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Pyrénées-Atlantiques Wedding Photographers

Our Pyrénées-Atlantiques photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Pau, Bayonne, Anglet, Biarritz

Pyrénées-Atlantiques Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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, Pyrénées-Atlantiques documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Under a beautiful canopy of trees, and a shower of tossed confetti, the couple enjoy their wedding celebration
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Helicopter Adventure Wedding Ceremony Pic | Standing above the clouds the bride and groom recite their wedding vows
Angela Nelson
At the end of the reception party, the happy couple wowed their guests by dancing together in the sparkler-lit venue
Penny McCoy

Pyrénées-Atlantiques Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, secret, 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques Wedding Venues

3 Pyrénées-Atlantiques Wedding Photographers...

France wedding photography by Chrystel Echavidre

South Western France wedding photographer, Chrystel Echavidre, captures emotions through subtle, natural, and spontaneous shots. She is based in the region but is open to travel. Chrystel is there from the start of the day until the end, focusing on capturing all the...

Chrystel Echavidre

Biarritz, FR *Now booking Pyrénées-Atlantiques weddings.
26
4
2
35
2000 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of a French photographer for country weddings - William Desse

Wedding photographer William Desse, based in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is an experienced photographer with a background in rock climbing and a passion for capturing unique moments. With a focus on customizing wedding reports to fit each couple's individuality, William...

William Desse

Mouguerre in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Pyrénées-Atlantiques weddings.
7
1500 (EUR)
France wedding photography in a documentary style by Florian Maguin

Florian Maguin is an experienced France-based wedding photographer who has been in business since 2013. In that time, he has captured over 100 weddings, giving each couple special, custom-crafted photos that are both documentary style and creatively styled.

Florian Maguin

Chavanoz in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Pyrénées-Atlantiques weddings.
23
112
2500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Pyrénées-Atlantiques Couples

Pyrénées-Atlantiques Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple from Anglet, France were captured in an engagement portrait, laughing on the beach at sunset, their figures beautifully silhouetted against a black and white backdrop
In Anglet, France, the end of an engagement photo session is the ideal moment to relax, enjoy beers, and witness the stunning sunset
An engagement portrait was taken in Anglet, France, on a secret beach in the Basque Country, located down the cliff
In Bidart, France, an engagement portrait captured the golden hour as a couple ran through the water on the shoreline at sunset
The engagement portrait was taken in Bidart, France, as the couple joyfully played in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in the Basque Country
At a Pyrénées-Atlantiques reception Venue, the dog is waiting for a piece of wedding cake
The bride and groom said "I do" in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in their military dress clothing and were thrilled to have exchanged rings at the ceremony
At the bride's home in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, a small glass of champagne is captured in detail as the bride prepares for her big day in the background
From a high angle, the guest table at a Biarritz Pyrénées-Atlantiques reception venue is seen from an interesting perspective
The sun's rays are glinting off the bride-to-be's flowing hair in her engagement photo, taken on a beach
The couple embraced and shared a romantic kiss surrounded by sun rays filtering through the trees of a forest in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
In Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, at the wedding ceremony location, the newlywed couple leaves the town hall under the petals of flowers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Pyrénées-Atlantiques wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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 reviews of Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Pyrénées-Atlantiques WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Wedding photo of the bride and groom at the reception party in Arcachon - France

Stephanie & Janko

Photo by Chrystel Echavidre

Chrystel you're perfect. Living abroad, you immediately put us in confidence with a skype call where we talked about our wishes and your way of working. You was very professional from start to finish. We talked about the timing and the agenda together to be sure to anticipate every key moment to capture. During the day you were very discreet and always smiling. I really trusted you and didn't need to worry about you at all, I knew you would take whatever it took. The photos we received were all very beautiful and we are delighted ! You knew how to capture a mix of details, overview and intimate moments. I would highly recommend your services ! Thank you again!

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Angresse, France wedding reportage image of the bride and groom waving in the garden

Elodie & Gérard

Photo by Chrystel Echavidre

A big THANK YOU to you, you have shown great professionalism, you know how to capture emotions while making you forget. The photos are magnificent and above all very moving. Great job !! Thanks again!!!

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