France Wedding Photographers

France Wedding Photographers

Our France photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Lille, Ille-et-Vilaine

France Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in France - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best France 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 France 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, France documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

France Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small France 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.

Europe WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, town hall, fast, 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.

162 France Wedding Photographers...

Toulouse documentary wedding photography by Nicolas Issaly of Haute-Garonne Occitanie France

Nicolas Issaly is a passionate wedding photographer of fifteen years with a rural background and a love of nature. He has an eye for capturing stunning images with a story, honed from years of travel and living life to the fullest.

1500 (EUR)
Valerie Teppe - French wedding photographer

Valerie Teppe is a wedding photographer with 20 yrs experience from France. Former photojournalist of 15 yrs. Specializes in storytelling, capturing emotions, joy and creating everlasting memories.

1900 (EUR)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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.

1900 (EUR)
France engagements + wedding photography by Jerome Villard

Jerome Villard is a talented France wedding photojournalist who expertly captures genuine moments for couples and families. He specializes in wedding reporting and also offers sessions for couples, families, and even dogs.

1500 (EUR)
France Elopement and Wedding Photographer Hong-Phuc Bui, of Le Comptoir Photo

With a documentary approach, Hong Phuc takes a visual storytelling perspective, capturing the emotion and spontaneity of every moment, and also the details of a wedding day or the sweeping expanse of a landscape.

1500 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a documentary wedding photographer from France, is dedicated to capturing authentic and unscripted emotions. With a background in automotive engineering, Luan turned his passion for photography into creating genuine and heartfelt images.

2400 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Angelique Blaise

A documentary wedding photographer based in France, Angelique Blaise combines her engineering background with a passion for photography to create authentic and timeless memories for couples.

1300 (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...

2200 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced, traveling destination wedding photographer. Since 2010, he has been creating documentary visions and reportages at weddings. He has visited numerous countries with his medium format film camera. His passionate and humanistic approach is...

4200 (EUR)
France wedding photography and couple engagement images by Henri Deroche

Henri Deroche, a French wedding photographer, expertly combines his artistic skill and journalistic style to capture the authentic and emotional moments of an unforgettable day as a visual storyteller.

2100 (EUR)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet started his wedding photography career in 2009. He has a knack for capturing genuine moments at weddings with a photojournalistic style. His keen eye for detail allows him to document every aspect of the special day in a unique way.

2100 (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.

2200 (EUR)
Wedding elopement and photography by Oliver Saillard of France

Oliver Saillard is a French wedding photojournalist who combines his love for travel and commitment to sustainability in capturing people's special moments. With a focus on weddings, he shoots around 18 a year and continually hones his skills through workshops and...

1500 (EUR)
Wedding photography and engagement portraits by Loic Bourniquel of France

Loic Bourniquel, a wedding photographer in Europe with 6 years of experience, studied communication before exploring different countries. During his travels, he discovered his passion for photography and later became a manager in an Irish pub for 8 years.

1900 (EUR)
Isabelle Bazin Wedding and Elopement Photographer - isasouri photo

Combining her skillful storytelling craft with a documentary approach, Isabelle Bazin, an award-winning photographer with 25 years of experience, preserves the unique story of each wedding she photographs.

250/hour (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)
Sylvain Neugnot, French Wedding Photographer

Sylvain Neugnot is a French documentary wedding photographer who left his job as a project manager to pursue his passion for capturing life's beautiful moments. With a blend of rock and sweetness, Sylvain aims to capture the essence of each couple's personality on...

1750 (EUR)
wedding photography by Franck Petit

In his journalistic style, Franck Petit, a visual storyteller and experienced French wedding photographer since 2012, is inspired by moments of joy and love, drawing from his personal experiences.

1900 (EUR)
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.

1100 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Grenoble, Isere wedding photographer Florian Fauvarque

Florian Fauvarque, a talented wedding photojournalist from Grenoble, discovered his passion for capturing moments at a young age. With a keen eye for details, Florian's reportage style beautifully documents every wedding story.

990 (EUR)
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...

