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Charente-Maritime Wedding Photographers

Our Charente-Maritime photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: La Rochelle, Saintes, Rochefort, Royan, Aytré, Périgny, Tonnay-Charente, Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Jonzac, Île de Ré

Charente-Maritime Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Charente-Maritime - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Charente-Maritime 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 Charente-Maritime 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, Charente-Maritime 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 breathtaking view of the outdoor wedding ceremony under a large tree, with blue skies and rolling hills in the background, made the small wedding a truly magical experience
Federico Pannacci
The happy bride and groom, inspired by simple elegance and family, danced together for the first time as a married couple
Cindy Brown
The bride and groom were so happy as the small wedding ceremony began and the guests cheered, with the whole family participating in the joyous celebration
Vincent MA

Charente-Maritime Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Charente-Maritime 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.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine WPJA members are ready to document any quick, secret, 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 Charente-Maritime Wedding Venues

7 Charente-Maritime Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of Florent Fauqueux, Photographer for marriage ceremonies and engagement sessions

Florent Fauqueux approaches his photography with a documentary style, emphasizing storytelling through visual imagery. He finds joy in capturing both the small daily moments and the significant life events, evoking emotion and intention in every photograph.

Florent Fauqueux

La Rochelle, FR *Now booking Charente-Maritime weddings.
9
7
1850 (EUR)
Studio Portrait of Charente-Maritime Wedding Photographer Jennifer-Aurore Lescouet-Pot

Jennifer Lescouet is a professional wedding photographer who found passion and refuge in photography after becoming deaf at eight years old. Her heightened sense of sight and touch allows her to capture small details and emotions in her work. Overcoming initial fears,...

Jennifer Aurore Lescouet Pot

Jonzac in Charente-Maritime (17) , FR
3
1
2
1200 (EUR)
Valerie Teppe - French wedding photographer

Valerie Teppe is a wedding photographer with 20 yrs experience from France. Former photojournalist of 15 yrs. Specializes in storytelling, capturing emotions, joy and creating everlasting memories.

Valerie Teppe

Limoges, FR *Now booking Charente-Maritime weddings.
121
1
1900 (EUR)
Wedding elopement and photography by Oliver Saillard of France

Oliver Saillard is a French wedding photojournalist who combines his love for travel and commitment to sustainability in capturing people's special moments. With a focus on weddings, he shoots around 18 a year and continually hones his skills through workshops and...

Oliver Saillard

Langres in Haute-Marne (52) , FR *Now booking Charente-Maritime weddings.
65
10
1500 (EUR)
Lifestyle beach portrait of Nouvelle-Aquitaine wedding photographer Benjamin Dupuy

Benjamin Dupuy is a skilled documentary wedding photographer who developed a passion for his art at a tender age. He switched his focus from YouTube videos to capturing beautiful moments, and his technical expertise and seven years of experience have allowed him to fulfill...

Benjamin Dupuy

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR *Now booking Charente-Maritime weddings.
10
1
1500 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of wedding photographer Arnaud Koncina of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Arnaud Koncina, a dedicated documentary wedding photographer, has been mesmerizing couples with his storytelling approach to capturing their special moments since 2020. He believes that a wedding is a reflection of a couple's journey, and his goal is to curate a visual...

Arnaud Koncina

Cognac in Charente (16) , FR *Now booking Charente-Maritime weddings.
3
1100 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

Jeremie Sangare is a talented documentary wedding photographer based in France, who is dedicated to capturing the authentic and real moments of a wedding, showcasing the true essence of the day.

Jeremie Sangare

Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Charente-Maritime weddings.
34
2
108
3000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Charente-Maritime Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Charente-Maritime Wedding Photographers

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

Charente-Maritime Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A rustic engagement portrait session in La Rochelle's Atlantic Coast with Champêtre style. The couple poses with their VW bug in the dry grass field.
In a picturesque setting in La Rochelle on the Atlantic Coast of France, a couple toast champagne in a rustic picnic setting at sunset in a dry field.
In La Rochelle, on the Atlantic Coast of France, a rustic engagement session. The couple, with a VW Bug, with flowers, on a grassy field.
A candid black and white photo taken on a wedding day at Mariage à Arces, Au domaine de la Grosse Pierre in Charente Maritime, France, featuring groom getting his makeup done in a humorous moment captured by the photographer.
Beautiful wedding day moment as the bride's mother plays piano at the dinner party in Saint Martin de Ré, France.
In the romantic setting of Beaulon's Castle, Charente-Maritime, a blindfolded groom playfully tries to cut the ribbon of his bride's bouquet, capturing the joyful and loving atmosphere of their wedding celebration.
Capturing the essence of cocktail hour at Saint Martin de Ré, Île de Ré, an artistic wedding photographer composes a striking image featuring glasses on a table, set against a wood plank wall with the shadows of toasting guests.
Charente-Maritime domaine de Puyrigaud: A heartwarming moment captured during the outdoor marriage certificate signing ceremony, as the couple embraces witnesses.
A stunning black and white portrait taken at Chateau de Beaulon, France. The groom gazes longingly into the rearview mirror while the bride sits slightly blurred in the foreground, creating an intimate and captivating image.
A joyful newlywed couple happily strolling down Saint Sauvant's street surrounded by their delighted guests on their special day
A father figure affectionately kisses the shoulder of the bride during a heartfelt embrace at Château de Puyrigaud
A beautiful wedding photo taken at home in Charente-Maritime, France. The bride's bouquet is held delicately by the window, with soft light illuminating the scene. The frame portrays light pastel tones, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Charente-Maritime 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 Charente-Maritime wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Charente-Maritime wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Charente-Maritime 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 Charente-Maritime photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Charente-Maritime 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
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...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
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

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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