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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 joy and intimacy of your wedding day.
By planning a simple Paris 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, Paris documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
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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 secret, city hall, 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.
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33 Paris Wedding Photographers...
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)
Pierrick Roland is a destination wedding photojournalist and videographer. A few years ago, he became immediately captured by the joy of capturing images and creating everlasting moments. He then pursued his studies in cinema at the ENS Louis Lumière.
Pierrick Roland
Levallois-Perret in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
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)
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)
A master behind the lens, Solène Lagant approaches each wedding as a documentary wedding photographer, skillfully weaving together visual narratives that unveil the raw and unfiltered essence of love.
Solène Lagant
Massy, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
In journalistic style, Ronan Jégaden is a visual storyteller, capturing moments through his camera lens, shaped by his love of films, music, literature, and paintings.
Ronan Jégaden
Athis-Mons, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (EUR)
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, a Paris wedding photographer with a documentary approach, uses his camera to tell captivating stories of love and joy. With a keen eye for visual storytelling, he captures authentic moments that embody the essence of weddings, captivating his audience with...
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)
With a rich background in advertising, documentary, and artistic photography, Vincent Montagne approaches weddings with a documentary approach, skillfully weaving together storytelling and striking visuals that beautifully capture the joy and emotion of the day.
2300 (EUR)
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)
Marie Carbonnier, a trained photojournalist from France, specializes in wedding photography. With a background in editorial journalism, she brings a unique perspective to capturing moments of love and joy. She limits her wedding assignments to 10 per year to prioritize her...
Marie Carbonnier
Maisons-Alfort, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
Aurelie is an experienced destination wedding photographer. She has years of photojournalism and experience from her travels and encounters and creates authentic memories that capture the love story of couples.
2000 (EUR)
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
Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
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.2200 (EUR)
Sandy Manancourt is a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Meurthe-et-Moselle, capturing every heartfelt moment with a keen eye for details. Through her lens, she weaves together a visual narrative that beautifully showcases the love between two people.
Sandy Manancourt
Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1100 (EUR)
With a documentary approach, Castille Alma utilizes her expertise in storytelling and visual aesthetics to create stunning wedding, elopement, and family photographs, drawing on her background in communication.
Castille Alma
Lyon, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2300 (EUR)
Known for his skill in documentary-style photography, Julien Michel is a talented wedding photographer. His diverse interests, including cooking, music, and collecting, provide him with a unique perspective, resulting in breathtaking and meaningful images.
Julien Michel
Suresnes in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1000 (EUR)
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)
Jeremie Sangare is a skilled wedding photojournalist who is based in France and specializes in capturing the genuine emotion and candid moments that make each wedding unique.
Jeremie Sangare
Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.3000 (EUR)
Philip Salisbury is an artistic documentary wedding photographer, a passionate father and adventurer with a camera who captures unique moments to remember the important day. His works are described as elegant, stylish, artistic and filled with energy.
Philip Salisbury
Lancashire in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (GBP)
Vancouver wedding photographer Oscar Leo brings over a decade of experience from Paris, using journalistic and fashion photography to tell unique love stories authentically. Committed to capturing each couple's tale on their special day.
Oscar Leo
Vancouver in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Paris weddings.3500 (CAD)
Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer in Grenoble, France, fluent in English and Spanish with a Master's in Language Sciences, specializes in vibrant weddings. Starting with a CAP photographer diploma, Elodie's perfectionist approach captures authentic...
Elodie Micciche
Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1600 (EUR)
Guillaume Leduc, a photographer based in Cambrai near Douai, is available for hire in the Hauts-de-France region. With a passion for photography and a desire to constantly learn and create, Guillaume specializes in wedding and family photography, allowing him to explore...
Guillaume Leduc
Blécourt in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.990 (EUR)
Wedding photographer Claire Wise, honed photography skills at LCC-University of the Arts London. Based in Nice, France, with a blended cultural background, she captures authentic moments with natural light and vibrancy. Specializing in romantic and joyful photos, Claire...
Claire Wise
Nice in Alpes-Maritimes (06) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1400 (EUR)
Ariane Duplaceau, based in France, started photography at 9. She hones her wedding craft with online courses and captures authentic moments discreetly.
Ariane Duplaceau
Saint Jean Pied de Port in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
Kirill Brusilovsky, award-winning photographer: International awards, extensive background in advertising, design and photography, wedding photography since 2006.
Kirill Brusilovsky
Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
Renowned for his expertise as a documentary wedding photographer, Damien Dollé has been capturing exquisite moments in France using his exceptional command of light.
Damien Dollé
Grand-Laviers in Somme (80) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1300 (EUR)
Thomas Vigliano, a photographer in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, Annecy, and the Rhône-Alpes region, is a nature lover and sports enthusiast. He creates images with strong visual impact and storytelling elements. Thomas excels in capturing emotions and memories in wedding...
Thomas Vigliano
Annecy in Haute-Savoie (74) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
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)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Paris Couples
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find Paris photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Paris 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Paris 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 Paris wedding day by.
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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Paris WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Palmyre & Geoffrey
Photo by Vincent Montagne
Cette expérience fut un vrai moment de plaisir. La découverte des photos du jour de notre mariage nous a permis de prendre conscience de toutes les émotions et petits moments de partage que nous ne pouvions pas voir, et a enrichi encore nos souvenirs. Il y a deux choses dont j’étais sûre pour le jour J: Le choix du mari…et le choix du photographe !
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.
