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 pop-up, justice of the peace, secret, 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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32 Paris Wedding Photographers...

Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a French wedding photographer, specializes in capturing sincere and natural emotions. With a background in automotive engineering, Luan followed his passion for photography and now enjoys creating candid and heartfelt images.

2400 (EUR)
Wedding and elopement photos by Pierrick Roland

Pierrick Roland is a destination wedding photojournalist and videographer. A few years ago, he became immediately captured by the joy of capturing images and creating everlasting moments. He then pursued his studies in cinema at the ENS Louis Lumière.

2200 (EUR)
UK wedding reportage photography by Elodie Ruelleux-Dagorne

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is a documentary wedding photographer who has traveled the world, drawing on her background in the music industry and her love for nature and wildlife photography to create stunning wedding images.

250/hour (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a dedicated wedding photojournalist with a lifelong passion for capturing moments of love and joy. Inspired by her father's images, she honed her skills in the darkroom, developing a unique storytelling approach.

2000 (EUR)
Portrait of French wedding photographer, Solène Lagant

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 - France Wedding Reportage and Couple Engagement Portraits

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)
Engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

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)

As a wedding photojournalist, Maxime Desessard has a modern style that focuses on capturing honest moments. With his fashion photography background, he brings a creative and natural approach to his work, resulting in unobtrusive and candid wedding photos.

1900 (EUR)
Documentary and artistic wedding photography by Vincent Montagne

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, a wedding reportage photographer from Val-d'Oise, France

Candice Fouliard is an experienced wedding photojournalist with an innate ability to authentically capture the essence of each unique love story, creating lasting memories through her artistry.

195/hour (EUR)
BW portrait of Paris wedding photographer Marie Carbonnier of the Île-de-France WPJA

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)
Wedding photography by Aurelie Blanche of Vibrant Feelings Studio

With her extensive expertise as a destination wedding photojournalist, Aurelie combines her wanderlust and passion for storytelling to authentically capture the love stories of couples everywhere.

2000 (EUR)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photography by Coralie Garavel of the France WPJA

Coralie Garavel, a wedding photographer with a journalistic approach, developed a passion for photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding and has photographed approximately 80 weddings in France and Europe since 2015.

Coralie Garavel

Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1900 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Elise Julliard is a France-based wedding photographer passionate about nature and exploring. With 8 years of experience, she captures emotions, connections and the beauty of light with every shot.

Elise Julliard

Anse in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
2200 (EUR)
Portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

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.

1100 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Patrick Moindjie of Paris
1400 (EUR)
BW wedding photography, elopement coverage and engagement portraits by Castille Alma

Castille Alma is a French wedding photographer based in Lyon. With a background in communication, she discovered her passion for photography through a collaboration with a photographer she had hired for a campaign. For two years, she learned the technical aspects of...

Castille Alma

Lyon, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
2300 (EUR)
Île-de-France wedding photography by Julien Michel of the France WPJA

Julien Michel is an experienced destination wedding reportage photographer, having started at 15. He enjoys spending time cooking, playing music and collecting items and loves Truffaut, Sautet, Margerin and Franquin. Equipped with a creative eye, Julien excels at capturing...

1000 (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 Paris weddings.
1490 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

Jeremie Sangare is a skilled wedding photojournalist who is based in France and specializes in capturing the genuine emotion and candid moments that make each wedding unique.

3000 (EUR)
France engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Mehdi Djafer

Mehdi Djafer

Lille in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1500 (EUR)
Manchester wedding photography by Philip Salisbury of England United Kingdom

Philip Salisbury is a skilled wedding photographer who documents the wedding day with a focus on authenticity and capturing the genuine moments that tell a unique love story.

Philip Salisbury

Lancashire in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Paris weddings.
2000 (GBP)
Lifestyle portrait of French wedding photographer Elodie Micciche

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)
Nord wedding photography by Guillaume Leduc, a Hauts-de-France based member of the WPJA

Guillaume Leduc is a photographer based in Cambrai near Douai, available to accompany clients throughout the Hauts-de-France region. He initially started photography to capture memories of his travels and later became passionate about the technique, composition, and light.

