Paris Wedding Photographers

Paris Wedding Photographers

Our Paris photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montmartre, Aisne, Aube, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, Marne, Oise, Seine-Maritime, Yonne, Saint-Ouen, Clichy, Vanves, Levallois-Perret

Paris Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Paris - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Paris 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 unique, modern, intimate, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Paris 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, Paris documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Paris Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Paris 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.

Île-de-France WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, civil union, justice of the peace, 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.

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27 Paris Wedding Photographers...

Paris wedding photography by Coralie Garavel of the France WPJA

Coralie Garavel, a wedding photographer with a journalistic approach, developed a passion for photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding and has photographed approximately 80 weddings in France and Europe since 2015.

2400 (EUR)
Wedding and elopement photos by Pierrick Roland

Pierrick Roland is a traveling destination wedding photographer and videographer. A few years ago, he bought his first SLR and was immediately seized by the pleasure of composing images and creating small moments of eternity. He went on to pursue his studies in cinema at...

2390 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a wedding photojournalist, excels at capturing genuine and organic emotions. Having transitioned from his automotive engineering background, Luan now channels his love for photography into heartfelt and genuine images.

2400 (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a dedicated wedding photojournalist with a lifelong passion for capturing moments of love and joy. Inspired by her father's images, she honed her skills in the darkroom, developing a unique storytelling approach.

2000 (EUR)
UK wedding reportage photography by Elodie Ruelleux-Dagorne

Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is a documentary wedding photographer who has traveled the world, drawing on her background in the music industry and her love for nature and wildlife photography to create stunning wedding images.

250/hour (EUR)
Ronan Jégaden - France Wedding Reportage and Couple Engagement Portraits

Ronan Jégaden is a French wedding photographer whose appreciation for aesthetics and storytelling has been shaped by his love of films by Tarantino, the early work of Pink Floyd, novels such as The Red and Black, and paintings by Gauguin.

Ronan Jégaden

Athis-Mons, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

Jean Baptiste Chauvin established his photography business in 2012, which began with mostly photographing auction houses. Passionate about art, he quickly transpired into living subjects and moved to various areas of photography such as wedding, corporate, and private...

2500 (EUR)

Benjamin Brette is a Paris wedding photographer based in France, but regularly works all around the world. Married with two young teenagers, he is not only a passionate photographer, his friends have even coined the word 'marigeophile' to describe his striking...

Benjamin Brette

St Ouen l'Aumone, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1990 (EUR)

Maxime Desessard is an international destination wedding photographer with a fashion photographer background and a focus on photojournalism. He has a creative and natural style that results in unobtrusive and candid wedding photos.

1900 (EUR)
Paris wedding photography by Karim Kheyar of France

In his journalistic style, Karim Kheyar, a visual storyteller based in Paris, France, uses his background in various companies to capture the moments and create visually stunning images with beautiful compositions.

Karim Kheyar

Champigny Sur Marne, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Candice Fouliard, a wedding reportage photographer from Val-d'Oise, France

Candice Fouliard is an experienced wedding photojournalist with an innate ability to authentically capture the essence of each unique love story, creating lasting memories through her artistry.

195/hour (EUR)
BW portrait of Paris wedding photographer Marie Carbonnier of the Île-de-France WPJA

Marie Carbonnier is a trained wedding photographer based in Paris, France. With a background in editorial journalism and a passion for pop culture, she brings a unique perspective to capturing moments of love. With a limit of 10 weddings per year to prioritize her family...

Marie Carbonnier

Maisons-Alfort, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1700 (EUR)
A lifestyle portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

Sandy Manancourt is a traveling Meurthe-et-Moselle wedding photographer who specializes in documenting couples' love stories with a unique and creative aesthetic.

1250 (EUR)
Black and white studio portrait of France wedding photographer Guillaume Planat

Guillaume Planat, a wedding photographer from Aveyron, now based in Montpellier, Occitanie, trained in a Montreal photographic studio. He is skilled in freezing moments during weddings and studio sessions.

Guillaume Planat

Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1890 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of French wedding photographer Elodie Micciche

Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer based in Grenoble, France, specializes in vibrant weddings. With a Master's degree in Language Sciences focusing on deafness, fluent in English and Spanish, Elodie honed her craft with a CAP photographer diploma.

Elodie Micciche

Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Self-portrait of France wedding photographer Ariane Duplaceau

Skilled wedding photographer Ariane Duplaceau, based in France, started photography at 9. Self-taught with online courses from the US and France, she hones her craft. Capturing emotions discreetly, she aims for authentic and timeless images, building trust with clients.

