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Alsace Wedding Photographers

Our Alsace photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Colmar, Sélestat, Guebwiller, Saverne, Obernai, Thann, Mulhouse

Alsace Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Alsace - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Alsace photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your symbolic, non-traditional, outdoor, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Alsace elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Alsace documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom, with their dog leading the way, joyfully elope at City Hall
Alessandro Arena
The couple had a small, backyard wedding at their private home, with the ceremony on their own private dock by the water, video streaming live to family who could not attend
Viara Mileva
Boat Tour Wedding Reception Image of bride and groom cutting cake on the floating reception venue
Luca Fazzolari

Alsace Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Alsace 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.

Grand Est WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, city hall, small, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Alsace Wedding Venues

5 Alsace Wedding Photographers...

Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard is an accomplished photographer and journalist who brings a documentary approach to his storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visuals, he skillfully captures wedding moments through his unique visual perspective.

Nicolas Bernard

Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Alsace weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Metz wedding photography by Jonathan Fortuna of Grand Est, Moselle

Renowned for his expertise in reportage photography, Jonathan Fortuna is a documentary wedding photographer with a rich background in capturing candid moments.

Jonathan Fortuna

Metz in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Alsace weddings.
73
85
1800 (EUR)
Grand Est Wedding Photography by Pierre Saint Remy of the France WPJA

With a master's degree in multimedia and a background in field reporting, Pierre Saint Remy brings a unique perspective as a wedding photojournalist, capturing candid and authentic moments.

Pierre Saint Remy

Verdun in Meuse (55) , FR *Now booking Alsace weddings.
20
8
1250 (EUR)
Damien Lorek is a wedding and elopement WPJA photographer

After developing a passion for photography, specifically street photography, Damien Lorek decided to specialize in wedding photography in 2016. He approaches weddings like a photo essay, capturing scenes that tell a story and showcasing the beauty of the day.

Damien Lorek

Champey, FR *Now booking Alsace weddings.
3
1500 (EUR)
Winter portrait of Europe wedding reportage photographer Ludovic Schuver

Experienced wedding photographer Ludovic Schuver: travel for color & black & white photography, personal identity shots, family portraits, event visuals, photo reports, & more.

Ludovic Schuver

Triel Sur Seine in Yvelines (78) , FR *Now booking Alsace weddings.
2
6
1000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Alsace Couples

Alsace Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Amidst the glow of fireworks and the delicious wedding cake, the newlyweds celebrate their special day in the town of Montreux-Vieux, Alsace.
In the quaint town of Château du Haut Barr, in the French region of Alsace, a beautiful couple is peeking through a wooden door under an arch of stone.
In the town of Alsace, France, the couple gazes towards the sun in their portrait.
Captured with a touch of modern artistry, this award-winning photograph showcases the intricate details of an Alsace wedding dress. The slow shutter speed adds a whimsical motion effect, as the dress elegantly drags along the fallen leaves.
An engagement couple at Forêt du Neuland in Colmar, Alsace, standing against a wooden wall, holding hands
A couple poses affectionately in the peaceful Forêt du Neuland, Colmar, Alsace, surrounded by lush greenery during their engagement photo shoot
A couple poses lovingly in the enchanting Forêt du Neuland, Colmar, Alsace, captured by the divine light during their engagement photo shoot
An engagement photo shoot takes place in Oberbronn, Alsace, France, capturing the couple amidst the blades of dry grass, with a gentle spring breeze in the background
An engaged couple embraced in love, sitting on a park bench, amidst the scenic beauty of Parc de l'Orangerie in Strasbourg, Alsace. The captivating image is captured in a moody black and white tone, evoking a sense of timeless romance
A serene and happy low-angle engagement photo shoot in Parc Alfred Wallach, Alsace, France
An engagement portrait was taken at Lac du Fischboedle in Alsace, France, capturing a serene scene by the calm waters
A softly lit black and white image of Andlau, Alsace, France captures the beauty of light and shadows in an engagement portrait

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Alsace wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Alsace 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.
Q: Who are the best Alsace wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Alsace documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Alsace 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 Alsace wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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
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

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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