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
Paris Wedding Photographers
Paris Wedding Photographers
Our Paris photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montmartre, Aisne, Aube, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, Marne, Oise, Seine-Maritime, Yonne, Saint-Ouen, Clichy, Vanves, Levallois-Perret
Paris Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Paris - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Paris 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 Paris 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, Paris documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
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Paris Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Paris 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.
Île-de-France WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, quick, civil ceremony, 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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32 Paris Wedding Photographers...
Luan Nguyen, a French wedding photographer, specializes in capturing sincere and natural emotions. With a background in automotive engineering, Luan followed his passion for photography and now enjoys creating candid and heartfelt images.
2400 (EUR)
Pierrick Roland is a destination wedding photojournalist and videographer. A few years ago, he became immediately captured by the joy of capturing images and creating everlasting moments. He then pursued his studies in cinema at the ENS Louis Lumière.
Pierrick Roland
Levallois-Perret in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is a documentary wedding photographer who has traveled the world, drawing on her background in the music industry and her love for nature and wildlife photography to create stunning wedding images.
250/hour (EUR)
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.
2000 (EUR)
With a keen eye for emotion and a talent for storytelling, Solène Lagant embraces her role as a wedding photojournalist, capturing authentic and intimate moments that immortalize the beauty of love.
Solène Lagant
Massy, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
Using a documentary approach, Ronan Jégaden is a visual storyteller who documents weddings with his camera, influenced by the worlds of film, music, literature, and art.
Ronan Jégaden
Athis-Mons, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (EUR)
Jean Baptiste Chauvin established his photography business in 2012, which began with mostly photographing auction houses. Passionate about art, he quickly transpired into living subjects and moved to various areas of photography such as wedding, corporate, and private...
2500 (EUR)
Benjamin Brette, a Paris wedding photographer with a documentary approach, uses his camera to tell captivating stories of love and joy. With a keen eye for visual storytelling, he captures authentic moments that embody the essence of weddings, captivating his audience with...
Benjamin Brette
St Ouen l'Aumone, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1990 (EUR)
Maxime Desessard takes a documentary approach to wedding photography, using storytelling and a visual style to capture the meaningful emotions of the day. With a passion for his craft, he aims to create honest and authentic images that truly tell the couple's story.
1900 (EUR)
Vincent Montagne is a passionate wedding photographer who has been in the industry for almost 15 years. With a background in advertising, documentary, and artistic photography, Vincent captures the joy and emotion of weddings in a burst of color.
2300 (EUR)
Marie Carbonnier, a wedding photographer based in Paris, France, brings a background in editorial journalism and a passion for pop culture to her work. With a limit of 10 weddings per year to prioritize her family life, she expertly captures moments of love and joy. She...
Marie Carbonnier
Maisons-Alfort, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
Candice Fouliard is a documentary wedding photographer whose passion lies in weaving together raw, genuine moments into a visual narrative that encapsulates the true spirit of love and commitment.
195/hour (EUR)
Aurelie is an experienced destination wedding photographer. She has years of photojournalism and experience from her travels and encounters and creates authentic memories that capture the love story of couples.
2000 (EUR)
Coralie Garavel, a wedding photographer with a documentary-style, fell in love with photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding, and has since photographed around 80 weddings in France and Europe since 2015.
Coralie Garavel
Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
Elise Julliard, an accomplished documentary wedding photographer hailing from France, has an insatiable curiosity for nature and discovery. With 8 years of experience, she skillfully documents the genuine connections between individuals and the captivating interplay of...
Elise Julliard
Anse in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
Sandy Manancourt is a documentary wedding photographer, passionate about capturing the raw emotions and authentic moments of couples on their wedding day. With her unique storytelling approach, she creates timeless imagery that reflects the true essence of love.
Sandy Manancourt
Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1100 (EUR)
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 *Now booking Paris weddings.2300 (EUR)
With a passion for capturing the authenticity and emotions of weddings, Julien Michel is an experienced wedding photojournalist. From the age of 15, he developed a talent for reportage photography, ensuring that every shot tells a story.
Julien Michel
Suresnes in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1000 (EUR)
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 Paris weddings.1490 (EUR)
Jeremie Sangare is a France-based traveling wedding photographer and videographer with a passion for documenting weddings in a photojournalistic and authentic style, capturing emotion and in-between moments.
Jeremie Sangare
Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.3000 (EUR)
Philip Salisbury is a talented wedding photojournalist who expertly captures the authentic moments and emotions of the wedding day, creating beautiful, artistic memories.
Philip Salisbury
Lancashire in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (GBP)
Thomas Vigliano, a nature-loving photographer in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, and Annecy, focuses on storytelling through powerful images. With a background in sports and travel, he captures emotions and memories in wedding photography with adaptability and cool-headedness,...
Thomas Vigliano
Annecy in Haute-Savoie (74) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
In his journalistic style, Kirill Brusilovsky, an award-winning photographer with a background in advertising, design, and photography, captures moments as a visual storyteller.
Kirill Brusilovsky
Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
Renowned for his expertise as a documentary wedding photographer, Damien Dollé has been capturing exquisite moments in France using his exceptional command of light.
Damien Dollé
Grand-Laviers in Somme (80) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1300 (EUR)
Based in Vancouver, Oscar Leo has over 10 years of wedding photography expertise in Paris. Using journalistic and fashion photography, he creates unique and authentic love stories. Oscar ensures to capture the essence of each couple's tale on their special day.
Oscar Leo
Vancouver in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Paris weddings.3500 (CAD)
Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer based in Grenoble, France, specializes in vibrant weddings. With a Master's degree in Language Sciences focusing on deafness, fluent in English and Spanish, Elodie honed her craft with a CAP photographer diploma.
Elodie Micciche
Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1600 (EUR)
Wedding photographer Claire Wise, from Nice, France, studied at “LCC- University of the Art London” to refine her skills. Inspired by her family's artistic roots and living in a diverse environment in Brazil with her husband, her work reflects a blend of cultures.
Claire Wise
Nice in Alpes-Maritimes (06) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1400 (EUR)
Guillaume Leduc is a seasoned wedding photographer, specializing in destination weddings and events throughout the Hauts-de-France region. He has been honing his skills for many years, blending his passion for learning, composition, and light.
Guillaume Leduc
Blécourt in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.990 (EUR)
Ariane Duplaceau, based in France, started photography at 9. She hones her wedding craft with online courses and captures authentic moments discreetly.
Ariane Duplaceau
Saint Jean Pied de Port in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
Guillaume Planat is a wedding photographer from Aveyron, now based in Montpellier, Occitanie. He trained in a photographic studio during his time in Montreal. His passion lies in capturing unique and loving moments during weddings and studio sessions.
Guillaume Planat
Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1890 (EUR)
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Paris Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find Paris photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Paris wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Paris 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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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Paris WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Palmyre & Geoffrey
Photo by Vincent Montagne
Cette expérience fut un vrai moment de plaisir. La découverte des photos du jour de notre mariage nous a permis de prendre conscience de toutes les émotions et petits moments de partage que nous ne pouvions pas voir, et a enrichi encore nos souvenirs. Il y a deux choses dont j’étais sûre pour le jour J: Le choix du mari…et le choix du photographe !
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
