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Pays de la Loire Wedding Photographers

Our Pays de la Loire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Mayenne, Sarthe

Pays de la Loire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Pays de la Loire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Pays de la 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 Pays de la 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, Pays de la 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
Winter frozen wind swept Lake sunset portraits after elopement ceremony
Brittany Bugaj
The sun glowed beneath the horizon as their cliffside ceremony unfolded, providing a beautiful backdrop of the sea and creating a truly magical and romantic experience for the newlyweds
Carlos Porfírio
The bride and groom stood facing each other, holding hands, as their friend officiated their small wedding ceremony outside in a park
Danielle Gardner

Pays de la Loire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Pays de la 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.

France WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, themed, mini, 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.

13 Pays de la 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 *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
28
25
2200 (EUR)
Mayenne elopement and documentary wedding photography by Anne Russocki of Isere Pays de la Loire France

Drawing on her experience in art photography, Anne Russocki has established herself as a documentary wedding photographer, expertly documenting moments.

Anne Russocki

Evron in Mayenne (53) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
6
10
1900 (EUR)
Tim Fox - Wedding Photographer

With over a decade of experience, Tim Fox is a talented wedding photographer who combines British humor and French romance in his work. Known for his journalistic style, Tim focuses on capturing genuine and emotional moments throughout the day.

Tim Fox

Vertou, FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
7
2000 (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 Pays de la Loire weddings.
34
2
108
3000 (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 *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
1
2000 (EUR)
France Elopement and Wedding Photographer Hong-Phuc Bui, of Le Comptoir Photo

With a documentary approach, Hong Phuc takes a visual storytelling perspective, capturing the emotion and spontaneity of every moment, and also the details of a wedding day or the sweeping expanse of a landscape.

Hong Phuc Bui

Trégueux in Cotes-d'Armor (22) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
52
1500 (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 Pays de la Loire weddings.
9
7
1500 (EUR)
Centre-Val de Loire and Indre wedding photography by Gaelle Caré of France

Indre wedding photographer Gaelle Caré loves all that represents living life fully - people who love, laugh, share, sing and travel with their hearts full. Her passion of photography is just an extension of her life; a team effort in which she captures those real emotions...

Gaelle Caré

Châteauroux in Indre (36) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
85
1
1
1970 (EUR)
Tours Wedding Photographer Hugo Desessard of the Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France WPJA

Hugo Desessard is a skilled wedding photojournalist, hailing from Tours. With a keen eye for capturing raw emotions and the essence of each couple's special day, he brings an artistic and natural touch to every shot. Born into a family of photographers, his passion for...

Hugo Desessard

Tours in Indre-et-Loire (37) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
1
1
1450 (EUR)
Weddings, engagements and elopements by photographer Patrick Lombaert - Brittany France

Patrick Lombaert, a Europe-based wedding photographer, takes a journalistic approach to capturing authentic moments. With a diverse background and a passion for storytelling, he ensures moments of happiness are documented.

Patrick Lombaert

Plelan le Petit in Cotes-d'Armor (22) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
93
134
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 Pays de la Loire weddings.
9
7
1850 (EUR)
Samuel Berthelot - Jolie Histoire Photographie

Samuel Berthelot, an established European photographer with a passion for capturing life's moments, ventured into wedding photography after documenting his cousin's special day. Through a documentary approach and a focus on authentic storytelling, he mastered the...

Samuel Berthelot

Alzingen, LU *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
7
12
250/hour (EUR)
BW studio portrait of Benoit Mace of the France Wedding Photojournalist Association

Based in France, Benoit Mace is a skilled wedding photojournalist who captures intimate and organic moments, allowing couples to relive their special day through his luminous and natural images.

Benoit Mace

Vannes in Morbihan (56) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
3
1500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Pays de la Loire Couples

Pays de la Loire Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Pays de la Loire Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Pays de la Loire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A picturesque wedding portrait of the bride and groom taken in the historic village of Clisson, with stunning reflections captured in the river as the couple embraces, creating a unique and captivating composition.
Engagement portrait by a France wedding photographer in Clisson, Pays de la Loire, capturing them looking lovingly at each other in romantic afternoon sunlight.
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.
The bride and groom, surrounded by their loved ones, share double hugs to celebrate their civil ceremony at City Hall in Précigné, France
The groom and bride leave the City Hall in Précigné, France, after their civil ceremony, and a guest has her head obscured by a hunting horn
Excited bride in Précigné, France, mid-air, as she is joyfully tossed up by her witnesses during the wedding celebration
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.
Engaged couple's romantic beach portrait in soft pastel hues at Les Sables d'Olonne, France
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 photographer at Ancenis, France captured a heart-warming moment of the bride holding hands with her father-in-law as he saw her for the first time in her wedding dress before the ceremony
A couple in a lifestyle session on the beach in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, sat in the water facing each other and touching heads at the blue hour
An engaged couple had a lifestyle session in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, with a silhouette of them under a pretty sky and soft pastel colors, touching heads and holding hands

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Pays de la Loire wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Pays de la Loire 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.
Q: How can couples find Pays de la Loire photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Pays de la Loire 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Pays de la 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 Pays de la Loire wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
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