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Our Lyon photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Rhône, Saône, Presqu'île, Place Bellecour, Rue de la République, Place Bellecour, La Croix-Rousse, Fourvière, La Croix-Rousse, La Part-Dieu, Tour Incity, Tour Part-Dieu, Tour Oxygène, Tour Swiss Life, Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Parc de la Tête d'or, Lycée du Parc, and Beaujolais

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Lyon?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your countryside, domaine, tented, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Lyon documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Lyon Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Lyon wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

Rhône WPJA members are ready to document any small, town hall, civil union, 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.

10 Lyon Wedding Photographers...

Lyon wedding photography by Mallory Davies of the Rhone Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France

Mallory Davies, a documentary wedding photographer based in Lyon, draws upon the captivating allure and untamed grandeur of nature for inspiration. Abandoning her role as a graphic designer, she now embarks on an exhilarating journey, fulfilling her lifelong dream of...

Mallory Davies

Décines-Charpieu in Rhone (69) , FR
44
1700 (EUR)
BW Studio Portrait of Lyon Wedding Photographer Emilie Roy of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Roy, a wedding photography expert from Croix-Rousse, also specializes in creative engagement portraits. Trained in both film and digital techniques, she captures memories with passion, meeting clients in various locations and settings for unique photos.

Emilie Roy

Messimy in Rhone (69) , FR
25
5
1650 (EUR)
A black and white portrait of Pierre-Luc Delage, a WPJA photographer based in Lyon, Rhône.

Talented wedding photographer Pierre-Luc Delage, from Lyon, France, balances family life while capturing love’s essence. His owl-like attention to detail shines in images, while music, novels, and dad jokes enhance his creative, client-friendly approach.

Pierre-Luc Delage

Lyon in Rhone (69) , FR
2
1
1700 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Elise Julliard, an accomplished documentary wedding photographer hailing from France, has an insatiable curiosity for nature and discovery. With 8 years of experience, she skillfully documents the genuine connections between individuals and the captivating interplay of...

Elise Julliard

Anse in Rhone (69) , FR
54
14
2000 (EUR)
BW headshot portrait of Paul Malinic, a Lyon Rhone wedding photographer known for his timeless images

Experienced Wedding Photographer, Paul Malinic, based in Lyon, specializes in capturing weddings and events throughout France and Europe. With over 40 documented weddings, he has a talent for getting natural and intimate shots by blending into the background. Aside from...

Paul Malinic

Charly in Rhone (69) , FR
7
1
16
1400 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is a well-traveled wedding photographer with a knack for capturing real moments. Since 2010, he has been using his artistic skills to create documentary wedding photos and reportages. Sylvain specializes in elopements and engagement portraits, bringing a...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR
156
2
78
4200 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding photography by Coralie Castillo

In a journalistic style, Coralie Castillo, a visual storyteller, has been capturing unforgettable moments at weddings for over 10 years in France. She has documented almost 200 weddings, from intimate gatherings to extravagant celebrations.

Coralie Castillo

Vernaison, FR
22
3
2000 (EUR)
Paris wedding photography by Coralie Garavel of the France WPJA

Coralie Garavel, a wedding photographer with a documentary-style, fell in love with photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding, and has since photographed around 80 weddings in France and Europe since 2015.

Coralie Garavel

Paris, FR
68
6
2400 (EUR)
France wedding photography in a documentary style by Florian Maguin

With his extensive skill set as a wedding photojournalist, Florian Maguin has been immortalizing the moments of couples' wedding days since 2013. Through his expert lens, he creates custom-crafted photos that blend documentary style with a creative touch.

Florian Maguin

Chavanoz in Isere(38) , FR
66
123
2000 (EUR)
France couple engagement photo sessions, elopements and wedding photography by Guillaume Tranquard

Guillaume Tranquard is a French visual storyteller and professional wedding photographer, known for his journalistic style that captures authentic and intimate moments of love and life.

Guillaume Tranquard

Salagnon, FR
17
33
2390 (EUR)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple's guests watched in awe as they said their vows in a beautiful snow-filled alpine setting during their elopement wedding
Sylvain Bouzat
Sunset portrait captures the love and adventure of a bride and groom, gazing at each other atop a majestic mountain peak.
Oliver Parini

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Lyon Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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Lyon Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At a reception venue in Lyon, Rhône, the bride and groom share a spontaneous kiss at the start of the meal while a witness on the right quickly films the scene, preserving the joyful moment.
In Lyon, France, the bride reads her vows to her husband, who is overcome with emotion and bursts into tears during the ceremony.
Monts du Lyonnais — The couple’s silhouettes stand against an orange Sahara dust sky, with the sun bursting and glowing above them, creating a dramatic and artistic wedding portrait in the mountainous landscape.
Monts du Lyonnais — In a minimalist wedding portrait, the couple stands low in the frame, surrounded and framed by tall trees in the middle of the forest, highlighting the serene natural setting.
Monts du Lyonnais — The couple shares an intimate session, sitting and kissing on a downed tree trunk, surrounded by wildflowers, capturing a romantic and natural wedding portrait in the countryside.
Lyon, Rhône — At sunset, the bride and groom face each other in a very intimate session beneath the bride’s veil, creating a romantic wedding portrait at the reception venue.
At a church in Lyon, during a ceremony, a baby playfully puts his fingers in the bride’s eyes, adding a humorous and candid touch to the wedding.
Bride kisses father outside Église Notre-Dame du Bon Secours, Lyon, France.
Reception in Lyon, Rhône. Single women play the ribbon game; one woman with the last uncut ribbon wins the bouquet.
Ceremony exit in Lyon, France: Groom removing glasses after flower petals were thrown, one caught in his eye.
Bubble-filled wedding exit at the city hall of Saint-Priest, France with the happy couple and their bridesmaid.
CHARLY, France — A couple descends a grand staircase in an old public park. This vintage-style, black-and-white portrait captures their classic elegance during an engagement shoot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Lyon 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 Lyon wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Lyon wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Lyon wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Lyon photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Lyon 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.

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.