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Paris Wedding Photographers
Paris Wedding Photographers
Our Paris photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montmartre, Aisne, Aube, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, Marne, Oise, Seine-Maritime, Yonne, Saint-Ouen, Clichy, Vanves, Levallois-Perret
Paris Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Paris - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Paris 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 Paris 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, Paris documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Paris Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Paris 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.
Île-de-France WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, secret, town 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.
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31 Paris Wedding Photographers...
Luan Nguyen, a documentary wedding photographer from France, is dedicated to capturing authentic and unscripted emotions. With a background in automotive engineering, Luan turned his passion for photography into creating genuine and heartfelt images.
2400 (EUR)
Pierrick Roland is a traveling destination documentary wedding photographer and videographer. A few years ago, he purchased his first SLR and was instantly captivated by the art of composing images and capturing intimate moments.
Pierrick Roland
Levallois-Perret in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is a world-traveling wedding photographer with a background in the music industry and a love for nature and wildlife photography, Elodie is always up for a new adventure, whether it's shooting a wedding abroad or capturing the beauty of her own...
250/hour (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor is a talented documentary wedding photographer who discovered her love for capturing weddings at a young age. Inspired by her father's work, she experimented with film and darkroom techniques, perfecting her craft through a storytelling lens.
2000 (EUR)
A master behind the lens, Solène Lagant approaches each wedding as a documentary wedding photographer, skillfully weaving together visual narratives that unveil the raw and unfiltered essence of love.
Solène Lagant
Massy, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
Ronan Jégaden is a French wedding photographer whose appreciation for aesthetics and storytelling has been shaped by his love of films by Tarantino, the early work of Pink Floyd, novels such as The Red and Black, and paintings by Gauguin.
Ronan Jégaden
Athis-Mons, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (EUR)
Jean Baptiste Chauvin's photography business, founded in 2012, initially focused on photographing auction houses. However, driven by his artistic eye, he expanded into capturing various subjects, including weddings and corporate events.
2500 (EUR)
Benjamin Brette is a Paris wedding photographer based in France, but regularly works all around the world. Married with two young teenagers, he is not only a passionate photographer, his friends have even coined the word 'marigeophile' to describe his striking...
Benjamin Brette
St Ouen l'Aumone, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1990 (EUR)
Maxime Desessard is an international destination wedding photographer with a fashion photographer background and a focus on photojournalism. He has a creative and natural style that results in unobtrusive and candid wedding photos.
1900 (EUR)
With a rich background in advertising, documentary, and artistic photography, Vincent Montagne approaches weddings with a documentary approach, skillfully weaving together storytelling and striking visuals that beautifully capture the joy and emotion of the day.
2300 (EUR)
Candice Fouliard is a destination wedding photographer, whose journey of understanding and capturing life comes from many professional backgrounds. She seeks to create beautiful moments and preserve them in light.
195/hour (EUR)
Marie Carbonnier, a trained photojournalist from France, specializes in wedding photography. With a background in editorial journalism, she brings a unique perspective to capturing moments of love and joy. She limits her wedding assignments to 10 per year to prioritize her...
Marie Carbonnier
Maisons-Alfort, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
Aurelie is an experienced destination wedding photographer. She has years of photojournalism and experience from her travels and encounters and creates authentic memories that capture the love story of couples.
2000 (EUR)
Coralie Garavel, a wedding photographer with a documentary-style, fell in love with photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding, and has since photographed around 80 weddings in France and Europe since 2015.
Coralie Garavel
Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
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 Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
Sandy Manancourt is a documentary wedding photographer, passionate about capturing the raw emotions and authentic moments of couples on their wedding day. With her unique storytelling approach, she creates timeless imagery that reflects the true essence of love.
Sandy Manancourt
Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1100 (EUR)
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 *Now booking Paris weddings.2300 (EUR)
Known for his skill in documentary-style photography, Julien Michel is a talented wedding photographer. His diverse interests, including cooking, music, and collecting, provide him with a unique perspective, resulting in breathtaking and meaningful images.
Julien Michel
Suresnes in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1000 (EUR)
Nicolas Bernard is an accomplished photographer and journalist who brings a documentary approach to his storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visuals, he skillfully captures wedding moments through his unique visual perspective.
Nicolas Bernard
Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1490 (EUR)
Jeremie Sangare is a talented documentary wedding photographer based in France, who is dedicated to capturing the authentic and real moments of a wedding, showcasing the true essence of the day.
Jeremie Sangare
Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.3000 (EUR)
Philip Salisbury is an artistic documentary wedding photographer, a passionate father and adventurer with a camera who captures unique moments to remember the important day. His works are described as elegant, stylish, artistic and filled with energy.
Philip Salisbury
Lancashire in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (GBP)
Kirill Brusilovsky, award-winning photographer: International awards, extensive background in advertising, design and photography, wedding photography since 2006.
Kirill Brusilovsky
Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer based in Grenoble, France, specializes in vibrant weddings. Fluent in English and Spanish, she holds a Master's degree in Language Sciences with a focus on deafness and pursued a CAP photographer diploma.
Elodie Micciche
Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1600 (EUR)
Wedding photographer Claire Wise, based in Nice, France, trained in photography at LCC-University of the Arts London. Raised in a family with an artistic background, she blends colors and cultures in her vibrant and natural light-focused photos. Passionate about capturing...
Claire Wise
Nice in Alpes-Maritimes (06) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1400 (EUR)
Guillaume Leduc, a photographer based in Cambrai near Douai, is available for hire in the Hauts-de-France region. With a passion for photography and a desire to constantly learn and create, Guillaume specializes in wedding and family photography, allowing him to explore...
Guillaume Leduc
Blécourt in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.990 (EUR)
Skilled wedding photographer Ariane Duplaceau, based in France, started photography at 9. Self-taught with online courses from the US and France, she hones her craft. Capturing emotions discreetly, she aims for authentic and timeless images, building trust with clients.
Ariane Duplaceau
Saint Jean Pied de Port in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
Thomas Vigliano, a photographer in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, Annecy, and the Rhône-Alpes region, is a nature lover and sports enthusiast. He creates images with strong visual impact and storytelling elements. Thomas excels in capturing emotions and memories in wedding...
Thomas Vigliano
Annecy in Haute-Savoie (74) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
Vancouver wedding photographer Oscar Leo brings over a decade of experience from Paris, using journalistic and fashion photography to tell unique love stories authentically. Committed to capturing each couple's tale on their special day.
Oscar Leo
Vancouver in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Paris weddings.3500 (CAD)
Guillaume Planat, a wedding photographer from Aveyron, now based in Montpellier, Occitanie, trained in a Montreal photographic studio. He is skilled in freezing moments during weddings and studio sessions.
Guillaume Planat
Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1890 (EUR)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Paris 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 Paris wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Paris wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Paris 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 reviews of Paris 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 Paris wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Paris WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Palmyre & Geoffrey
Photo by Vincent Montagne
Cette expérience fut un vrai moment de plaisir. La découverte des photos du jour de notre mariage nous a permis de prendre conscience de toutes les émotions et petits moments de partage que nous ne pouvions pas voir, et a enrichi encore nos souvenirs. Il y a deux choses dont j’étais sûre pour le jour J: Le choix du mari…et le choix du photographe !
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.