1400 (EUR)
Chartres Wedding Photography by Arnaud Delaunay of Eure-et-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Arnaud Delaunay, a documentary wedding photographer based in Chartres, possesses a unique talent for capturing raw emotions in his photos. He aims to help couples create timeless memories from their weddings.

250 (EUR)
Lifestyle Beach Portrait of Europe Wedding Reportage Photographer Audrey Dubessay

With a passion for capturing candid moments, Audrey Dubessay is a wedding photojournalist. With a background in graphic design, her photographs tell stories that will be cherished forever.

2200 (EUR)
Hauts-de-France and Lille elopement and wedding reportage photography by Estelle Carlier
250/hour (EUR)
France wedding photography in a documentary style by Florian Maguin

A documentary wedding photographer with a wealth of experience, Florian Maguin has been capturing the essence of love on couples' big days since 2013. Balancing the spontaneity of candid moments with his creative expertise, he crafts unique, personalized photos.

2000 (EUR)
BW Lifestyle Portrait of Jessica Evrard, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Jessica Evrard, a skilled wedding photojournalist hailing from France, brings her father's passion for photography to each capture. Her meticulous attention to detail captures the essence of the moment.

1700 (EUR)
Metz wedding photography by Jonathan Fortuna of Grand Est, Moselle

Renowned for his expertise in reportage photography, Jonathan Fortuna is a documentary wedding photographer with a rich background in capturing candid moments.

1800 (EUR)
Grand Est Wedding Photography by Pierre Saint Remy of the France WPJA

Pierre Saint Remy is a wedding photographer since 2021, with a background in images since 2013. He holds a master's degree in multimedia and has worked in the French army, where he developed his photography skills through field reporting and operations.

1275 (EUR)
Image of Jody Priour, a Calvados Normandy wedding photographer in France

Jody Priour, a Calvados wedding photographer, has had a very busy pre-photography career spanning electricity, driving school and autonomous homes. Having made the decision to live according to her passions and convictions in Normandy, Jody has developed a deep appreciation...

1400 (EUR)
Lifestyle beach portrait of Nouvelle-Aquitaine wedding photographer Benjamin Dupuy

Benjamin Dupuy is a young photographer who discovered his love for the craft at a young age. Starting out by making videos for YouTube, he eventually shifted his focus to photography and found success at a young age. With 7 years of experience and a strong technical...

1500 (EUR)
BW lifestyle portrait of Camille Demolliens, a Poitiers wedding photographer of the WPJA in Vienne Nouvelle-Aquitaine France

Camille Demolliens, a documentary wedding photographer based in Poitiers, combines her expertise in psychomotor therapy to capture the raw emotions and create exquisite images of each event she covers.

1500 (EUR)
Centre-Val de Loire and Indre wedding photography by Gaelle Caré of France

Gaelle Caré, an Indre wedding photographer, is passionate about capturing the essence of living life to its fullest, documenting genuine emotions and moments with her camera.

1970 (EUR)
Self-Portrait of Nicolas Bastien, a Marriage Photographer

Nicolas Bastien, a wedding photojournalist, has a deep love for travel and believes it is the key to enriching one's life. His passion for photography was born from this belief and he now specializes in capturing unique moments in weddings.

950 (EUR)
BW wedding photography, elopement coverage and engagement portraits by Castille Alma

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.

2300 (EUR)
Var wedding photography by Marion Deletraz of PACA France

Taking on the role of a wedding photojournalist, Marion Deletraz expertly blends her background in image reporting, speech therapy, and animal mediation to create timeless memories.

1300 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Eure-et-Loir wedding photographer Stephanie Zindel of Centre-Val de Loire France

In a bold career move, Stephanie Zindel left her role as a wellness spa manager and embarked on a journey as a documentary wedding photographer, capturing authentic and unfiltered moments.

1800 (EUR)
Loic Nicoloso wedding photography in Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France

Loic Nicoloso, a documentary wedding photographer, has acquired extensive expertise over his 15-year career. Having been enveloped in the art of photography from an early age, he flawlessly documents cherishable moments, employing an unobtrusive and minimalist technique.

