Lyon Wedding Photographers

Lyon Wedding Photographers

Our Lyon photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Rhône, Saône, Presqu'île, Place Bellecour, Rue de la République, Place Bellecour, La Croix-Rousse, Fourvière, La Croix-Rousse, La Part-Dieu, Tour Incity, Tour Part-Dieu, Tour Oxygène, Tour Swiss Life, Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Parc de la Tête d'or, Lycée du Parc, and Beaujolais

Lyon Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

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Lyon Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Lyon 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.

Rhône WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, secret, DIY - do it yourself, 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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12 Lyon Wedding Photographers...

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...

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 Lyon weddings.
2200 (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...

1400 (EUR)
BW Lifestyle Portrait of Jessica Evrard, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Jessica Evrard, a skilled wedding photojournalist hailing from France, brings her father's passion for photography to each capture. Her meticulous attention to detail captures the essence of the moment.

Jessica Evrard

Venissieux, FR *Now booking Lyon 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.

2300 (EUR)
BW Studio Portrait of Lyon Wedding Photographer Emilie Roy of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Roy, a wedding photography expert from Croix-Rousse, also specializes in creative engagement portraits. Trained in both film and digital techniques, she captures memories with passion, meeting clients in various locations and settings for unique photos.

Emilie Roy

Messimy in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Lyon 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...

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 Lyon weddings.
2000 (EUR)
Alienor Perrard, your wedding photographer in Lyon, France

After immersing herself in the study of human sciences and pursuing various career paths, Alienor Perrard found her passion for photography as a wedding photojournalist in Lyon.

1550 (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...

1300 (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 Lyon weddings.
2000 (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 Lyon weddings.
2390 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Lyon Couples

Lyon Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Lyon Wedding Photographers

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Lyon Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Fine art couple engagement portrait by a Lyon wedding photographer in Jardin des Curiosités, France capturing an intimate backlit embrace and a romantic sunset kiss.
Engagement portrait of a couple kissing in front of Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière captured by a Lyon wedding photographer - fine art image with soft afternoon light and all-white sky above them.
Portrait of a couple captured by a French wedding photographer in Lyon, France, depicting a serene scene of them embracing and holding hands at home.
Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
Portrait of a Lyon couple during a session at the bride and groom's new residence,, they are on their backs on the carpet, high angle shot looking down on them.
Indoor couple portrait captured during a romantic window session at the future bride and groom's home in Lyon.
Portrait of a couple captured by a Lyon wedding photographer in an intimate and artistic shot from above, showing their romantic kissing at home with tight focus on their emotions.
Creative couple portrait by a Lyon wedding photographer in France, capturing the couple in a botanic garden surrounded by a lush tropical setting.
Couple portrait by a Lyon wedding photographer, France showing an artistic scene of the couple surrounded by love and lush foliage in a botanic garden.
A creative pre-wedding engagement portrait in Lyon, France, featuring a face to face silhouetted couple hugging indoors. The intimate pose beautifully captured by the photographer in their Lyon flat.
Religious ceremony at Lacenas Church in Beaujolais. The bride's brother performs a song while his son watches adoringly. A heartwarming moment captured on the wedding day.
In this heartfelt moment at Lyon Rhône Church, the groom delivers an emotionally charged word to his wife. Her tearful reaction leaves the bridesmaids visibly moved, capturing the raw emotions of the wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Lyon wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Lyon wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Lyon wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Lyon 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 Lyon photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Lyon 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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