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Maine-et-Loire Wedding Photographers

Our Maine-et-Loire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Angers, Cholet, Saumur, Sèvremoine, Beaupréau-en-Mauges, Chemillé-en-Anjou

Maine-et-Loire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Maine-et-Loire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Maine-et-Loire 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 Maine-et-Loire 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, Maine-et-Loire documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
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
The bride and groom had a small, civil wedding ceremony at City Hall, filled with laughter and light moments that created a fun and memorable experience
Tobias Schnurr
An Elopement Photo From the Outdoor small wedding with just the bride, groom and about 20 closest guests
Penny McCoy

Maine-et-Loire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Maine-et-Loire 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.

Pays de la Loire WPJA members are ready to document any themed, secret, DIY - do it yourself, 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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6 Maine-et-Loire Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle Beach Portrait of Europe Wedding Reportage Photographer Audrey Dubessay

Audrey Dubessay is a documentary wedding photographer who combines her expertise in digital and film photography. Inspired by her fearless grandmother, she established her own business to preserve unforgettable moments.

Audrey Dubessay

Trélazé in Maine-et-Loire (49) , FR
28
25
2200 (EUR)
Portrait of Maine-et-Loire wedding photographer Christelle Guilbault of Pays de la Loire, France

Christelle Guilbault

Champigné in Maine-et-Loire (49) , FR
1
2000 (EUR)
BW lifestyle portrait of Camille Demolliens, a Poitiers wedding photographer of the WPJA in Vienne Nouvelle-Aquitaine France

With a background in psychomotor therapy, Camille Demolliens has become a renowned wedding photojournalist in Poitiers. Her decade of experience ensures high-quality images that beautifully capture each event's emotions.

Camille Demolliens

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR *Now booking Maine-et-Loire weddings.
9
7
1500 (EUR)
Tim Fox - Wedding Photographer

Tim Fox is an experienced wedding photojournalist who expertly captures the beautiful and spontaneous moments of the wedding day. With a passion for storytelling through visual imagery, Tim's documentary approach ensures that each photo is honest and meaningful.

Tim Fox

Vertou, FR *Now booking Maine-et-Loire weddings.
7
2000 (EUR)
Portrait of Florent Fauqueux, Photographer for marriage ceremonies and engagement sessions

In Florent Fauqueux's journalistic style, he is a visual storyteller, capturing the intimate moments that touch people's hearts. His passion for photography began with the birth of his son and grew with the arrival of his daughter.

Florent Fauqueux

La Rochelle, FR *Now booking Maine-et-Loire weddings.
9
7
1850 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of Benoit Mace of the France Wedding Photojournalist Association

Benoit Mace, an accomplished documentary wedding photographer, skillfully captures the essence of love and connection, creating a visual story that beautifully showcases the emotions, personalities, and details of each couple's unique journey.

Benoit Mace

Vannes in Morbihan (56) , FR *Now booking Maine-et-Loire weddings.
3
1500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Maine-et-Loire Couples

Maine-et-Loire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A captivating wedding shot at the beautiful Domaine de La Roulière in Chemillé, France. The photo captures the elegance of the event, with silhouettes of guests and the bride enjoying champagne.
Wedding portrait captured at the reception venue in Angrie, France. The newlyweds share an intimate session at sunset in their field, the sunburst illuminating their faces as they kiss and embrace.
Mother of the Bride helping her daughter put on jewelry at their home in Maine-et-Loire, France during the wedding preparations
At the Reception Venue at home in Angrie, France, the bride and groom exchange heartfelt vows during their beautiful secular ceremony, leaving the bride visibly moved
A documentary wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award photo at a city hall in Maine-et-Loire, France. The image shows the groom kissing a guest while the bride, her mother, and grandmother admire the wedding ring in the background.
A close-up image features the bride's accessories and wedding rings, placed in the shade, nestled beneath heart-shaped glasses
During the couple session in the streets of Angers, photo of the bride and groom lying on the road near a pedestrian crossing
A detailed photo of the round bouquets at the wedding reception venue in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire. The bride's hand is holding a scissor and cutting the ribbon.
The wedding couple at the reception venue, Chateau de Rou Marson in France, participate in a traditional activity of throwing pigeons during the cocktail hour, while dark clouds loom ominously in the background
A close-up photograph was taken at a reception venue in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, capturing the intricate details of a bouquet during the round of bouquets, showcasing the bride tightly holding her own while a guest's hand is seen.
The couple embraced a romantic moment in a blooming field of flowers, captured in a lifestyle engagement photograph
Reception party vendors working at the Chateau du Plessis-Mace during the entry of the wedding cake

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Maine-et-Loire 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 Maine-et-Loire wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Maine-et-Loire wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Maine-et-Loire 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 Maine-et-Loire 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 Maine-et-Loire wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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