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Our Grand Est photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ardennes, Aube, Bas-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Lorraine, Metz, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosges

Grand Est Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Grand Est - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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, Grand Est documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom, with their dog leading the way, joyfully elope at City Hall
Alessandro Arena
The bride walked down the aisle, and the groom's face lit up with joy before they exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony surrounded by close family and friends
David Pullum
The groom and bride both expressed their faith as central to their relationship at the Church Ceremony, sealing their union with a promise to honor God in their marriage
Gustavo Sarmento

Grand Est Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Grand Est 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 courthouse, civil ceremony, small, 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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14 Grand Est Wedding Photographers...

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...

Oliver Saillard

Langres in Haute-Marne (52) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
10
1500 (EUR)
Portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

Sandy Manancourt is a documentary wedding photographer, passionate about capturing the raw emotions and authentic moments of couples on their wedding day. With her unique storytelling approach, she creates timeless imagery that reflects the true essence of love.

Sandy Manancourt

Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
17
1100 (EUR)
Metz wedding photography by Jonathan Fortuna of Grand Est, Moselle

Hailing from France, Jonathan Fortuna is a skilled wedding photojournalist known for his exquisite reportage photography. With a background in family portraits and a passion for the movie industry, he brings a unique perspective to every project.

Jonathan Fortuna

Metz in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
58
85
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.

Pierre Saint Remy

Verdun in Meuse (55) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
11
6
1275 (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 Grand Est weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Moselle wedding photographer Jonathan Gabel of the Grand Est WPJA in France

Jonathan Gabel, a documentary wedding photographer from Moselle, possesses an unwavering passion for capturing genuine moments and crafting extraordinary memories that will be treasured for years to come.

Jonathan Gabel

Phalsbourg in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
24
1500 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a wedding photojournalist, excels at capturing genuine and organic emotions. Having transitioned from his automotive engineering background, Luan now channels his love for photography into heartfelt and genuine images.

Luan Nguyen

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
5
2400 (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.

Samantha Pastoor

Le Plessis-Trevise in Paris (75) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
23
44
2000 (EUR)
Oise elopement and wedding photography by Frederic Bry of the Hauts-de-France WPJA

Frederic Bry is an Oise wedding photographer, and a proud father of two young children. Since 2017, being a dad has allowed him to understand the importance of pictures and the memories they preserve.

Frederic Bry

Gouvieux in Oise (60) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
8
9
1600 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

Jean Baptiste Chauvin's photography business, founded in 2012, initially focused on photographing auction houses. However, driven by his artistic eye, he expanded into capturing various subjects, including weddings and corporate events.

Jean Baptiste Chauvin

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
83
30
2500 (EUR)
Samuel Berthelot - Jolie Histoire Photographie

Europe-based Samuel Berthelot is an established landscape photographer who discovered his passion for wedding photography after capturing his cousin's special day. He dedicated himself to learning the tricks of the trade, invested in the right gear, and honed his...

Samuel Berthelot

Alzingen, LU *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
7
12
250/hour (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 Grand Est weddings.
2
1500 (EUR)
Europe wedding reportage photography by Ludovic Schuver

Ludovic Schuver is a travel enthusiast who captures vibrant color and timeless black and white photographs. With a focus on personal identity shots and family portraits, he also excels in capturing the essence of events and creating compelling photo reports.

Ludovic Schuver

Triel Sur Seine in Yvelines (78) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
5
1000 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Baden-Wurttemberg wedding photographer Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Isabela Campos, a family and wedding photographer based in Offenburg and Freiburg, specializes in capturing candid and emotional moments with a documentary style. She aims to create tailored, professional wedding photos and has experience in various photography genres like...

Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg, DE *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
350 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Grand Est Couples

Grand Est Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Sarrebourg, France, a touching moment captured on the wedding day as the bride's daughter playfully experiments with makeup during a behind-the-scenes documentary shot at the venue.
A candid shot taken during wedding preparations in Niderviller, France, showing the bride getting ready with the reflections of her mother and sister visible in the mirror. A captivating insight into the emotional moments behind the scenes.
Vibrant first dance of the newlyweds captured during a wedding celebration in Sarrebourg, France, filled with lively DJ colors and joyful atmosphere.
Fine art couple portrait captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre, with a silhouetted couple kissing backlit by a photographer's blue spotlight.
A fine art silhouette of a couple kissing, with a church steeple in the background, captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre.
A married couple cutting their wedding cake at Domaine de Raville in Moselle, Grand Est, surrounded by friends and family.
The groom and his best man celebrating together at a wedding in Phalsbourg, France.
A skillfully composed lifestyle portrait of a couple in front of a deep blue sky at the picturesque Château du Haut Barr in Saverne.
Lifestyle couple portrait beautifully composed at Château du Haut Barr - Saverne. Silhouette of a couple in a castle, with a red spotlight accentuating them, near a stacked square stone wall against a deep blue sky.
At Magnicourt, Granny helps a little girl retrieve her fallen cuddly toy from under the stroller
At Les Jardins de Sophie, Vosges, Grand Est, the bride applies her makeup in her hotel room while the television is turned on.
Engaged couple posing for pre-wedding portraits in Strasbourg, near the water, with dreamy effects created by blurry tree branches

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Grand Est photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Grand Est 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: Who are the best Grand Est wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Grand Est 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 Grand Est wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Grand Est 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
What is a Modern Elopement?
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
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...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

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