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Basque Country Wedding Photographers

Our Basque Country photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bayonne, Biarritz, Anglet, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Mauleón

Basque Country Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Basque Country - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Basque Country 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 Basque Country 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, Basque Country 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 bride and groom enjoyed the small wedding ceremony at the Town Hall, celebrating their civil union with laughs and joy throughout the day
Harry Richards
Elopement Photo from Beach Ceremony with the ferry making its unplanned and unforeseen entrance in the wedding ceremony
Andrea Bagnasco
Wedding Portrait Photographer for Rapolano Terme, Tuscany | posing for a portrait that felt secretive
Alessia Bruchi

Basque Country Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Basque Country 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.

Pyrénées-Atlantiques WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, small, adventure, 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 Basque Country Wedding Venues

5 Basque Country Wedding Photographers...

BW studio portrait of a French photographer for country weddings - William Desse

Wedding photographer William Desse, based in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is an experienced photographer with a background in rock climbing and a passion for capturing unique moments. With a focus on customizing wedding reports to fit each couple's individuality, William...

William Desse

Mouguerre in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Basque Country weddings.
8
14
1500 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Chrystel Echavidre

Chrystel, a documentary photographer with a storytelling approach, captures the essence of a wedding day through visually stunning images. Based in South Western France, she uses her diverse skills to create authentic and unobtrusive photos.

Chrystel Echavidre

Biarritz, FR *Now booking Basque Country weddings.
26
4
2
35
2000 (EUR)
Studio portrait of France wedding photographer Ariane Duplaceau

Skilled wedding photographer Ariane Duplaceau, based in France, started photography at 9. Self-taught with online courses from the US and France, she hones her craft. Capturing emotions discreetly, she aims for authentic and timeless images, building trust with clients.

Ariane Duplaceau

Saint Jean Pied de Port in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Basque Country weddings.
1900 (EUR)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques wedding photography by Florian Rayneau of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France WPJA

Florian Rayneau, a 30-year-old photographer from France, specializes in wedding and family photography in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. With 6 years of experience, he captures unique moments to tell each couple's individual story. Florian's style, infused with energy, is...

Florian Rayneau

Bardos in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Basque Country weddings.
2200 (EUR)
France wedding photography in a documentary style by Florian Maguin

Florian Maguin is an experienced France-based wedding photographer who has been in business since 2013. In that time, he has captured over 100 weddings, giving each couple special, custom-crafted photos that are both documentary style and creatively styled.

Florian Maguin

Chavanoz in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Basque Country weddings.
35
123
2000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Basque Country Couples

Basque Country Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Wedding photo taken at home in Pays Basque, France. The couple is featured in a stunning display of graphics and geometry on their arrival.
Wedding moment captured at Auberge Ostape Hotel in Pays Basque, France. Bride preparing herself alone, fixing her shoe while sitting on the bed.
Captured moment at a Basque Country wedding where the bride cuts the label off her dress. Intimate scene captured by the photographer.
A family legacy captured in a heartfelt photo on a wedding day in Biarritz, France. Four generations, from great-grandmother to granddaughter, beautifully getting ready at home for a special occasion. Embracing tradition and love in a timeless setting.
A beautiful bride passing her bouquet to her flower girl during a heartfelt speech at a wedding in Anglet, France. The bond between the bride and her flower girl shines through in this touching wedding image.
A couple laughs in front of Église de Bardos in France on their wedding day. The charming church serves as a beautiful backdrop as they share a joyous laugh standing by the priest.
Newlyweds wearing elegant attire, jumping hand in hand off the pool's edge at their Anglet, France home.
Groom and friends engage in a lively dance battle on the dance floor of Domaine de l'Arbéou in Bayonne, France.
Engaging lifestyle portrait captured in Biarritz, France, the day prior to their wedding. Amidst a rainy day, the couple witnessed a breathtaking beach sunset, allowing them a minute of respite on the sand at the ocean.
An award-winning wedding detail picture captures the bride barefoot on a pebble beach in the Basque Country, France. The cool blue tones add an artistic touch to the image.
An engagement portrait was taken in Anglet, France, on a secret beach in the Basque Country, located down the cliff
The engagement portrait was taken in Bidart, France, as the couple joyfully played in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean in the Basque Country

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Basque Country 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 Basque Country wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Basque Country wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Basque Country 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: Who are the best Basque Country wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Basque Country 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
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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Basque Country WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Angresse, France wedding reportage image of the bride and groom waving in the garden

Elodie & Gérard

Photo by Chrystel Echavidre

A big THANK YOU to you, you have shown great professionalism, you know how to capture emotions while making you forget. The photos are magnificent and above all very moving. Great job !! Thanks again!!!

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Wedding photo of the bride and groom at the reception party in Arcachon - France

Stephanie & Janko

Photo by Chrystel Echavidre

Chrystel you're perfect. Living abroad, you immediately put us in confidence with a skype call where we talked about our wishes and your way of working. You was very professional from start to finish. We talked about the timing and the agenda together to be sure to anticipate every key moment to capture. During the day you were very discreet and always smiling. I really trusted you and didn't need to worry about you at all, I knew you would take whatever it took. The photos we received were all very beautiful and we are delighted ! You knew how to capture a mix of details, overview and intimate moments. I would highly recommend your services ! Thank you again!

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