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Savoie Wedding Photographers

Our Savoie photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Chambéry, La Motte-Servolex, Aix-les-Bains

Savoie Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Savoie - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Savoie 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 Savoie 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, Savoie 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 happy couple chose to celebrate their special day with a small wedding ceremony on the lawn of a historic house, with sunshine overhead and all the beauty of the outdoors
Joyce Perlman
On a sunny day, the beach was the perfect site for the bride and groom to stand together at the altar, surrounded by beautiful foliage and the peaceful water
Ufuk Sarisen
The bride and groom had a small outdoor wedding with live violin music and a special first dance
Kimmi Cranes

Savoie Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Savoie 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.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes WPJA members are ready to document any mini, quick, 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.

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6 Savoie Wedding Photographers...

WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet began his career as a wedding photographer in 2009. He has a special talent for capturing real moments at weddings using a photojournalistic approach. With his unique perspective, he documents every detail of the special day, no matter how big or small.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Savoie weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (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 Savoie weddings.
9
1
27
1300 (EUR)
France couple engagement photo sessions, elopements and wedding photography by Guillaume Tranquard

Guillaume Tranquard approaches wedding photography with a documentary style, capturing authentic moments of love and life through his strong and graphic storytelling techniques.

Guillaume Tranquard

Salagnon, FR *Now booking Savoie weddings.
14
22
2390 (EUR)
Grenoble wedding photography by Chloe Perez of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes WPJA

Chloe Perez, a wedding photographer born in Montreal, prioritizes sustainable practices and an alternative lifestyle. Based in Grenoble, she embraces an eco-citizen movement and explores European cities, drawing inspiration from human connections. Through her colorful and...

Chloe Perez

Grenoble in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Savoie weddings.
9
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
3
6
1700 (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 Savoie weddings.
6
1600 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Savoie Couples

Savoie Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Savoie Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Savoie Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Savoie wedding photos.

Savoie Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Photograph taken at a wedding in Domaine du château de la Rive, showing the groom throwing a football on the lawn.
Photographer captured a surreal jump moment at Domaine du château de la Rive, Savoie, France wedding. Men having fun during wedding games.
Photographer captured the opening of the ball by the bride and groom at a wedding reception party at Domaine du château de la Rive, Cruet, Savoie, France.
A candid moment captured on the couple's wedding day at their countryside French venue, showcasing a heartfelt ceremony speech amidst scattered pizza boxes that the bride had searched high and low for all morning in Nances city, Savoie.
A candid shot at Chambery Town Hall of a yawning cat stealing the spotlight during the civil ceremony as the mayor delivers a speech.
A newlywed couple embraces in a tender kiss against the stunning backdrop of Col des Aravis in the French Alps during their wedding winter, snowy ceremony.
Buddhist ceremony in Chambery, France, showcasing the very different facial expressions of the bride and groom as they exchange vows, all taking place under a white tent
At Savoie - Colonie de l'Espérance, the daughter of the bride and groom brings laughter as she plays the clown during the ceremony
In a romantic escape by the shores of Lake d'Aiguebelette in Savoie, a couple about to tie the knot strike a pose, caught in black and white, their faces illuminated by the soft light.
During an engagement portrait session, a couple about to wed posed with an amorous and supportive gaze as they enjoyed an escapade by the Lake of Aiguebelette in Savoie.
A child from the wedding couple confidently takes a photo at the Albertville Town Hall ceremony in France, while their siblings and family members attentively observe
In this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo, taken by a documentary wedding photographer in Savoie, the bride's daughter is seen waiting during the ceremony. She is playing near red rolling luggage racks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Savoie 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 Savoie wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Savoie wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Savoie 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 reviews of Savoie wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Savoie wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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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