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Loire Wedding Photographers

Our Loire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Saint-Étienne, Roanne, Saint-Chamond, Veranne

Loire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Loire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best 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 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, 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
The rough going through the forest proved to be a tough challenge for the couple, with the bride finding it especially difficult in her high heels; but they persisted, and eventually made it back to their car
Caroline Elenbaas
The bride and groom celebrated their special day with a small, intimate wedding, surrounded by lush green plants and toasting their reception party attendants
Paulo Castro
Presbyterian Student Center Wedding Pic | The couple ressesses down the aisle
Cindy Brown

Loire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small 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.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes WPJA members are ready to document any fast, city hall, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Loire Wedding Venues

5 Loire Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle Portrait of Tommy Loska, a Destination Wedding Photographer

Tommy Loska is a wedding photographer from Beaujolais, France. With a degree in Multimedia from Puy en Velay, he has been specializing in portrait photography for over 10 years and capturing unique wedding moments for over 5 years in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France, and other...

Tommy Loska

Ecoche in Loire (42) , FR
12
2400 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is a well-traveled wedding photographer with a knack for capturing real moments. Since 2010, he has been using his artistic skills to create documentary wedding photos and reportages. Sylvain specializes in elopements and engagement portraits, bringing a...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
146
2
72
4200 (EUR)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet started his wedding photography career in 2009. He has a knack for capturing genuine moments at weddings with a photojournalistic style. His keen eye for detail allows him to document every aspect of the special day in a unique way.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

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 Loire weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes wedding photography by Puy-de-Dome-based Matthieu Muratet

Drawing on his background in war documentaries, Matthieu Muratet approaches his work as a wedding photographer with a documentary approach, focusing on storytelling through visual imagery. Through his skill in capturing life with his camera, he brings a unique perspective...

Matthieu Muratet

Issoire in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
9
1
14
2500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Loire Couples

Loire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Captured at Ecoche, the couple shares a serene session in nature at dusk, sipping champagne and sharing laughter and silly chatter.
At Château d'Ailly, the couple embrace joyfully in the incredible light for their pre-wedding portraits.
A groom tenderly dips his bride inside a dark chapel, creating a striking play of light and shadow on their wedding day at Ruines du Château à Salt-en-Donzy, Romain et Laurie.
A romantic wedding portrait of a couple at Château de Valinches in Marols, France. The newlyweds steal a quiet moment away from the festivities, walking together silhouetted against a beautiful brick wall illuminated with warm lights.
A beautiful image captured in Loire Valley right after the outdoor secular wedding ceremony, showcasing the newlyweds in a romantic embrace and kiss amidst the picturesque surroundings.
Black and white image of the bride joyfully holding her bouquet overhead with ribbons attached for a ceremonial cutting.
At Domaine des Grands Cèdres in Cordelle, Loire, the bride makes final dress adjustments before heading to the ceremony.
At the edges of the Loire, France, a couple is kissing at sunset
The France couple are having a picnic on the banks of the Loire at Candes Saint Martin
Saint Mathurin sur Loire, France image of engaged couple dancing at sunset on the beaches along the Loire
From Candes Saint Martin, France, a photo of the bride and groom strolling hand in hand on the banks of the Loire with their dog
Loire, France lifestyle engagement photography of a couple in Saint Genest Lerp walking the tree logs of barrage du Sapt

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of 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 Loire wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Loire wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my 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 Loire wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
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

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

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.