Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding Photographers

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding Photographers

Our Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ain, Allier, Ardeche, Cantal, Drome, Haute-Loire, Haute-Savoie, Isere, Puy-de-Dome, Rhone, Savoie

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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.

France WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, city hall, themed, 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.

30 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding Photographers...

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.

Coralie Garavel

Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
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.

Jerome Villard

Gras, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1500 (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.

Angelique Blaise

Saint Montan in Ardeche(07) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1300 (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...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
4200 (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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2200 (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.

Florian Fauvarque

Grenoble in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
990 (EUR)
Lyon wedding photography by Mallory Davies of the Rhone Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France

Mallory Davies, a wedding photojournalist from Lyon, seeks creative inspiration in the breathtaking allure and untamed allure of the natural world. Leaving her former life as a graphic designer, she now pursues her adventurous spirit by capturing the essence of weddings.

Mallory Davies

Décines-Charpieu in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1400 (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.

Florian Maguin

Chavanoz in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2000 (EUR)
BW Lifestyle Portrait of Jessica Evrard, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Jessica Evrard is a France-based wedding photographer who has inherited a passion for photography from her father and has been behind a camera since the age of 15. She has taken great care to archive each photo, and is always amazed with the small details in the surrounding...

Jessica Evrard

Venissieux, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1700 (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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2300 (EUR)
Studio portrait of French wedding reportage photographer David Blateyron

David Blateyron

Sallèdes in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1500 (EUR)
France couple engagement photo sessions, elopements and wedding photography by Guillaume Tranquard

Guillaume Tranquard is a French professional wedding photographer based in France. He specializes in wedding reports with a documentary and journalistic approach, producing shots that are lifestyle-driven, spontaneous, dynamic, strong, graphic, and full of life.

Guillaume Tranquard

Salagnon, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
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.

Emilie Roy

Messimy in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1450 (EUR)
Open market photo of France wedding reportage photographer David Pommier

David Pommier, a visual storyteller and wedding photographer based in France, has been capturing beautiful wedding moments since 2012. With a journalistic style, he skillfully tells the story of the couple's wedding day, capturing not only their emotions but also the...

David Pommier

Lyon, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding photography by Coralie Castillo

Coralie Castillo is a wedding photographer based in France with more than 10 years of experience. She has served nearly 200 wedding reports, ranging from intimate to grandiose. Coralie endeavors to capture the best shots of the wedding day for her clients.

Coralie Castillo

Vernaison, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Ambre Peyrotty, a Wedding Photographer of studio Zephyr & Luna

Ambre Peyrotty is an award-winning, France-based wedding photographer who takes a documentary approach to capturing life through her camera. With a focus on storytelling and authentic visuals, Ambre meticulously captures the heartfelt moments of love.

Ambre Peyrotty

Les Sarraix in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
4000 (EUR)
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes wedding photography by Puy-de-Dome-based Matthieu Muratet

Matthieu Muratet, wedding photographer based in Puy-de-Dôme, loves photojournalism and has carried this passion into his art. His experience with war documentaries has given him the skill of how to document moments while being invisible.

Matthieu Muratet

Issoire in Puy-de-Dome (63) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2500 (EUR)
Grenoble wedding photography by Chloe Perez of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes WPJA

Chloe Perez, the wedding photographer, was born in Montreal and currently resides in Grenoble, Isère. With an eco-conscious lifestyle, she prefers colorful and authentic photography to capture real moments that tell her clients' unique stories.

Chloe Perez

Grenoble in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1900 (EUR)
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...

Thomas Vigliano

Annecy in Haute-Savoie (74) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1700 (EUR)
Lifestyle Portrait of Camille Ravel, a French Wedding Photographer

Based in Ardeche, France, Camille Ravel is a wedding photographer with a personal development coaching background. As a mother of two, she excels at capturing emotional moments and creating a comfortable atmosphere for couples.

Camille Ravel

Bourg-Saint-Andéol in Ardeche(07) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
3000 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of French wedding photographer Elodie Micciche

Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer based in Grenoble, France, specializes in vibrant weddings. With a Master's degree in Language Sciences focusing on deafness, fluent in English and Spanish, Elodie honed her craft with a CAP photographer diploma.

