentary style with a creative touch.

Florian Maguin

Chavanoz in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
35
123
2000 (EUR)
France couple engagement photo sessions, elopements and wedding photography by Guillaume Tranquard

Guillaume Tranquard approaches wedding photography with a documentary style, capturing authentic moments of love and life through his strong and graphic storytelling techniques.

Guillaume Tranquard

Salagnon, FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
14
22
2390 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Lyon Couples

Lyon Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Lyon Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Lyon Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Lyon wedding photos.

Lyon Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

During their love session at Lyon Confluence Quai de Saone, the soon-to-be-married couple found themselves relaxing indoors, beautifully framed in a window opening with a minimalistic touch, capturing their love as they prepare to say "I do."
At Lyon Confluence Quai de Saone, the love session captures the couple holding hands and flying as one in the beautiful backdrop of a Lyon water sanctuary.
During their love session at Lyon Confluence Quai de Saone, the couple stood facing each other in a dreamlike setting, in a romantic atmosphere ahead of their upcoming marriage.
At the Lyon Confluence Quai de Saone photo session in Lyon, she embraces him from behind and plants a tender kiss on his face, capturing the love that will soon culminate in marriage.
During their photo session at Lyon Confluence Quai de Saone, the couple shared a romantic kiss on the docks by the water and boats.
During their love session at Lyon Confluence Quai de Saone, the couple's affection and joy radiated through each photo, capturing the anticipation of their upcoming marriage.
Wedding photo captured in Lyon, France, featuring the bride mid-air on the dancefloor. A moment of pure joy and excitement beautifully captured by the photographer.
A candid and heartwarming shot on the wedding day in Lyon, showing a joyful grandmother and granddaughter playfully holding photo props of lips and a mustache over her mouth.
A romantic engagement portrait in Lyon, capturing the couple indoors with a warm light illuminating their intertwined hands and showcasing the engagement ring.
Soft window light brightens a cozy indoor cuddle session in Lyon, capturing the love between this couple in an intimate and romantic engagement portrait.
A romantic engagement portrait of a couple in Lyon, captured in an indoor tight embrace by soft window light, shot from a high angle.
Fine art couple engagement portrait by a Lyon wedding photographer in Jardin des Curiosités, France capturing an intimate backlit embrace and a romantic sunset kiss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Lyon 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 Lyon wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Lyon 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 Lyon wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Lyon wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Lyon photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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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