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Grand Est Wedding Photographers

Our Grand Est photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ardennes, Aube, Bas-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Lorraine, Metz, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosges

Grand Est Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Grand Est - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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, Grand Est documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Civil Town Hall Wedding Photography of Spaced out chairs and minimal guests
John Sanders
Under the bright sunshine, the bride and groom exchanged vows in an outdoor villa surrounded by friends and family, with the bride beaming a warm smile throughout the beautiful, intimate ceremony
Francesca Zambrini
A small but joyous wedding ceremony saw the newlyweds exiting the Abbey, to be showered with handfuls of rice by their delighted guests, with the groom trying to hide his face
Alessia Bruchi

Grand Est Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Grand Est 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.

France WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, mini, 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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14 Grand Est Wedding Photographers...

Wedding elopement and photography by Oliver Saillard of France

Oliver Saillard is a French documentary wedding photographer who is passionate about capturing the special moments in people's lives. With a love for travel and a commitment to reducing his carbon footprint, Oliver incorporates his adventurous spirit into his work.

Oliver Saillard

Langres in Haute-Marne (52) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
10
1500 (EUR)
Portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

Sandy Manancourt is a traveling Meurthe-et-Moselle wedding photographer who specializes in documenting couples' love stories with a unique and creative aesthetic.

Sandy Manancourt

Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
17
1100 (EUR)
Grand Est Wedding Photography by Pierre Saint Remy of the France WPJA

Drawing from his experience in the French army and his mastery of multimedia, Pierre Saint Remy excels as a documentary wedding photographer, skillfully documenting the raw emotions and honest moments of love and celebration.

Pierre Saint Remy

Verdun in Meuse (55) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
11
6
1275 (EUR)
Metz wedding photography by Jonathan Fortuna of Grand Est, Moselle

Hailing from France, Jonathan Fortuna is a skilled wedding photojournalist known for his exquisite reportage photography. With a background in family portraits and a passion for the movie industry, he brings a unique perspective to every project.

Jonathan Fortuna

Metz in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
58
85
1800 (EUR)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard: 10-year reporter-photographer & journalist. Specializing in documentary-style wedding photography, capturing energy & emotion. Passionate about experiencing & preserving human relationships.

Nicolas Bernard

Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Moselle wedding photographer Jonathan Gabel of the Grand Est WPJA in France

Jonathan Gabel is a talented wedding photojournalist based in Moselle, dedicated to documenting every moment with a keen eye for heartfelt emotions and creating cherished memories.

Jonathan Gabel

Phalsbourg in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
24
1500 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a wedding photojournalist, excels at capturing genuine and organic emotions. Having transitioned from his automotive engineering background, Luan now channels his love for photography into heartfelt and genuine images.

Luan Nguyen

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
5
2400 (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a passionate wedding photographer, having developed an interest in the field at a young age. Fascinated by her father's photos, she borrowed his camera and spent the next several years learning to develop her own negatives in the lab.

Samantha Pastoor

Le Plessis-Trevise in Paris (75) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
23
42
2000 (EUR)
Oise elopement and wedding photography by Frederic Bry of the Hauts-de-France WPJA

Frederic Bry is an Oise wedding photographer, and a proud father of two young children. Since 2017, being a dad has allowed him to understand the importance of pictures and the memories they preserve.

Frederic Bry

Gouvieux in Oise (60) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
8
9
1600 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

Utilizing a journalistic approach combined with his creative vision, Jean Baptiste Chauvin's photography business evolved from documenting auction houses to capturing living subjects in diverse genres like weddings and corporate events since 2012.

Jean Baptiste Chauvin

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
83
30
2500 (EUR)
Samuel Berthelot - Jolie Histoire Photographie

Samuel Berthelot, a Europe-based visual storyteller with a journalistic style, found his calling in wedding photography. Inspired by capturing the heartfelt moments of love, he embraced a documentary approach, focusing on authentic storytelling through his visuals.

Samuel Berthelot

Alzingen, LU *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
7
12
250/hour (EUR)
Damien Lorek is a wedding and elopement WPJA photographer

With his expertise as a wedding photojournalist, Damien Lorek's intuitive eye captures candid moments that unfold naturally, preserving the essence of love and emotion.

Damien Lorek

Champey, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
1500 (EUR)
Europe wedding reportage photography by Ludovic Schuver

Ludovic Schuver, a skilled documentary wedding photographer, is dedicated to capturing the authentic moments and emotions of your special day. With a passion for storytelling, he brings your wedding memories to life through his artistic and unobtrusive approach.

Ludovic Schuver

Triel Sur Seine in Yvelines (78) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
5
1000 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Baden-Wurttemberg wedding photographer Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Isabela Campos, a family and wedding photographer based in Offenburg and Freiburg, specializes in capturing candid and emotional moments with a documentary style. She aims to create tailored, professional wedding photos and has experience in various photography genres like...

Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg, DE *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
350 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Grand Est Couples

Grand Est Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Sarrebourg, France, a touching moment captured on the wedding day as the bride's daughter playfully experiments with makeup during a behind-the-scenes documentary shot at the venue.
A candid shot taken during wedding preparations in Niderviller, France, showing the bride getting ready with the reflections of her mother and sister visible in the mirror. A captivating insight into the emotional moments behind the scenes.
Vibrant first dance of the newlyweds captured during a wedding celebration in Sarrebourg, France, filled with lively DJ colors and joyful atmosphere.
Fine art couple portrait captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre, with a silhouetted couple kissing backlit by a photographer's blue spotlight.
A fine art silhouette of a couple kissing, with a church steeple in the background, captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre.
A married couple cutting their wedding cake at Domaine de Raville in Moselle, Grand Est, surrounded by friends and family.
The groom and his best man celebrating together at a wedding in Phalsbourg, France.
A skillfully composed lifestyle portrait of a couple in front of a deep blue sky at the picturesque Château du Haut Barr in Saverne.
Lifestyle couple portrait beautifully composed at Château du Haut Barr - Saverne. Silhouette of a couple in a castle, with a red spotlight accentuating them, near a stacked square stone wall against a deep blue sky.
At Magnicourt, Granny helps a little girl retrieve her fallen cuddly toy from under the stroller
At Les Jardins de Sophie, Vosges, Grand Est, the bride applies her makeup in her hotel room while the television is turned on.
Engaged couple posing for pre-wedding portraits in Strasbourg, near the water, with dreamy effects created by blurry tree branches

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Grand Est photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Grand Est 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Grand Est 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 Grand Est wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Grand Est 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 Grand Est wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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