1590 (EUR)
BW image of Vincent Dupin, a Lot-et-Garonne wedding photographer

Vincent Dupin, a wedding photographer, born near Bordeaux in 1979, with extensive studies and experience in Spain, Paris, and abroad. Settled in Agen with a family of three children. Specializes in capturing the full range of emotions and moments during weddings, combining...

1500 (EUR)
Mayenne elopement and documentary wedding photography by Anne Russocki of Isere Pays de la Loire France

With a background rooted in the art of photography, Anne Russocki has become an innovative wedding photojournalist, capturing authentic and candid moments.

1900 (EUR)
Île-de-France wedding photography by Julien Michel of the France WPJA

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.

1000 (EUR)
Tim Fox - Wedding Photographer

Tim Fox is an experienced wedding photojournalist who expertly captures the beautiful and spontaneous moments of the wedding day. With a passion for storytelling through visual imagery, Tim's documentary approach ensures that each photo is honest and meaningful.

2000 (EUR)
France wedding and elopement photography by Didier Ropers
1600 (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a passionate wedding photographer, having developed an interest in the field at a young age. Fascinated by her father's photos, she borrowed his camera and spent the next several years learning to develop her own negatives in the lab.

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.

2390 (EUR)
BW Studio Portrait of Lyon Wedding Photographer Emilie Roy of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Roy, born in Croix-Rousse, with a Savoyard background, started photography early, mastering film and digital techniques. Passionate about capturing memories, she embraces each meeting, based in Croix-Rousse.

1700 (EUR)
Occitanie wedding photography by Julie Verdier of the France WPJA

Hailing from France, Julie is an expert wedding photojournalist with a keen eye for capturing authentic and intimate moments, providing her clients with cherished memories for generations to come.

2200 (EUR)
Oise elopement and wedding photography by Frederic Bry of the Hauts-de-France WPJA

As a wedding photojournalist in Oise, Frederic Bry combines his passion for photography with his role as a devoted father, capturing precious moments that will last a lifetime.

1600 (EUR)
Alpes-Maritimes wedding photography by Myriam Ohayon of the PACA, France WPJA

Myriam Ohayon is a wedding and family photographer documenting real moments in France since 2019. With a background in cinema and over 10 years in media, she is trained in wedding photojournalism to bring stories to light.

1300 (EUR)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard is an accomplished photographer and journalist who brings a documentary approach to his storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visuals, he skillfully captures wedding moments through his unique visual perspective.

1490 (EUR)

Emil Boczek is a Europe wedding reportage photographer with over 25 years of experience in documentary photography. Based in the UK, he specializes in capturing candid and natural moments without interfering with the wedding day.

Emil Boczek

Wolverhampton in West Midlands, GB *Now booking France weddings.
1550 (GBP)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a traveling wedding photographer who developed an early interest in photography through her father, reading magazines and playing with twin lens machines. She began her business career in textiles and furniture photography before focusing on weddings.

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR *Now booking France weddings.
800 (EUR)
Portrait of Paolo Blocar, Wedding and Elopement Photographer of Aria di Foto

Paolo Blocar, an accomplished documentary wedding photographer, comes from a lineage of photographers. Residing in the city, he has a strong affinity for technology, cinema, and capturing the essence of couples' life-stories through his photographs.

Paolo Blocar

Venice, IT *Now booking France weddings.
2200 (EUR)
London elopement wedding reportage photographer Lyndsey Goddard, of England UK

Lyndsey Goddard's documentary approach to photography allows her to tell a visual story. With her background in Fine Art and qualifications from the University of the Arts in London, she brings a unique perspective to her wedding work. By capturing honest and...

Lyndsey Goddard

London, GB *Now booking France weddings.
3250 (GBP)
Wedding photographer Bart Rondeel

Bart Rondeel, a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Europe, channels his creative energy into capturing authentic moments that tell a couple's unique love story.

