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Lyon Wedding Photographers

Our Lyon photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Rhône, Saône, Presqu'île, Place Bellecour, Rue de la République, Place Bellecour, La Croix-Rousse, Fourvière, La Croix-Rousse, La Part-Dieu, Tour Incity, Tour Part-Dieu, Tour Oxygène, Tour Swiss Life, Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Parc de la Tête d'or, Lycée du Parc, and Beaujolais

Lyon Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Lyon - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Lyon 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 Lyon 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, Lyon documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Outdoor Restaurant Garden Wedding Ceremony Kiss Photo as bride and groom seal their marriage
Daniel Sim
The bride was about to make her grand entrance, as the groom stood outside the city hall, blindfolded, surrounded by guests in the streets
Simon Cassanas
A loving couple embraces in the golden light of the evening sun, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of a wedding hall's grounds. The serene gardens, adorned with lush greenery, tranquil ponds, and cascading wisteria, created a backdrop for portraits.
Andy Sidders

Lyon Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Lyon 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.

Rhône WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, mini, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Lyon Wedding Venues

12 Lyon Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced destination wedding photographer who has been capturing real moments at weddings since 2010. With his artistic approach, he creates documentary-style photos and reportages, specializing in elopements and engagement portraits. Sylvain's...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR
146
2
72
4200 (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 Lyon weddings.
25
14
2200 (EUR)
Lyon wedding photography by Mallory Davies of the Rhone Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France

Mallory Davies, a wedding photojournalist from Lyon, seeks creative inspiration in the breathtaking allure and untamed allure of the natural world. Leaving her former life as a graphic designer, she now pursues her adventurous spirit by capturing the essence of weddings.

Mallory Davies

Décines-Charpieu in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
14
1400 (EUR)
BW Lifestyle Portrait of Jessica Evrard, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

As a documentary wedding photographer, Jessica Evrard's passion for photography was instilled by her father when she was 15. With an acute eye for detail, she masterfully captures the intimate beauty within the surrounding environment.

Jessica Evrard

Venissieux, FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
21
1
9
1700 (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
48
88
2300 (EUR)
BW Studio Portrait of Lyon Wedding Photographer Emilie Roy of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Roy, born in Croix-Rousse, blends Savoyard roots with photography skills. From film to digital, she captures memories, based in Croix-Rousse.

Emilie Roy

Messimy in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
2
5
1450 (EUR)
Open market photo of France wedding reportage photographer David Pommier

David Pommier, a visual storyteller and wedding photographer based in France, has been capturing beautiful wedding moments since 2012. With a journalistic style, he skillfully tells the story of the couple's wedding day, capturing not only their emotions but also the...

David Pommier

Lyon, FR
58
1
37
2000 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding photography by Coralie Castillo

Coralie Castillo has established herself as a talented wedding photographer in France, using a documentary approach to tell stories through captivating visuals. With over a decade of experience, she has preserved nearly 200 wedding memories, spanning from intimate affairs...

Coralie Castillo

Vernaison, FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
22
1
2000 (EUR)
Alienor Perrard, your wedding photographer in Lyon, France

Alienor Perrard is a Lyon wedding photographer, an experienced French teacher and a long-time amateur photographer. She takes pride in creating powerful images on special days.

Alienor Perrard

Francheville in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
1550 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Angelique Blaise

Based in France, Angelique Blaise is a wedding photographer specializing in capturing love stories. Raised in the beautiful Ardèche region, Angelique draws inspiration from its breathtaking landscapes. With a background in engineering, she discovered her passion for...

Angelique Blaise

Saint Montan in Ardeche(07) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
31
1300 (EUR)
France wedding photography in a documentary style by Florian Maguin

A documentary wedding photographer with a wealth of experience, Florian Maguin has been capturing the essence of love on couples' big days since 2013. Balancing the spontaneity of candid moments with his creative expertise, he crafts unique, personalized photos.

Florian Maguin

Chavanoz in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
35
123
2000 (EUR)
France couple engagement photo sessions, elopements and wedding photography by Guillaume Tranquard

Guillaume Tranquard approaches wedding photography with a documentary style, capturing authentic moments of love and life through his strong and graphic storytelling techniques.

Guillaume Tranquard

Salagnon, FR *Now booking Lyon weddings.
14
22
2390 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Lyon Couples

Lyon Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Lyon Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Lyon Wedding Photographers

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Lyon Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A candid and heartwarming shot on the wedding day in Lyon, showing a joyful grandmother and granddaughter playfully holding photo props of lips and a mustache over her mouth.
A romantic engagement portrait in Lyon, capturing the couple indoors with a warm light illuminating their intertwined hands and showcasing the engagement ring.
Soft window light brightens a cozy indoor cuddle session in Lyon, capturing the love between this couple in an intimate and romantic engagement portrait.
A romantic engagement portrait of a couple in Lyon, captured in an indoor tight embrace by soft window light, shot from a high angle.
Fine art couple engagement portrait by a Lyon wedding photographer in Jardin des Curiosités, France capturing an intimate backlit embrace and a romantic sunset kiss.
Engagement portrait of a couple kissing in front of Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière captured by a Lyon wedding photographer - fine art image with soft afternoon light and all-white sky above them.
Portrait of a couple captured by a French wedding photographer in Lyon, France, depicting a serene scene of them embracing and holding hands at home.
A funny wedding portrait captured at Burger King on the charming docks of Confluence in Lyon, France. The couple is savoring their favorite burgers in a moment of bliss just before their ceremony. They celebrate their special day in a unique way.
Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
Portrait of a Lyon couple during a session at the bride and groom's new residence,, they are on their backs on the carpet, high angle shot looking down on them.
Indoor couple portrait captured during a romantic window session at the future bride and groom's home in Lyon.
Portrait of a couple captured by a Lyon wedding photographer in an intimate and artistic shot from above, showing their romantic kissing at home with tight focus on their emotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Lyon wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Lyon wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Lyon photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...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
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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

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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