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Hérault Wedding Photographers

Our Hérault photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Béziers, Sète, Lunel, Lattes, Frontignan

Hérault Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Hérault - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Hérault 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 Hérault 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, Hérault 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 bride and groom posed boldly in front of City Hall's stunning graphic architecture, against the backdrop of the clear blue sky, creating the perfect backdrop for their wedding portraits
Tyler Vu
The bride and groom shared a tender hug as they exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony at the Town Hall, while the caring guests watched, seated in chairs
Alessandro Di Noia
On a sunny day, surrounded by a few close family and friends, a small wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful wilderness place overlooking the vast openness of the desert, under a stunning blue sky
Christelle Rall

Hérault Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Hérault 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.

Occitanie WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, fast, pop-up, 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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WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

In 2009, William Lambelet started as a freelance wedding photographer. His documentary approach quickly emerged, allowing him to capture weddings with a photojournalist style. This gave him the chance to develop a unique way of seeing and documenting all elements, both...

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Hérault weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Montpellier engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Johanna Marjoux Hérault Occitanie France

Johanna Marjoux

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Hérault weddings.
69
184
1900 (EUR)
Occitanie wedding photography by Julie Verdier of the France WPJA

With a proven background in documentary wedding photography, Julie, based in France, excels in her craft by skillfully preserving genuine moments that form the timeless heritage of her clients.

Julie Verdier

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Hérault weddings.
16
21
2200 (EUR)
Wedding Photography by Yohan Bettencourt of Europe

Yohan Bettencourt has been an international wedding photographer since 2012, self-taught in perfecting his craft. His style captures real emotions through natural moments of beauty.

Yohan Bettencourt

Mauguio in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Hérault weddings.
12
9
1500 (EUR)
Black and white studio portrait of France wedding photographer Guillaume Planat

Wedding photographer Guillaume Planat, based in Montpellier, Occitanie. Trained in photography in Montreal, values capturing moments of love worldwide. Specializes in freezing unique family connections with creative ideas and mutual trust.

Guillaume Planat

Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Hérault weddings.
4
1890 (EUR)
BW portrait of Mark Wallis, Europe wedding reportage photographer

Mark Wallis is a professional wedding photographer specialising in UK and worldwide weddings. Mark excels in capturing the real story of your wedding, from preparations to the dancefloor!

Mark Wallis

Long Eaton in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking Hérault weddings.
56
1450 (GBP)
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 Hérault weddings.
2
1500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Hérault Couples

Hérault Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Hérault Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Domaine de Ribaute in Lieuran-lès-Béziers, France, the bride is captured playing with a LED tube during the evening party, with a dark scene illuminated by blue, purple, and pink lights.
Intimate black and white portrait of a bride and groom touching foreheads captured on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing the bond and love between them in a romantic setting.
A newlywed couple strolling the streets of Orléans in the sunshine and shadows after their civil ceremony, capturing love and joy on their wedding day.
At the Hérault reception venue, the talented wedding photographer captured a remarkable image showcasing the bride's makeup session. Multiple pocket mirrors tastefully reflect the bride's beauty routine, creating a unique and artistic portrayal.
In Montpellier, Hérault, the Bride's Room captures the essence of motherhood and beauty as a woman multitasks with makeup application and breastfeeding, surrounded by greenery
A photo of a couple about to get married was captured at sunset in Montpellier, France. The image features the couple posing among sand and dunes, filling the frame beautifully.
A man reading the speech while seated at Domaine de Verchant during a wedding day. Black and white photo.
Black and white portrait by the pool at Domaine de la Trinité in Mauguio, Herault. The couple's hands are interlaced, with their reflection visible in the water beneath them.
Mas des Laux, Herault: A captivating portrait of the newlyweds, illuminated by a subtle rim light against a dark backdrop, exuding an enchanting and intimate atmosphere.
At Chateau de Granoupiac, the groom, dressed in white, is joyfully tossed into the air by a group of enthusiastic men during a lively wedding celebration.
After a heartwarming ceremony at the Church Hérault in the south of France, the newly married couple joyfully exit as their guests cheer on, hands raised in celebration
Guest sweeping the colorful dance floor at Chateau de Malmont during a wedding soirée in Montpellier, adding a comical touch to the festive ambiance

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Hérault photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Hérault 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Hérault 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 Hérault wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Hérault 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 Hérault wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
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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