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Rhône Wedding Photographers

Our Rhône photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Lyon, Villeurbanne, Vénissieux, Caluire-et-Cuire, Saint-Priest, Vaulx-en-Velin, Bron, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rillieux-la-Pape, Meyzieu

Rhône Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Rhône - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Rhône 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 Rhône 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, Rhône 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 her father enter the ceremony, as light glowed on the bride to signify the start of her small yet beautiful wedding
David Pullum
Lakeside Wedding Photography in BW at a Romantic Villa | the couple enjoyed uninterrupted views of the lake
Julian Kanz
The couple walked towards the park, hand in hand, ready to exchange their vows and begin their married life
Wayne La

Rhône Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Rhône 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.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, secret, outside, 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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14 Rhône Wedding Photographers...

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photography by Coralie Garavel of the France WPJA

Coralie Garavel, a wedding reportage photographer, was born and raised in France. With a love for the arts and manual work, she discovered her passion for photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding. Since 2015, Coralie has photographed around 80 weddings...

Coralie Garavel

Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
32
6
1900 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced destination wedding photographer who has been capturing real moments at weddings since 2010. With his artistic approach, he creates documentary-style photos and reportages, specializing in elopements and engagement portraits. Sylvain's...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
146
2
72
4200 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Elise Julliard, an accomplished documentary wedding photographer hailing from France, has an insatiable curiosity for nature and discovery. With 8 years of experience, she skillfully documents the genuine connections between individuals and the captivating interplay of...

Elise Julliard

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

Mallory Davies, a wedding photojournalist from Lyon, seeks creative inspiration in the breathtaking allure and untamed allure of the natural world. Leaving her former life as a graphic designer, she now pursues her adventurous spirit by capturing the essence of weddings.

Mallory Davies

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

Jessica Evrard is a France-based wedding photographer who has inherited a passion for photography from her father and has been behind a camera since the age of 15. She has taken great care to archive each photo, and is always amazed with the small details in the surrounding...

Jessica Evrard

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

Castille Alma is a French wedding photographer based in Lyon. With a background in communication, she discovered her passion for photography through a collaboration with a photographer she had hired for a campaign. For two years, she learned the technical aspects of...

Castille Alma

Lyon, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
48
88
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 Rhône weddings.
2
5
1450 (EUR)
Open market photo of France wedding reportage photographer David Pommier

David Pommier, a visual storyteller and wedding photographer based in France, has been capturing beautiful wedding moments since 2012. With a journalistic style, he skillfully tells the story of the couple's wedding day, capturing not only their emotions but also the...

David Pommier

Lyon, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
58
1
37
2000 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding photography by Coralie Castillo

Coralie Castillo is a wedding photographer based in France with more than 10 years of experience. She has served nearly 200 wedding reports, ranging from intimate to grandiose. Coralie endeavors to capture the best shots of the wedding day for her clients.

Coralie Castillo

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

After immersing herself in the study of human sciences and pursuing various career paths, Alienor Perrard found her passion for photography as a wedding photojournalist in Lyon.

Alienor Perrard

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

A documentary wedding photographer based in France, Angelique Blaise combines her engineering background with a passion for photography to create authentic and timeless memories for couples.

Angelique Blaise

Saint Montan in Ardeche(07) , FR *Now booking Rhône 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 Rhône 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 Rhône weddings.
14
22
2390 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of French wedding photographer Thomas Vigliano

Thomas Vigliano is a wedding photographer based in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, Annecy, and the Rhône-Alpes region. He is a nature lover, sports enthusiast, and avid traveler. With a passion for storytelling through powerful images, Thomas captures emotions and memories that...

Thomas Vigliano

Annecy in Haute-Savoie (74) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
3
6
1700 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Rhône Couples

Rhône Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Rhône Wedding Photographers

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

Rhône Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Caught in the enchanting twilight, this couple embraces in silhouette against the backdrop of tree trunks at La Roche d'Ajoux, Poules les Echarmaux, France.
The couple embraces on La Roche d'Ajoux in Poules les Echarmaux, France, bathed in golden light, sharing a tender kiss that captures their love.
A couple portrait by a Rhônes wedding photographer, capturing a golden hour scene at sunset on top of Mont Brouilly in Beaujolais, with one hand on the shoulder, overlooking a simple and beautiful setting of a field.
Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
A beautiful moment captured as the bride dresses up in her home in Rhône, raising her arm to slip into her wedding dress.
Amidst the groom's preparations at a charming Rhône reception venue, his son arrives in tears, prompting the bride and groom's guests to reunite father and son before the wedding.
In a touching black and white photo, at the Rhône ceremony, the groom tenderly comforts his tearful grandfather at the end of the ceremony.
Newlyweds emerge from the beautiful Rhône church, joyfully enveloped by a shower of delicate flower petals as they begin their married life together.
In a black and white shot at a civil ceremony in Rhône, the bride and groom carefully oversee as their witness signs the marriage certificate in the correct spot.
In Rhone, France, at the Cour Dorée Event Venue, a wedding photo captures a couple in a sunflower field, with the groom hugging and kissing the bride from behind.
A wedding photo captured on a pedestrian bridge in Lyon's historic neighborhood. The couple embraces and shares a tender kiss, while the river Saone flows beneath them.
At Manoir de la Garde, the bride skillfully cuts the ribbons on her bouquet. This award-winning photo captures the intricate details of the moment, showcasing the bride's flowers on her wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Rhône photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Rhône 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.
Q: Who are the best Rhône wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Rhône documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Rhône wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Rhône 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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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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