Wedding Photos of France

The following “France” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “France” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

In Domene, France, the bride and groom are silhouetted against a large glass arched window, creating a striking and elegant wedding portrait.

Silhouetted Elegance: Bride and Groom Against Arched Glass in Domene, France

In Nice, the bride and groom's son looks at a book during group photos, creating a minimalist scene under a vast sky.

Nice Wedding: Son's literary escape amidst group photos under a vast, open sky.

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A couple's engagement portrait on a French beach, waves gently rolling onto the sand.

Coastal Romance: Couple's Engagement Portrait with Gentle Waves Gracing a French Beach

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At Domaine de Blanche Fleur in Provence, a cinematic black-and-white portrait captures the couple in a dip kiss on the footbridge.

Provence Dip Kiss: A Cinematic Black-and-White Portrait at Domaine de Blanche Fleur.

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Thénac, Dordogne, France - The Chartreuse: Guests enthusiastically vie for the bridal bouquet during a lively toss. A moment of joyful chaos and tradition.

Thénac Wedding: Guests Enthusiastically Compete Outdoors for Bridal Bouquet Toss at The Chartreuse, Dordogne, France

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In Désert Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Seyssinet-Pariset, France, a couple stands on the grass under a single umbrella, with their dog sitting at their feet, creating a cozy and heartwarming scene.

A Rainy Day Delight with Their Loyal Canine Companion

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At Gite L'essentiel in Fond de France, children enjoy playing with an oversized Connect 4 chip game.

Children Play with Oversized Connect 4 at Gite L'essentiel Wedding, Fond de France

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At Domaine Les Hauts de la Frégate in Agen, France, the newlyweds enjoying a drink at the bar.

Newlyweds Enjoy A Drink At The Bar At Domaine Les Hauts De La Frégate

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In Lyon, France, a couple poses in front of a greenhouse, with soft-focus foliage in the foreground adding a dreamy, natural touch to the scene.

Couple's Embrace with Greenhouse and Soft-Focus Foliage Charm

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In France, a couple stands near the Rock waterfall, captured in a center-framed black-and-white wide shot, highlighting the dramatic and timeless beauty of their surroundings.

Couple's Black-and-White Elegance by Majestic Rock Waterfall

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At Lacanau Océan in France, a couple enjoys a session by the ocean's edge, where the rhythmic waves and coastal beauty frame their shared joy and connection.

Love Shared by the Waves at Lacanau Océan's Edge

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In Bordeaux, France, a couple kisses, captured from a low angle beneath back-to-back benches, adding a unique perspective to their romantic exchange.

A Kiss Framed by Bordeaux's Back-to-Back Benches

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A couple walks on a low wall in Saint Paul Trois Chateaux, France, enjoying the stunning view. Captured in vertical black and white, the image highlights their joyful exploration together.

Engaged Couple Embraces Adventure in Saint Paul Trois Chateaux

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In Cournols, France, a couple sits on a medieval bridge surrounded by a lush, fairytale-like forest.

Fairytale Setting: Couple on Medieval Bridge Amidst Lush Forest in Cournols, France

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Inside Domaine des Tuileries, France, a photographer captures a unique angle, taken just before the couple's first dance, aiming for a unique perspective.

Unique Angle Captured Before First Dance at Domaine des Tuileries, France

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In the heart of Chamonix’s winter wonderland, a couple is captured in an artistic pre-wedding session, surrounded by colorful bokeh lens effects that enhance the beauty of the snow-covered landscape.

Pre-Wedding Session in Chamonix's Winter Wonderland with Colorful Bokeh Snow Scene

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In Saint Montan, Ardèche, France, a lovely couple strolls hand in hand through the cobblestone streets of a charming medieval village, exuding romance and timeless charm.

Romantic Walk in Saint Montan's Charming Medieval Cobblestone Streets

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A couple stands face to face in silhouette within a stone doorway at Lac d'Ayron. The image captures an Old World charm, framed by the castle's ancient architecture, highlighting their romantic connection.

Couple Stands in Silhouette at Lac d'Ayron | Old World Charm and Castle Architecture Frame Romantic Connection

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A couple at Lac d'Ayron, captured in a tight, black-and-white face-to-face shot. The image highlights their intimate connection and the depth of their smiles.

Couple at Lac d'Ayron in Tight Black-and-White Portrait | Image Highlights Intimate Connection and Smiles

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In Saint-Emilion, France, an engaged couple stands face to face beneath a massive Old World stone arch on a historic building. The grand arch, seemingly fit for giants, adds a touch of timeless elegance and grandeur to their intimate photo session.

Engaged Couple in Saint-Emilion, France, Under Massive Stone Arch | Grand Structure Adds Timeless Elegance and Grandeur to Intimate Portrait Session

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In the dimly lit interior of Chateau Pape Clement, France, an engaged couple sits with eyes locked, face to face. The subdued lighting casts a mystery around them.

Engaged Couple in Chateau Pape Clement, France, Sitting Face to Face | Dim Lighting Casts Mystery Around the Intimate Scene

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In Champ-sur-Drac, France, during a couple's session, the bride and groom pose with their two small dogs, set against the backdrop of an intriguing art installation, adding a unique and personal element to their photoshoot.

Bride and Groom Pose with Dogs Against Artistic Backdrop for Personal Touch in Champ-sur-Drac, France Session

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In Méribel, nestled within the French Alps, a beautiful wedding day walk unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking alpine scenery. The mountains and serene environment provide a romantic atmosphere.

Couple's Romantic Wedding Walk Unfolds Amidst Breathtaking Alpine Scenery in Méribel, French Alps

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In Méribel, French Alps, a woman in a white robe sits gracefully on a chair, immersed in the scenery that surrounds her.

Woman in White Robe Sits Gracefully on Chair, Immersed in Scenic Méribel, French Alps Background

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In Provence, France, a skilled wedding photographer captures a couple's joyful celebration, expertly framing the scene to highlight the essence of romance in the picturesque setting, reminiscent of Italian charm and elegance.

Photographer Captures Couple's Joyful Celebration Amidst Provence's Romantic Scenery, Evoking Italian Elegance and Charm

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In Morzine, nestled in the French Alps, a couple shares a romantic kiss beneath a beautifully adorned wedding altar flower arch, set against the stunning alpine backdrop.

Couple Shares Romantic Kiss Under Floral Wedding Altar Amid Stunning Alpine Backdrop in Morzine, French Alps

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At Domaine Laplaud, the bride is softly illuminated by the window light in her room. The shot, taken over her shoulder, captured as she prepares for her special day.

Bride's Reflection Over Shoulder Softly Lit by Window Light During Preparation at Domaine Laplaud Room

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At the Mairie de Biarritz, France, a black-and-white detail shot captures a grandmother enjoying time with her grandchildren, highlighting the rich textures and emotions in a beautifully intimate shot.

Grandmother Cherishes Time With Grandchildren in Intimate Black-and-White Detail Shot at Mairie de Biarritz, France

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In Saint-Remèze, France, an engaged couple enjoys a picturesque engagement session in a lavender field. The horizon sits at the middle of the vertical frame, with vibrant purple flowers filling the lower half and a serene white sky above.

Engaged Couple Embrace Amidst Lavender Field in Southern France

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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, two boys engage in a chat in the foreground, while a festive party unfolds in the background. The scene juxtaposes their quiet conversation with the lively celebration.

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