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Montpellier Wedding Photographers

Our Montpellier photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montpellier-centre, Croix-d'Argent, Les Cévennes, Lattes, Mauguio, Mosson, Hôpitaux-Facultés, Port-Marianne, and Prés d'Arènes,

Montpellier Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Montpellier - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Montpellier 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 Montpellier 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, Montpellier documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Elopement Photo of bride and groom with their wedding guests with the color of the sea
Nino Lombardo
A Countryside Intimate Ceremony Picture | Bride and groom underneath the shade of oak trees
Simone Bacci
wedding photographer for intimate ceremonies | The bride clasps hands with the groom as they take their first steps together
Bonnie Sizer

Montpellier Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Montpellier 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.

Hérault WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, DIY - do it yourself, justice of the peace, 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 Montpellier Wedding Venues

6 Montpellier Wedding Photographers...

WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet began his career as a wedding photographer in 2009. He has a special talent for capturing real moments at weddings using a photojournalistic approach. With his unique perspective, he documents every detail of the special day, no matter how big or small.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Montpellier engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Johanna Marjoux Hérault Occitanie France

Johanna Marjoux

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR
69
184
1900 (EUR)
Occitanie wedding photography by Julie Verdier of the France WPJA

Julie is a France-based wedding photographer who specializes in family documentary and lifestyle photography. She captures genuine moments to create visuals that will become her clients' heritage.

Julie Verdier

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR
16
21
2200 (EUR)
Wedding Photography by Yohan Bettencourt of Europe

With a passion for storytelling and an eye for capturing raw emotions, Yohan Bettencourt has emerged as a talented wedding photojournalist, beautifully capturing the natural essence of the moment.

Yohan Bettencourt

Mauguio in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Montpellier weddings.
12
9
1500 (EUR)
Black and white studio portrait of France wedding photographer Guillaume Planat

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 Montpellier weddings.
4
1890 (EUR)
Damien Lorek is a wedding and elopement WPJA photographer

After developing a passion for photography, specifically street photography, Damien Lorek decided to specialize in wedding photography in 2016. He approaches weddings like a photo essay, capturing scenes that tell a story and showcasing the beauty of the day.

Damien Lorek

Champey, FR *Now booking Montpellier weddings.
2
1500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Montpellier Couples

Montpellier Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Beautiful French chateau wedding scene with bride cutting bouquet ribbons under a canopy of trees for a charming and natural moment at Château de la Mogère venue.
A beautiful wedding photo taken during a couple session at Château Bas d'Aumelas in Montpellier, showcasing the bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss at sunset under the trees.
Bride reflecting in a mirror on her wedding day at Domaine de Verchant in Montpellier, creating a striking and elegant image filled with grace and beauty.
Capturing the enchanting beauty of a historic Montpellier church, this award-winning image showcases the pipe organ player, immersed in their music, adding a touch of artistry to the wedding day.
In Montpellier, Hérault, the Bride's Room captures the essence of motherhood and beauty as a woman multitasks with makeup application and breastfeeding, surrounded by greenery
In this award-winning wedding day detail picture, an artistic photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's delicate white train flowing behind her as she gracefully descends the stairs in Montpellier, France.
In Montpellier, at home, final adjustments are being made to the bride's dress
In a delightful setting in Montpellier, France, the couple shares an intimate, overcast session, their embrace accentuated against a gentle sky, creating a minimalist and dreamy atmosphere.
In Montpellier, France, an engaged couple embraces the overcast day as they playfully run on the dunes. The soft sky fills the frame as they lovingly hold hands.
In Montpellier, France, the couple playfully poses for their engagement photoshoot. They lie on their backs, facing opposite directions like a yin and yang symbol, symbolizing their beautiful connection.
A couple embraces during the golden hour on Montpellier Beach. The bride gets tenderly kissed by her partner as the warm sunlight envelops them in a glow.
Guest sweeping the colorful dance floor at Chateau de Malmont during a wedding soirée in Montpellier, adding a comical touch to the festive ambiance

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Montpellier photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Montpellier 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Montpellier 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 Montpellier wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Montpellier 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 Montpellier wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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
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
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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