Elodie Micciche

Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Lifestyle Portrait of Tommy Loska, a Destination Wedding Photographer

Tommy Loska, a wedding photographer from Beaujolais, France, has 10+ years of experience in portrait photography. He has covered 60+ weddings in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe, and Quebec. With a degree in Multimedia from Puy en Velay, Tommy brings a natural, bright,...

Tommy Loska

Ecoche in Loire (42) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2400 (EUR)
Alienor Perrard, your wedding photographer in Lyon, France

Armed with a background in human sciences and a wealth of professional experiences, Alienor Perrard now captures the beauty of weddings as a documentary wedding photographer in Lyon.

Alienor Perrard

Francheville in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1550 (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.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2100 (EUR)
Isabelle Bazin Wedding and Elopement Photographer - isasouri photo

Isabelle Bazin, an internationally renowned wedding photographer with 25 years of experience, brings her creative vision and journalistic style to capture beautiful moments.

Isabelle Bazin

Goutz in Haute-Garonne (31) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
250/hour (EUR)
Ludovic Lieffrig Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Ludovic Lieffrig is a wedding photographer based in France. Since 2016, he has been capturing beautiful moments on camera, bringing his passion for photography to life. With a background in the automobile industry, he made the bold decision to pursue his true calling as a...

Ludovic Lieffrig

Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1800 (EUR)
Var wedding photography by Marion Deletraz of PACA France

Marion Deletraz, renowned as a documentary wedding photographer, seamlessly integrates her expertise in image reporting, speech therapy, and animal mediation. With an unparalleled skill set, she skillfully documents the heartfelt moments that make each couple's day...

Marion Deletraz

Cuers in Var (83) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1300 (EUR)
Poitiers wedding photography by Corentin Azamoun of the Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France WPJA

Corentin Azamoun is a passionate documentary wedding photographer based in France. With a love for creativity, travel, and capturing emotions through photography, he is dedicated to creating stunning wedding memories.

Corentin Azamoun

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1600 (EUR)
France Wedding Photographer Florent Fauqueux

French wedding photographer Florent Fauqueux uses images to touch people's hearts. His passion for photography grew when his son was born in 2010 and with the birth of his daughter, he found the intention and emotion behind a photograph. He finds joy in capturing small...

Florent Fauqueux

La Rochelle, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1850 (EUR)
Damien Lorek is a wedding and elopement WPJA photographer

With his expertise as a wedding photojournalist, Damien Lorek's intuitive eye captures candid moments that unfold naturally, preserving the essence of love and emotion.

Damien Lorek

Champey, FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1500 (EUR)

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1800 Euro

PHOTOGRAPHER: MARRIAGE & FAMILY - MONTPELLIER: Ludovic Lieffrig

Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers in Herault (34) , France

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Couples

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A heartwarming moment at Beaulon City Hall in France: A bride embraces her groom tenderly while their young daughter cuddles against his leg, illustrating familial love on their special day.
Groom getting his boutonnière pinned at Les Fermes de Marie hotel in Megève, trying to stay focused while friends tell jokes during wedding preparations.
Playful 'he and she' game during the wine reception at an Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding, capturing their joy and love.
In the region of Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the emotional moment when the bride's brother sees her in her wedding dress for the first time at their parent's home.
In Isere, a playful moment captured in a church as the couple’s son hides under the altar, trying to escape quietly during the priest’s speech at the wedding.
A beautiful moment captured as the bride dresses up in her home in Rhône, raising her arm to slip into her wedding dress.
Amidst the groom's preparations at a charming Rhône reception venue, his son arrives in tears, prompting the bride and groom's guests to reunite father and son before the wedding.
In a picturesque reception venue in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the newlyweds share a tender post ceremony wedding kiss under the veil.
At the city hall in Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the couple's love is immortalized as they passionately kiss beside a striking modern statue - a memorable wedding portrait.
Guest at the reception venue in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, attempts to shatter the pinata with flair by kicking it overhead
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes bride bursts into laughter next to the groom during outdoor ceremony
Women guests at a ceremony in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, sharing emotional moments as they leave - some shedding tears while others bursting into laughter

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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: How can couples find top-ranked Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

Getting Married in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - Planning for the Best Wedding Photography

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