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Loire Wedding Photographers

Our Loire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Saint-Étienne, Roanne, Saint-Chamond, Veranne

Loire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Loire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Loire 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 Loire 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, Loire documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Following the ceremony, the wedding couple enjoyed a portrait session on the grounds of the chapel
Dominic Whiten
The happy couple celebrated their special day with a small, intimate beach wedding, taking the time to enjoy the lovely sunshine and capture a precious portrait of them walking along the seafront
Jenny Rutterford
An estate hall wedding photo of the bride and groom waiting inside before civil ceremony
Dominic Whiten

Loire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Loire 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.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, mini, courthouse, 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 Loire Wedding Venues

5 Loire Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle Portrait of Tommy Loska, a Destination Wedding Photographer

Tommy Loska is a wedding photographer from Beaujolais, France, specializing in portrait photography for 10+ years. With a degree in Multimedia from Puy en Velay, he has covered 60+ weddings across Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe, and Quebec. Inspired by nature,...

Tommy Loska

Ecoche in Loire (42) , FR
14
2400 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced, traveling destination wedding photographer. Since 2010, he has been creating documentary visions and reportages at weddings. He has visited numerous countries with his medium format film camera. His passionate and humanistic approach is...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
146
2
73
4200 (EUR)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet started his wedding photography career in 2009. He has a knack for capturing genuine moments at weddings with a photojournalistic style. His keen eye for detail allows him to document every aspect of the special day in a unique way.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard: 10-year reporter-photographer & journalist. Specializing in documentary-style wedding photography, capturing energy & emotion. Passionate about experiencing & preserving human relationships.

Nicolas Bernard

Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes wedding photography by Puy-de-Dome-based Matthieu Muratet

Matthieu Muratet, wedding photographer based in Puy-de-Dôme, loves photojournalism and has carried this passion into his art. His experience with war documentaries has given him the skill of how to document moments while being invisible.

Matthieu Muratet

Issoire in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking Loire weddings.
9
1
14
2500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Loire Couples

Loire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Charlieu Loire, Pierre and Celine are kissing under the rain during their engagement portrait session on the bridge over the water.
Captured at Ecoche, the couple shares a serene session in nature at dusk, sipping champagne and sharing laughter and silly chatter.
At Château d'Ailly, the couple embrace joyfully in the incredible light for their pre-wedding portraits.
A groom tenderly dips his bride inside a dark chapel, creating a striking play of light and shadow on their wedding day at Ruines du Château à Salt-en-Donzy, Romain et Laurie.
A romantic wedding portrait of a couple at Château de Valinches in Marols, France. The newlyweds steal a quiet moment away from the festivities, walking together silhouetted against a beautiful brick wall illuminated with warm lights.
A beautiful image captured in Loire Valley right after the outdoor secular wedding ceremony, showcasing the newlyweds in a romantic embrace and kiss amidst the picturesque surroundings.
Black and white image of the bride joyfully holding her bouquet overhead with ribbons attached for a ceremonial cutting.
At Domaine des Grands Cèdres in Cordelle, Loire, the bride makes final dress adjustments before heading to the ceremony.
At the edges of the Loire, France, a couple is kissing at sunset
The France couple are having a picnic on the banks of the Loire at Candes Saint Martin
Saint Mathurin sur Loire, France image of engaged couple dancing at sunset on the beaches along the Loire
From Candes Saint Martin, France, a photo of the bride and groom strolling hand in hand on the banks of the Loire with their dog

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Loire wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Loire 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: How can couples find Loire photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Loire 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: Who are the best Loire wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Loire 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...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

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.