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Grand Est Wedding Photographers

Our Grand Est photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ardennes, Aube, Bas-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Lorraine, Metz, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosges

Grand Est Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Grand Est - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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, Grand Est documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
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
At the beautiful winter wedding in the snow at the Ski Resort, the bride tossed her bouquet against the backdrop of a clear blue sky and white snow-covered mountain top
William Lambelet
The couple was overjoyed to have finally made their commitment to each other legally binding, and celebrated with an intimate cafe reception. As they made their entrance, the couple beamed with happiness and pride.
Cindy Brown

Grand Est Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Grand Est 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 DIY - do it yourself, pop-up, themed, 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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14 Grand Est Wedding Photographers...

Wedding elopement and photography by Oliver Saillard of France

Oliver Saillard is a French wedding photographer with a passion for capturing people's special moments. With a love for travel and a commitment to reducing his carbon footprint, he incorporates his adventurous spirit into his work. With a focus on wedding photography,...

Oliver Saillard

Langres in Haute-Marne (52) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
10
1500 (EUR)
Portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

Sandy Manancourt is a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Meurthe-et-Moselle, capturing every heartfelt moment with a keen eye for details. Through her lens, she weaves together a visual narrative that beautifully showcases the love between two people.

Sandy Manancourt

Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
17
1100 (EUR)
Metz wedding photography by Jonathan Fortuna of Grand Est, Moselle

Jonathan Fortuna is a French wedding photographer, specializing in reportage photography. His experience extends to family portraits, pregnancy, newborns and other projects. He has been working as a freelance photographer since August 2018, and continues to involve himself...

Jonathan Fortuna

Metz in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
58
85
1800 (EUR)
Grand Est Wedding Photography by Pierre Saint Remy of the France WPJA

Drawing from his experience in the French army and his mastery of multimedia, Pierre Saint Remy excels as a documentary wedding photographer, skillfully documenting the raw emotions and honest moments of love and celebration.

Pierre Saint Remy

Verdun in Meuse (55) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
11
6
1275 (EUR)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard is a talented visual storyteller and journalist, with over ten years of experience in capturing life's memorable moments through his journalistic style. As a reporter-photographer, he specializes in documentary-style wedding photography.

Nicolas Bernard

Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Moselle wedding photographer Jonathan Gabel of the Grand Est WPJA in France

Jonathan Gabel is a talented wedding photojournalist based in Moselle, dedicated to documenting every moment with a keen eye for heartfelt emotions and creating cherished memories.

Jonathan Gabel

Phalsbourg in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
24
1500 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a wedding photojournalist, excels at capturing genuine and organic emotions. Having transitioned from his automotive engineering background, Luan now channels his love for photography into heartfelt and genuine images.

Luan Nguyen

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
5
2400 (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a passionate wedding photographer, having developed an interest in the field at a young age. Fascinated by her father's photos, she borrowed his camera and spent the next several years learning to develop her own negatives in the lab.

Samantha Pastoor

Le Plessis-Trevise in Paris (75) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
23
42
2000 (EUR)
Oise elopement and wedding photography by Frederic Bry of the Hauts-de-France WPJA

Frederic Bry is an Oise wedding photographer, and a proud father of two young children. Since 2017, being a dad has allowed him to understand the importance of pictures and the memories they preserve.

Frederic Bry

Gouvieux in Oise (60) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
8
9
1600 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

Utilizing a journalistic approach combined with his creative vision, Jean Baptiste Chauvin's photography business evolved from documenting auction houses to capturing living subjects in diverse genres like weddings and corporate events since 2012.

Jean Baptiste Chauvin

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
83
30
2500 (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 Grand Est weddings.
7
12
250/hour (EUR)
Damien Lorek is a wedding and elopement WPJA photographer

As a documentary wedding photographer, Damien Lorek's unique perspective transcends traditional imagery, immortalizing cherished memories through raw and unposed shots.

Damien Lorek

Champey, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
1500 (EUR)
Europe wedding reportage photography by Ludovic Schuver

Ludovic Schuver, a skilled documentary wedding photographer, is dedicated to capturing the authentic moments and emotions of your special day. With a passion for storytelling, he brings your wedding memories to life through his artistic and unobtrusive approach.

Ludovic Schuver

Triel Sur Seine in Yvelines (78) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
5
1000 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Baden-Wurttemberg wedding photographer Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Based in Offenburg and Freiburg area, Isabela Campos, a family and wedding photographer, specializes in candid and emotional moments. She creates tailored and professional wedding photos with a documentary approach. Isabela's background includes wedding reports, baby...

Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg, DE *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
350 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Grand Est Couples

Grand Est Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Sarrebourg, France, a touching moment captured on the wedding day as the bride's daughter playfully experiments with makeup during a behind-the-scenes documentary shot at the venue.
A candid shot taken during wedding preparations in Niderviller, France, showing the bride getting ready with the reflections of her mother and sister visible in the mirror. A captivating insight into the emotional moments behind the scenes.
Vibrant first dance of the newlyweds captured during a wedding celebration in Sarrebourg, France, filled with lively DJ colors and joyful atmosphere.
Fine art couple portrait captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre, with a silhouetted couple kissing backlit by a photographer's blue spotlight.
A fine art silhouette of a couple kissing, with a church steeple in the background, captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre.
A married couple cutting their wedding cake at Domaine de Raville in Moselle, Grand Est, surrounded by friends and family.
The groom and his best man celebrating together at a wedding in Phalsbourg, France.
A skillfully composed lifestyle portrait of a couple in front of a deep blue sky at the picturesque Château du Haut Barr in Saverne.
Lifestyle couple portrait beautifully composed at Château du Haut Barr - Saverne. Silhouette of a couple in a castle, with a red spotlight accentuating them, near a stacked square stone wall against a deep blue sky.
At Magnicourt, Granny helps a little girl retrieve her fallen cuddly toy from under the stroller
At Les Jardins de Sophie, Vosges, Grand Est, the bride applies her makeup in her hotel room while the television is turned on.
Engaged couple posing for pre-wedding portraits in Strasbourg, near the water, with dreamy effects created by blurry tree branches

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Grand Est 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 Grand Est wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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 Grand Est wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
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

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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