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!

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 quick, themed, 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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32 Paris Wedding Photographers...

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)
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)
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)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a talented documentary wedding photographer who discovered her love for capturing weddings at a young age. Inspired by her father's work, she experimented with film and darkroom techniques, perfecting her craft through a storytelling lens.

2000 (EUR)
Portrait of French wedding photographer, Solène Lagant

With a keen eye for emotion and a talent for storytelling, Solène Lagant embraces her role as a wedding photojournalist, capturing authentic and intimate moments that immortalize the beauty of love.

Solène Lagant

Massy, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
300/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)

As a wedding photojournalist, Maxime Desessard has a modern style that focuses on capturing honest moments. With his fashion photography background, he brings a creative and natural approach to his work, resulting in unobtrusive and candid wedding photos.

1900 (EUR)
Documentary and artistic wedding photography by Vincent Montagne

Vincent Montagne is a passionate wedding photographer with almost 15 years of experience. He loves capturing the joy and emotions of couples on their special day through vibrant and heartfelt images. Vincent also works in advertising, documentary, and fine art photography,...

2300 (EUR)
Candice Fouliard, a wedding reportage photographer from Val-d'Oise, France

Candice Fouliard is a documentary wedding photographer whose passion lies in weaving together raw, genuine moments into a visual narrative that encapsulates the true spirit of love and commitment.

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)
Wedding photography by Aurelie Blanche of Vibrant Feelings Studio

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)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photography by Coralie Garavel of the France WPJA

Coralie Garavel, a wedding reportage photographer, was born and raised in France. With a love for the arts and manual work, she discovered her passion for photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding. Since 2015, Coralie has photographed around 80 weddings...

Coralie Garavel

Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1900 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Elise Julliard, a talented wedding photojournalist from France, is driven by her love for nature and adventure. With 8 years of experience, she expertly captures the raw essence of emotions and the ethereal play of light in her work.

Elise Julliard

Anse in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
2200 (EUR)
Portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

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.

1100 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Patrick Moindjie of Paris
1400 (EUR)
BW wedding photography, elopement coverage and engagement portraits by Castille Alma

Castille Alma is a French wedding photographer based in Lyon. With a background in communication, she discovered her passion for photography through a collaboration with a photographer she had hired for a campaign. For two years, she learned the technical aspects of...

Castille Alma

Lyon, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
2300 (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)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard is a talented visual storyteller and journalist, with over ten years of experience in capturing life's memorable moments through his journalistic style. As a reporter-photographer, he specializes in documentary-style wedding photography.

Nicolas Bernard

Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1490 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

Jeremie Sangare is a France-based traveling wedding photographer and videographer with a passion for documenting weddings in a photojournalistic and authentic style, capturing emotion and in-between moments.

3000 (EUR)
France engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Mehdi Djafer

Mehdi Djafer

Lille in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1500 (EUR)
Manchester wedding photography by Philip Salisbury of England United Kingdom

Philip Salisbury is a skilled wedding photographer who documents the wedding day with a focus on authenticity and capturing the genuine moments that tell a unique love story.

Philip Salisbury

Lancashire in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Paris weddings.
2000 (GBP)
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)
BW studio portrait of Vancouver wedding photographer Oscar Leo of the British Columbia, Canada WPJA

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)
Lifestyle portrait of French wedding photographer Elodie Micciche

Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer based in Grenoble, France, specializes in vibrant weddings. Fluent in English and Spanish, she holds a Master's degree in Language Sciences with a focus on deafness and pursued a CAP photographer diploma.

Elodie Micciche

Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Nord wedding photography by Guillaume Leduc, a Hauts-de-France based member of the WPJA

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)
French Wedding Photographer, Claire Wise

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)
Kirill Brusilovsky wedding photography for creative couples

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)
Wedding and Elopement Photography by Damien Dolle

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

Wedding photographer Guillaume Planat, based in Montpellier, Occitanie. Trained in photography in Montreal, values capturing moments of love worldwide. Specializes in freezing unique family connections with creative ideas and mutual trust.

Guillaume Planat

Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.
1890 (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.

Engagement portrait captured in Le Marais, featuring the groom-to-be about to kiss his future bride against a big red wall in soft afternoon light by a French wedding photographer.
Outside Paris City Hall, covered in lavender toss remnants, town hall staff cleans with a large blower after the wedding ceremony.
In this award-winning image captured by an artistic wedding photographer with a modern and stylish approach, the bridal dress is elegantly safeguarded, hanging near a window in Île-de-France before the ceremony in Paris.
Capturing a moment of groom anticipation at Montmartre, Paris, this award-winning photograph showcases a beautiful black-and-white image that highlights the symmetry created by the grooms checking their bowties in the mirrors.
In a Parisian wine cellar, the groom and his friends share a laugh, illuminated by a single lamp. Laughter and friendship fill the air in this award-winning wedding day portrait.
Sunlit rooftop wedding in Paris, as the audience and couple share laughter during the groom's heartfelt vows, surrounded by the warm glow of the low sun against a serene blue sky
Reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France - the father of the bride giving a speech, captured in a minimalist shot with palm trees silhouetted in the background
Paris Reception Venue in Île-de-France: The bride being carried by her friends as they celebrate during the lively party
In Paris, at the ceremony location, the bride is captured laughing while her bridesmaid holds a printed photo from her Tinder account. This image has been recognized with a WPJA award.
In Paris, Île-de-France, the groom, the bride, and their son step out of the ceremony under streamers held by guests
In Paris, the heartfelt speech by the groom's mother brings tears to the bride and groom's eyes during their wedding celebration
A professional wedding photographer in Paris captured this award-winning image of the bride and groom's daughter yawning during the ceremony. The photographer specializes in capturing authentic and emotional moments throughout the wedding day.

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: 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: 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.
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
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more

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 !