Bart Rondeel

Haarlem in Noord Holland, NL *Now booking France weddings.
1795 (EUR)
England engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Hollie Mateer of M and G Wedding Photography

Hollie Mateer is a wedding photographer based in East Yorkshire, UK, known for her unique and unposed style. Inspired by photographers like William Eggleston and Diane Arbus, she captures genuine moments that reflect each couple and their special day. With a background in...

2500 (GBP)
Lifestyle Portrait of Europe Wedding Photographer Jeremy Sauterel

Jeremy Sauterel is a talented wedding photojournalist who artfully captures the raw emotions and candid moments that make every wedding day truly special. When he's not behind the lens, Jeremy loves immersing himself in nature and savoring delicious plates of pasta.

3500 (CHF)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Detelina Krasteva of Vonlè Art

Detelina Krasteva

Ruse in Ruse, BG *Now booking France weddings.
1400 (EUR)
Portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Alessandro Vargiu

With a documentary approach to storytelling, Alessandro Vargiu showcases his expertise as a professional wedding photographer based in Turin, Italy. His visually stunning work has garnered attention and acclaim and has been featured in numerous websites, magazines, and...

Alessandro Vargiu

in Torino, IT *Now booking France weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Serenay Lokcetin - Wedding Reportage Photographer

Serenay Lokcetin, a visual storyteller and destination wedding photographer with 6 years of experience, utilizes a journalistic style to immortalize the unique moments of each couple's special day, focusing on emotions and cultural richness.

Serenay Lokcetin

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR *Now booking France weddings.
800 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Alexis Pauwels, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Alexis Pauwels

Baisy-Thy in Brabant Wallon, BE *Now booking France weddings.
2300 (EUR)
Carlos Porfírio, documentary-style wedding and elopement photographer - Laranja Metade

Carlos Porfírio is a documentary wedding photographer with over 12 years of experience. With a background in design and web design, he has studied photography and TV direction, fiction, and advertising.

Carlos Porfírio

Lisbon, PT *Now booking France weddings.
1650 (EUR)
Weddings, couple engagement images and elopement photography by Gaelle Le Berre

Gaelle Le Berre, a skilled wedding photographer, brings her talents and passion for capturing natural and reflective moments to couples worldwide. With a background in Applied Arts, Graphic Arts, and a Diploma in Applied Photography, Gaelle's expertise shines through...

Gaelle Le Berre

Mount Waverley in Victoria, AU *Now booking France weddings.
3850 (AUD)
Cristina Tanase is a Wedding and Engagement Photographer

Cristina Tanase, a wedding photographer, licensed in journalism and philosophy, started her photography career in 1999 as a studio photographer. She is known for capturing real emotions and real people with a sensible, feminine, and smiley approach.

Cristina Tanase

Bucharest in București, RO *Now booking France weddings.
1600 (EUR)

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1800 Euro

Julie Schimel

Sarrecave in Haute-Garonne (31) , France

Photographer with Dual Culture Blends Elegance and Emotion

Part of a dual culture (France - Spain) and as a great traveler, I had the chance to live and develop my photographic work in Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam and London since 2010....

7000 New Israeli Shekel

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving France Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by France Wedding Photographers

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France Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Chamonix, French Alps, a couple in the mountains laughing and holding each other, capturing the love and excitement before their upcoming wedding day.
The couple sits together on a bench at Mont Brouilly, hugging and wearing matching white shirts as they capture their love in photos before their upcoming wedding.
During their engagement session in Tregastel, Brittany, France, the couple captures their shared excitement as she is framed by two round large boulders, while he jumps off one, spreading his arms like wings against the blue sky.
Romantic kiss under the rain in Couloume-Mondebat, France captured beautifully in this lit wedding picture at dusk.
Chateau de Kergrist in Brittany, France. Wedding photo of a couple in the garden taken from a high angle in black and white with a tilt shift effect.
At Domaine de Ribaute in Lieuran-lès-Béziers, France, the bride is captured playing with a LED tube during the evening party, with a dark scene illuminated by blue, purple, and pink lights.
Wedding photo at Chateau de Kergrist in France, featuring the bride basking in sunlight against a wall, with her husband in silhouette looking away.
Witness the joy as guests dance during a cocktail reception in Fayence, Var, France. The black and white photo captures the lively atmosphere of the event.
Beautiful moment captured at Domaine des Sources wedding in Annot, Alpes-maritimes, France. Bride sharing a heartfelt hug with her niece during hair preparation.
Photograph taken at a wedding in Church of Vienne - Isère - France. The bride's daughter waits for her mother, looking into the glass of the car. A cute moment frozen in time.
Wedding photo taken at home in Pays Basque, France. The couple is featured in a stunning display of graphics and geometry on their arrival.
Wedding moment captured at Auberge Ostape Hotel in Pays Basque, France. Bride preparing herself alone, fixing her shoe while sitting on the bed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small France 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 France wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best France wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top France 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my France 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 France wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

