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Aude Wedding Photographers

Our Aude photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Narbonne, Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Lézignan-Corbières, Limoux

Aude Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Aude - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Aude 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 Aude 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, Aude documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A no fuss, no frills outdoor elopement with just siblings and parents
Natasha Lamalle
The couple eloped and were married in a small ceremony with few witnesses in the garden courtyard at City Hall
Lori Anne Crewe
Outdoor beach wedding photo as the bride basks in the sunlight
Carlo Bettuolo

Aude Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Aude 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.

Occitanie WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, DIY - do it yourself, woods, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Aude Wedding Venues

2 Aude 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 Aude weddings.
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2100 (EUR)
Black and white studio portrait of France wedding photographer Guillaume Planat

Guillaume Planat is a wedding photographer from Aveyron, now based in Montpellier, Occitanie. He trained in a photographic studio during his time in Montreal. His passion lies in capturing unique and loving moments during weddings and studio sessions.

Guillaume Planat

Lattes in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking Aude weddings.
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1890 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Aude Couples

Aude Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Carcasonne, France, the groom and his friends gather to get ready for the wedding. This WPJA Honor Award-winning photo captures the moment as they work together to pin boutineers on their jackets, each holding a flower in their hands.
In Carcassonne, France, a bride prepares for her big day with the assistance of others in a bustling room, her hair adorned with curlers as she gazes into a mirror
A skilled wedding photojournalist captured this award-winning image of a bouquet toss at Terres de Saint-Hilaire in France. The scene is surrounded by beautiful green foliage, creating a stunning frame.
This wedding image captures a man casually sitting on the grass in Carcasonne, France, enjoying a drink while he patiently awaits the end of a group photo session
A wedding photo from Carcassonne, France, in the car, the groom tries to look under the bride's dress
Two brides pass each other and greet each other with waves in Carcassonne, France
In Carcassonne, France, picture showing the exit of the bride and groom from the church, flower petals

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Aude wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Aude 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Aude 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 Aude wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Aude wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Aude 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...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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