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Hauts-de-France Wedding Photographers

Our Hauts-de-France photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Aisne, Nord, Oise, Somme

Hauts-de-France Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Hauts-de-France - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Hauts-de-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 Hauts-de-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, Hauts-de-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
Their ceremony was in the beautifully intimate room at the Town Hall registry office
Harry Richards
A couple embraced in a creative Neighborhood Rooftop Elopement Portrait with the perfect lighting from the sunshine
Natasha Lamalle
Wedding Ceremony Photography - First Kiss | a bridesmaid smiles and gets emotional
Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Hauts-de-France Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Hauts-de-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.

France WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, secret, 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.

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8 Hauts-de-France Wedding Photographers...

Hauts-de-France and Lille elopement and wedding reportage photography by Estelle Carlier

Estelle Carlier

Lille, FR *Now booking Hauts-de-France weddings.
23
250/hour (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 Hauts-de-France weddings.
8
9
1600 (EUR)
France engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Mehdi Djafer

Mehdi Djafer

Lille in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Hauts-de-France weddings.
51
4
1500 (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 Hauts-de-France weddings.
1
6
990 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a French wedding photographer, specializes in capturing sincere and natural emotions. With a background in automotive engineering, Luan followed his passion for photography and now enjoys creating candid and heartfelt images.

Luan Nguyen

Paris, FR *Now booking Hauts-de-France weddings.
65
5
2400 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Alexis Pauwels, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Alexis Pauwels

Baisy-Thy in Brabant Wallon, BE *Now booking Hauts-de-France weddings.
24
6
2300 (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a dedicated wedding photojournalist with a lifelong passion for capturing moments of love and joy. Inspired by her father's images, she honed her skills in the darkroom, developing a unique storytelling approach.

Samantha Pastoor

Le Plessis-Trevise in Paris (75) , FR *Now booking Hauts-de-France weddings.
23
44
2000 (EUR)
BW Portrait of Stephane Auvray, a French Documentary-Style Wedding Photographer

Stephane Auvray is a wedding photographer based in the Oise region with 12 years of experience. He excels in capturing authentic and intimate moments filled with joy and emotion. With a reportage approach, Stephane adapts to his clients' needs and ensures the utmost...

Stephane Auvray

Ploubezre in Cotes-d'Armor (22) , FR *Now booking Hauts-de-France weddings.
8
1650 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Hauts-de-France Couples

Hauts-de-France Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In the picturesque location of Oise, Hauts-de-France, near the reception venue, a charming wedding portrait unfolds. Captured from inside the car, the couple kisses behind the rear window, beautifully framed against the outdoor scenery.
Wedding photographer in Maissemy captures the emotion-filled moment as the bride and groom react to the mayor's speech during their ceremony at the city hall. This image has been recognized and awarded by the WPJA.
Captured at the Canadian Memorial in Bourlon, France, this engagement portrait features the couple playfully pretending to embark on a trip, carrying luggage while strolling beneath the trees, creating a whimsical and romantic scene
In Oise, Hauts-de-France, a wedding photographer captures the newlyweds embracing on the dance floor, bathed in dramatic lighting, at the reception venue.
In Oise, Hauts-de-France, at the ceremony location, the bride receives a final touch-up to her makeup just moments before the ceremony begins outside on the grass lawn
In Oise, Hauts-de-France, at the ceremony location, a group of dressed men helps push a struggling old wedding car through the streets
A wedding photo taken at Oise in Hauts-de-France, showcasing a mesmerizing night view of the reception marquee tent during the enchanting blue hour.
In the reception venue at Oise, Hauts-de-France, the photo captures a close-up of the bride's hands adorned with intricate henna designs.
A couple walks and laughs together during their engagement photo shoot at the scenic Rock Quarry of Saint Vaast les Mello, France
A playful couple embraces each other amidst the vibrant autumn colors of the Forest of Senlis, France
In Lille, Nord, the witnesses and the groom engage in a playful battle as they enjoy cocktail hour on the lawn
A romantic couple standing together in front of the majestic Hotel Chateau Tilques, showcasing their joy on their special wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Hauts-de-France wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Hauts-de-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: How can couples find Hauts-de-France photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Hauts-de-France 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Hauts-de-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 Hauts-de-France wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...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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