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Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare
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Jeremie Sangare

Il était un Pixel | France Wedding Photographer

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Adventure, documentary, and fine art wedding captures

Hi! I am Jeremie, storytelling, traveling wedding photographer and videographer based in France. Former aerospace engineer, Europe, and Canada/US-educated, work & photography have taken me to 15+ countries on 5 continents over the years, but the emotion is a universal language. I love documenting weddings and elopements in a photojournalistic and authentic way, unnoticed, capturing emotion and in-between moments that make the best memories of this day.

 

Jeremie Sangare, the creative mind behind Il était un Pixel, is a France-based photographer specializing in weddings, couples, and family portraits. His latest blog posts highlight diverse photographic adventures, such as an engagement session in Iceland amidst stunning landscapes and a heartfelt newborn photoshoot in his Les Sables d'Olonne studio. His wedding photography spans captivating locales, including scenic Norway.
 
As a dedicated couple and engagement photographer, Jeremie offers intimate photo sessions perfect for anniversaries, Valentine's Day, or simply capturing beautiful images together. His engagement sessions not only allow couples to build rapport before their wedding day but also provide stunning images for save-the-dates and invitations, enhancing the overall wedding photography experience. Jeremie’s work reflects his passion for capturing genuine connections and timeless memories.
 
 

5 WPJA Spotlight

Beautiful wedding portrait of a bride and groom on their special day in Mallorca Island, Spain. The golden hour sunlight casts a warm, glowing halo around the couple, capturing the love and joy of their celebration.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
At La Ferme d'Armenon in Paris, France, the gentle wind delicately caresses the bride's veil, creating a captivating dance of fabric moments before the ceremony, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the enchanting scene.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
In the romantic ambiance of Paris, France, amidst a backdrop of the city, the groom joyfully leaps into the air, his spirit lifted in jubilation, while the bride, just a few steps below, watches with affectionate amusement.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
On the stunning Mallorca Island in Spain, bathed in the golden hues of the enchanting golden hour, the bride and groom pose for a portrait that exudes timeless romance and breathtaking beauty,.
2024 Spotlight Round 2
At a wedding in Seine et Marne, Paris, France, a young Bridesmaid playfully tries to catch and eat a soap bubble as she exits the church.
2024 Spotlight Round 1
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19 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

At Chateau de Jalesnes, France, the groom dramatically opens a champagne bottle with a saber as the cork flies through the frame. Nearby, a tower of glasses awaits the celebratory pour, encapsulating the elegance and excitement of the moment.
2024 v04 Photography Competition
A beautiful view from above, capturing the joyful moment as the bride plays the ribbon bouquet game and cuts the ribbons in Vendée, France.
2024 v01 Photography Competition
In Vendée, France, a bride is seen applying eye makeup to her young daughter on her wedding day. This touching moment captured by a wedding photojournalist has earned an Honor Award from the WPJA.
2023 v03 Photography Competition
As the DJ's lights backlit the striking silhouette of the guest carrying a rose for the bride in his mouth, Domaine de la Gerberie in Vendée, France was transformed into a dramatic theatre
2022 v04 Photography Competition
The bride and groom's first dance at Domaine de la Gerberie in Vendée, France was captured in a dramatic silhouette shot with theatre DJ lighting
2022 v04 Photography Competition
As the sun shone, guests were in high spirits playing the bouquet ribbon game at the Orangerie du Chateau in the Vendée
2022 v04 Photography Competition
Bride and groom covered in flour thrown by the guests as retaliation for having a surprise wedding at La Roche sur Yon, Vendée
2022 v02 Photography Competition
France winning image from the best documentary style wedding photography contest in the world showing a Champagne fountain during dinner in a silhouette shot
2022 v02 Photography Competition
Best wedding photography from a Vendee venue, L'orangerie du Chateau showing The groom is popping champagne at night outdoors
2022 v01 Photography Competition
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118 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

In the picturesque town of Corsica, France, a loving couple rests atop a grand rock, captured by a drone, showcasing their artistic engagement portrait.
Diamond Awards 2024 v79
A WPJA professional captures a romantic shot of an engaged couple in Corsica, France. The backlit sunset frames the silhouettes of the duo, with the girl's hair flowing in the wind.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
A high view captured by a WPJA photographer in Corsica, France unveils the intimate bond shared between a couple, perfectly complemented in a yin and yang composition.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
At a serene mountain peak in scenic Corsica, France, a soon-to-be-wed couple clad in white soak in a breathtaking sunset over the sea, captured by a WPJA photographer.
Diamond Awards 2024 v78
A romantic pre-wedding portrait taken in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. The couple's silhouettes beautifully captured against the vast sky in minimalist framing.
Diamond Awards 2024 v74
An engaged couple in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, captured in a warm, golden hour light as they run hand in hand on the beach, gazing at each other lovingly.
Diamond Awards 2024 v74
A pre-wedding portrait of a couple at Longeville beach in Vendée, captured in a minimalist style with them holding hands and the sky and flat water filling the frame.
Diamond Awards 2024 v74
A stunning pre-wedding photo featuring a couple in the dunes of Longeville, Vendée. The sunset casts a warm glow as the couple stands facing each other, hands entwined, showcasing their love in a ring of fire.
Diamond Awards 2024 v74
This pre-wedding portrait features a couple sitting together at Longeville, Vendée. The warm sunset and romantic posing in the sand create a beautiful scene.
Diamond Awards 2024 v74
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25 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

In Vendée, France, a drone shot captures the bride and groom, both farmers, as they lay together on their field where they just got married, offering a unique and aerial perspective of their special day.
2024 v04 Artistic Guild
At U Capu Biancu, Corsica Island, guests enjoy a relaxed cocktail hour on the beach, with the gentle sound of waves and a picturesque sunset creating an idyllic ambiance.
2024 v03 Artistic Guild
A bride in Vendée, France, carefully descends a staircase as she finishes getting ready for her wedding.
2024 v03 Artistic Guild
At Chateau de Cop-Choux, France, the bride and groom are laying on the staircase floor, surrounded by the chateau's elegant architecture, creating a scene of intimate romance.
2024 v03 Artistic Guild
In Vendée, France, the bride and groom are captured on the dancefloor, beautifully backlit to highlight their silhouettes
2024 v03 Artistic Guild
Pure emotion and creativity in this wedding day boat portrait, capturing the love and beauty of the couple's special day in Corsica, France.
2024 v02 Artistic Guild
Experience the artistry of wedding photojournalism with this portrait from Corsica Island, France. Witness love and beauty captured through an elevated perspective in this stunning image.
2024 v02 Artistic Guild
A wide shot from Corsica Island in France, showcasing an idyllic scene of an outdoor beach ceremony in a remote and enchanting cove.
2024 v02 Artistic Guild
Wedded bliss captured at Domaine de la Chopiniere, Indre-et-Loire - a sunset masterpiece. The bride and groom bask in the golden hour glow, their love radiating through an expertly captured tender embrace.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
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5 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Jeremie Sangare as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

2 'At Work' Photos

The following photos are of Jeremie Sangare at work.

France destination Wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare at work during a wedding
France destination wedding photographer Jeremie Sangare at work during a wedding
Photo by: Jonathan Saint-Léger

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