Getting Married in France - Planning for the Best Wedding Photography

WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND France WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate - Bevilacqua - Verona wedding photography of the bride and groom

Alessandro e Maria Chiara

Photo by Fabrizio Demasi

Fabrizio, it was a pleasure to have you as the photographer of our wedding! We met you during the wedding of two of our best friends and we remained impressed by your passion and style. We immediately decided that you would become also "our" wedding photographer. In just few seconds you understood what kind of person we are and during the wedding you were able to enhance the beauty of every simple detail. You respected the wish we had to create a simple ceremony and party and many of the participants appreciated your discretion and kindness. Thanks to you we will have the fortune to see all special shots that you made that day in order to live again moments of pure joy and happyness. We will hope to see you soon! Many thanks and regards, Maria Chiara and Alessandro

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!!!

Erin & Indy

Photo by Lyndsey Goddard

Hi Lyndsey, Hopefully you're not too frazzled after your marathon weekend of weddings. I meant to say some of this when we saw you at Claire and Elliott's wedding, but didn't really get the chance. In a nutshell I just wanted to say thank you properly for photographing our wedding. Erin and I never seem to have it easy, I'd say we've had more than our fair share of things going wrong since we got together. But the last few months have been the hardest by a long way. It's only since Erin's dad died that I've come to fully understand just how much he meant to Erin, and how much she's always worshipped and idolised him. She's still coming to terms with the loss, while at the same time unconsciously assuming his role in the family- sorting out all the practical problems since his death, and being the voice of reason when there's a difference of opinion even while she tries to grieve. I sort of sit at the sidelines, and I can see she is the best of what her dad was, which is something I don't think she'll ever really appreciate. But then her dad was too unassuming to ever recognise his own importance too. Personally, I was always slightly nervous around him, the way many guys are around the father of the love of their life. Not that he did anything to warrant my edginess, it was just that he was always so capable and knowledgeable- the first person you'd want in a crisis. I looked forward to getting to know him better, to fix an old car up with him, or work with him fixing up our first house. None of that is meant to make you feel bad, or sorry for us- we're a solid and otherwise happy couple, and I know we'll endure this and anything else that life throws at us. The reason I'm saying it is so that you can maybe appreciate our gratitude for you agreeing to photograph our wedding. I know you already know, that just as your photography catches the mood and emotion of the day, so it also catches the thoughts and interactions of the people, and so shows people as they really are. Your photos really do show Brian as he was. One of Erin's favourite pictures of the day is that of her with her dad outside the registry office. It's like her aunt said recently- it doesn't just look like Brian, it's everything about him in a nutshell. The way he brought calm to Erin, the way he was always there for her while never being in the limelight. The way he was the perfect father to her. We talked at Elliott and Claire's wedding about how the photographs are the only physical thing that stays with you after you get married, and after the last few months the photos you took of Brian on the day have become even more important to Erin. Maybe another photographer could have taken pictures that showed the same thing, but then again maybe not. I don't know why you agreed to be our photographer- you no doubt would have had other requests offering more money closer to home. It sounds trite to say, but I really can't think of any greater act of kindness toward the two of us than yours. Reading back through the twaddle I've written, a lot of it sounds trite, but it is all true. So really, thank you. More than a silly email could say, thank you.