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 town hall, secret, justice of the peace, 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.

29 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding Photographers...

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 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

Based in France, Angelique Blaise is a wedding photographer specializing in capturing love stories. Raised in the beautiful Ardèche region, Angelique draws inspiration from its breathtaking landscapes. With a background in engineering, she discovered her passion for...

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 a well-traveled wedding photographer with a knack for capturing real moments. Since 2010, he has been using his artistic skills to create documentary wedding photos and reportages. Sylvain specializes in elopements and engagement portraits, bringing a...

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 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.

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 documentary wedding photographer based in Grenoble, honed his skills by capturing cherished memories since he was a child. Having found his true calling, Florian's captivating photographs tell an authentic 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 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...

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

With his extensive skill set as a wedding photojournalist, Florian Maguin has been immortalizing the moments of couples' wedding days since 2013. Through his expert lens, he creates custom-crafted photos that blend documentary style with a creative touch.

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

In a journalistic style, Castille Alma, a visual storyteller, captures the moments of weddings, elopements, and family gatherings, showcasing her passion for photography and communication.

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.
1700 (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 specializing in intimate weddings and elopements. With a discreet and detail-oriented approach, Ambre captures every moment with precision. With a Bachelor's degree in photography from the Ecole de...

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

In his role as a wedding photographer based in Puy-de-Dôme, Matthieu Muratet utilizes his journalistic style to capture moments and tell visual stories. With a background in war documentaries, he has honed his ability to document without being noticed.

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, a nature-loving photographer in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, and Annecy, focuses on storytelling through powerful images. With a background in sports and travel, he captures emotions and memories in wedding photography with adaptability and cool-headedness,...

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. 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Alienor Perrard, your wedding photographer in Lyon, France

Alienor Perrard is a Lyon wedding photographer, an experienced French teacher and a long-time amateur photographer. She takes pride in creating powerful images on special days.

Alienor Perrard

Francheville in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1550 (EUR)
Lifestyle Portrait of Tommy Loska, a Destination Wedding Photographer

Tommy Loska is a wedding photographer from Beaujolais, France, specializing in portrait photography for 10+ years. With a degree in Multimedia from Puy en Velay, he has covered 60+ weddings across Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe, and Quebec. Inspired by nature,...

Tommy Loska

Ecoche in Loire (42) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2400 (EUR)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

In 2009, William Lambelet started as a freelance wedding photographer. His documentary approach quickly emerged, allowing him to capture weddings with a photojournalist style. This gave him the chance to develop a unique way of seeing and documenting all elements, both...

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
2100 (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.

Isabelle Bazin

Goutz in Haute-Garonne (31) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
250/hour (EUR)
Var wedding photography by Marion Deletraz of PACA France

Marion Deletraz is an international wedding photographer, combining her specialized background in image reporting, speech therapy and animal mediation with a passion for creating ageless memories. Using her extensive skill set, she produces emotive lifestyle photojournalism...

Marion Deletraz

Cuers in Var (83) , FR *Now booking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1300 (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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes weddings.
1490 (EUR)
Portrait of Florent Fauqueux, Photographer for marriage ceremonies and engagement sessions

In Florent Fauqueux's journalistic style, he is a visual storyteller, capturing the intimate moments that touch people's hearts. His passion for photography began with the birth of his son and grew with the arrival of his daughter.

Florent Fauqueux

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

As a documentary wedding photographer, Damien Lorek's unique perspective transcends traditional imagery, immortalizing cherished memories through raw and unposed shots.

Damien Lorek

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

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.

In a medieval village called Pérouges in France, a couple getting married posed for a black and white photo. The woman hugs her partner from behind, kissing his neck while he smiles with closed eyes.
At Charlieu Loire, Pierre and Celine are kissing under the rain during their engagement portrait session on the bridge over the water.
During their engagement portrait session at Valence, France, the loving couple sits in an old car at sunset, exchanging kisses with the romantic sky as their backdrop.
In Venon, France, a soon-to-be-married couple shared a tender embrace in front of a hundred-year-old oak tree during their engagement portrait session.
At Peufeilhoux's Castle in France, a touching detail is frozen in time as the groom gallantly helps the bride free her shoe caught in the wooden planks of a quaint bridge on their wedding day, symbolizing care and support in marriage.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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: How can couples find Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 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.

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

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