1900 (EUR)
France wedding and elopement photography by Charly Fromentin

Charly Fromentin, a documentary wedding photographer based in France, specializes in capturing the emotions and simple moments of a couple's special day. With a lifestyle approach, he has been photographing weddings for several years.

Charly Fromentin

Labossse in Oise (60) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1500 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of French wedding photographer Thomas Vigliano

Thomas Vigliano is a wedding photographer based in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, Annecy, and the Rhône-Alpes region. He is a nature lover, sports enthusiast, and avid traveler. With a passion for storytelling through powerful images, Thomas captures emotions and memories that...

1700 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Patrick Moindjie of Paris
1400 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Elise Julliard is a France-based wedding photographer passionate about nature and exploring. With 8 years of experience, she captures emotions, connections and the beauty of light with every shot.

Elise Julliard

Anse in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

Jeremie Sangare is a talented documentary wedding photographer based in France, who is dedicated to capturing the authentic and real moments of a wedding, showcasing the true essence of the day.

3000 (EUR)
Nord wedding photography by Guillaume Leduc, a Hauts-de-France based member of the WPJA

Guillaume Leduc is a photographer based in Cambrai near Douai, available to accompany clients throughout the Hauts-de-France region. He initially started photography to capture memories of his travels and later became passionate about the technique, composition, and light.

Guillaume Leduc

Blécourt in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
990 (EUR)
Île-de-France wedding photography by Julien Michel of the France WPJA

With a passion for capturing the authenticity and emotions of weddings, Julien Michel is an experienced wedding photojournalist. From the age of 15, he developed a talent for reportage photography, ensuring that every shot tells a story.

1000 (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 Paris weddings.
1490 (EUR)
France engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Mehdi Djafer

Mehdi Djafer

Lille in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1500 (EUR)
Kirill Brusilovsky wedding photography for creative couples

Using a documentary approach, Kirill Brusilovsky, an award-winning photographer with extensive experience in advertising, design, and photography, tells stories through his visual storytelling.

Kirill Brusilovsky

Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking Paris weddings.
300/hour (EUR)
French Wedding Photographer, Claire Wise

Wedding photographer Claire Wise, from Nice, France, studied at “LCC- University of the Art London” to refine her skills. Inspired by her family's artistic roots and living in a diverse environment in Brazil with her husband, her work reflects a blend of cultures.

Claire Wise

Nice in Alpes-Maritimes (06) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1600 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Paris Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Paris Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Paris wedding photos.

Paris Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At the exit of the church, the father of the bride gently gestures for her to enter the wedding car, marking a tender, pivotal moment filled with love and support.
In the streets of Paris, the bride and groom ride together, joyfully traveling to their venue after the ceremony, surrounded by the city's iconic charm and romantic ambiance.
Amidst a rainy day in Paris, the bride and groom joyfully run through the streets.
In Montmartre, Paris, a close-up captures the couple's hands, highlighting the groom's ring and elegant watch.
In the streets of Paris, the bride and groom share a moment of complicity during their photoshoot, with the charming backdrop of Montmartre adding to the romance of the scene.
In La Villette, Paris, a striking engagement portrait captures the couple in silhouette against a bright white sky, accompanied by the silhouette of part of a building and flying flags, creating a bold and artistic composition.
In an engagement session at La Villette, Paris, a couple embraces lovingly, with their mirrored reflection artfully displayed on the polished stone planks behind them, adding a unique dimension to the portrait.
In the vibrant setting of La Villette in Paris, an engagement portrait captures a couple sitting closely on a city bench, amidst the surrounding bustle, with the motion of bicycles riding by adding dynamic energy to the scene.
At La Villette in Paris, an engagement session captures the groom-to-be seated on a stairway while the bride-to-be stands beside him. They share an intimate moment of eye contact, framed by the modern architecture of the location.
In Paris, France, a couple enjoys a charming portrait as they sip drinks at an outdoor patio café, capturing the essence of Parisian romance and leisure.
At the exit of a charming church in Île-de-France, while delicate white petals rain around the couple, a girl struggles with the loud sounds of joyous celebration.
Amidst the streets of Île-de-France, the bride hurries, gracefully attempting to escape the rain while preserving her elegant wedding attire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Paris 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 Paris wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Paris wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Paris 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 Paris wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Paris 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.
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