Guillaume Leduc

Blécourt in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
990 (EUR)
French Wedding Photographer, Claire Wise

Wedding photographer Claire Wise, from Nice, France, studied at “LCC- University of the Art London” to refine her skills. Inspired by her family's artistic roots and living in a diverse environment in Brazil with her husband, her work reflects a blend of cultures.

Claire Wise

Nice in Alpes-Maritimes (06) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1400 (EUR)
Kirill Brusilovsky wedding photography for creative couples

In his journalistic style, Kirill Brusilovsky, an award-winning photographer with a background in advertising, design, and photography, captures moments as a visual storyteller.

Kirill Brusilovsky

Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking Paris weddings.
300/hour (EUR)
Wedding and Elopement Photography by Damien Dolle

With over 8 years of experience, Damien Dollé is a skilled wedding photojournalist in France, who uses light to create breathtaking images.

Damien Dollé

Grand-Laviers in Somme (80) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1300 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of French wedding photographer Thomas Vigliano

Thomas Vigliano, a nature-loving photographer in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, and Annecy, focuses on storytelling through powerful images. With a background in sports and travel, he captures emotions and memories in wedding photography with adaptability and cool-headedness,...

1700 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of Vancouver wedding photographer Oscar Leo of the British Columbia, Canada WPJA

Based in Vancouver, Oscar Leo has over 10 years of wedding photography expertise in Paris. Using journalistic and fashion photography, he creates unique and authentic love stories. Oscar ensures to capture the essence of each couple's tale on their special day.

Oscar Leo

Vancouver in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Paris weddings.
3500 (CAD)
Black and white studio portrait of France wedding photographer Guillaume Planat

Guillaume Planat is a wedding photographer from Aveyron, now based in Montpellier, Occitanie. He trained in a photographic studio during his time in Montreal. His passion lies in capturing unique and loving moments during weddings and studio sessions.

Guillaume Planat

Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1890 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Paris Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Paris Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Paris wedding photos.

Paris Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Engagement portrait captured in Le Marais, featuring the groom-to-be about to kiss his future bride against a big red wall in soft afternoon light by a French wedding photographer.
Outside Paris City Hall, covered in lavender toss remnants, town hall staff cleans with a large blower after the wedding ceremony.
In this award-winning image captured by an artistic wedding photographer with a modern and stylish approach, the bridal dress is elegantly safeguarded, hanging near a window in Île-de-France before the ceremony in Paris.
Capturing a moment of groom anticipation at Montmartre, Paris, this award-winning photograph showcases a beautiful black-and-white image that highlights the symmetry created by the grooms checking their bowties in the mirrors.
In a Parisian wine cellar, the groom and his friends share a laugh, illuminated by a single lamp. Laughter and friendship fill the air in this award-winning wedding day portrait.
Sunlit rooftop wedding in Paris, as the audience and couple share laughter during the groom's heartfelt vows, surrounded by the warm glow of the low sun against a serene blue sky
Reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France - the father of the bride giving a speech, captured in a minimalist shot with palm trees silhouetted in the background
Paris Reception Venue in Île-de-France: The bride being carried by her friends as they celebrate during the lively party
In Paris, at the ceremony location, the bride is captured laughing while her bridesmaid holds a printed photo from her Tinder account. This image has been recognized with a WPJA award.
In Paris, Île-de-France, the groom, the bride, and their son step out of the ceremony under streamers held by guests
In Paris, the heartfelt speech by the groom's mother brings tears to the bride and groom's eyes during their wedding celebration
A professional wedding photographer in Paris captured this award-winning image of the bride and groom's daughter yawning during the ceremony. The photographer specializes in capturing authentic and emotional moments throughout the wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Paris 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 Paris wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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: How can couples find Paris photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Paris 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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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 !