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East Flanders Wedding Photographers

Our East Flanders photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ghent, Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Beveren, Dendermonde, Lokeren, Kemzeke, Klein-Sinaai, Stekene, and the village Koewacht

East Flanders Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in East Flanders - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best East Flanders 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 East Flanders 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, East Flanders 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 couple sat happily in their small wedding, a photo taken from outside the room where the second part of the ceremony was taking place
Federico Pannacci
The newlyweds smile ear to ear as they exit their elopement ceremony, cheered on by their family who shower them with rice
Matteo Originale
The bride was still in the limo, anxiously looking out the window at the quaint Church, while the groom was ready to open her door and start the small but special wedding ceremony
Liz Robson

East Flanders Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small East Flanders 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.

Flanders WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, quick, town hall, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from East Flanders Wedding Venues

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Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sven Soetens of Flanders, Belgium

Based in Flanders, Sven Soetens is a professional wedding photographer who focuses on capturing genuine emotions by minimizing intervention, allowing the authentic moments of the wedding day to naturally unfold.

Sven Soetens

Stekene, BE *Now booking East Flanders weddings.
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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving East Flanders Couples

East Flanders Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A Flanders wedding photographer captures the first dance at an East Flanders reception venue, showing a couple deeply in love.
A touching moment at an outdoor ceremony in East Flanders, Flanders, as the grandmother lovingly places her hand on the back of her daughter
At a skate park in East Flanders, Belgium, a couple steals a private session during their wedding. The groom curiously explores the bride's bouquet held above his head, as she discreetly adjusts her garter underneath her dress.
In East Flanders, Belgium, a bride struggles to put on his wedding ring during a church ceremony, resorting to using her teeth, showcasing the challenges that can arise during traditional wedding rituals
In this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo taken in East Flanders, Flanders, children at a diner enjoy indulging in a variety of desserts while the bride also savors a sweet treat.
At Van der Valk Hotel Beveren in East Flanders, a guest was seen dancing while intoxicated
In this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo taken at a reception venue in East Flanders, Flanders, a wedding photojournalist captures a heartfelt moment as the sister of the bride recites a speech while the family listens attentively, reflected in a mirror.
A child is seen crying on the floor at Pauwkenshof in East Flanders, with hands reaching out to help
Wedding photographer captures special moment as the bride and groom exit the church in East Flanders, Flanders. The mother's joyful approval adds to the charm of this WPJA Honor Award-winning image.
A Gent couple is running through the streets on the painted stripes of a crosswalk under their feet, long shadows, and the building lines creating a geometric pattern all around them
Outside in the sunshine at home over East Flanders, Flanders, the first look and kids are crying
The bride-to-be in East Flanders was getting ready at home, as her daughter watched from the doorway, eagerly anticipating seeing her mother going into her gown

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find East Flanders photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for East Flanders 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 East Flanders 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 East Flanders wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of East Flanders wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those East Flanders wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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