Wedding Photos of France documentary wedding photography

The following “France documentary wedding photography” 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 documentary wedding photography” 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.

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In a Parisian church in Île-de-France, a young girl shows signs of restlessness and boredom during a wedding ceremony
Restless in the Pews: A Young Girl's Boredom at a Parisian Church Wedding in Île-de-France
In this photo captured by a wedding photographer in France, a granddaughter stands in Selles saint denis town hall, reading a text message with tearful emotion, while her grandmother offers support.
Emotional Granddaughter Finds Solace in a French Town Hall, Supported by her Loving Grandmother
A joyful moment unfolds at Bourgogne-Franche-Comte City Hall as the newlyweds celebrate their union, exclaiming, "We are now one family!"
Bound Together: The Joyous Union of Two Hearts at Bourgogne-Franche-Comte City Hall
A guest at the reception venue, Domaine de la Barbeirasse in France, finds humor in an unexpected mishap, bursting into laughter after falling into a bed of flowers with a cluster of blooms wedged between her legs.
Wedding Woes Turn Floral Fiasco: Laughter Blooms as Guest Takes Tumble into Bouquet Burial at Domaine de la Barbeirasse
A happy couple playing the ribbon game with a balloon in the background at Domaine Saint Michel during their documentary wedding
Love in Full Bloom: Candid Moments Unveiled at Domaine Saint Michel
A lively reception venue in Centre-Val de Loire, showing people enjoyably mingling and drinking cocktails
Capturing the Joy: Lively Wedding Reception in Centre-Val de Loire
A couple and their children release balloons into the sky as the ceremony begins at Domaine des Templiers wedding venue
Familial Bliss Takes Flight: Capturing A Beautiful Wedding Balloon Ceremony
A group of friends cheerfully and energetically support the groom, providing him with strength and encouragement on his wedding day in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unstoppable Brotherhood: Friends' heartfelt support fuels groom's Auvergne wedding
In this award-winning wedding photo, taken at a hotel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the groom is seen tying the bow tie of his best man, while another best man takes care of tying the bow tie for the groom's son in the background.
Blending Bonds: A Hotel Wedding in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Reveals a Touching Display of Brotherhood
A wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Domaine de Conseillant, a reception venue in Aquitaine, France. The photo shows the bride's young nephew attempting to grab a draft drink.
Unscripted Moments in Aquitaine: The Mischievous Nephew and the Forbidden Draft
Best France documentary wedding photography from Ferme Inharria during the The first dance under lanterns of light
Best France documentary wedding photography from Ferme Inharria during the The first dance under lanterns of light