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Our Grand Est photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ardennes, Aube, Bas-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Lorraine, Metz, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosges

Grand Est Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Grand Est - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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, Grand Est 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 ceremony takes place under a giant maple tree at Rural Family Farm Meadows Outdoor Ceremony Site
Viara Mileva
Beach Elopement Photo at an Intimate celebration on the shore as a bridesmaid is taking care of adjusting the dress tail
Caterina Errani
The couple and their close family enjoyed a small and intimate wedding at a hotel, seated during the union ceremony to celebrate their special day
David Pullum

Grand Est Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Grand Est 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 justice of the peace, city hall, themed, 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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14 Grand Est Wedding Photographers...

Wedding elopement and photography by Oliver Saillard of France

Oliver Saillard is a French documentary wedding photographer who is passionate about capturing the special moments in people's lives. With a love for travel and a commitment to reducing his carbon footprint, Oliver incorporates his adventurous spirit into his work.

Oliver Saillard

Langres in Haute-Marne (52) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
10
1500 (EUR)
Portrait of Sandy Manancourt, a documentary wedding photographer

Sandy Manancourt is a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Meurthe-et-Moselle, capturing every heartfelt moment with a keen eye for details. Through her lens, she weaves together a visual narrative that beautifully showcases the love between two people.

Sandy Manancourt

Pagny-sur-Moselle in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
17
1100 (EUR)
Metz wedding photography by Jonathan Fortuna of Grand Est, Moselle

Jonathan Fortuna is a French wedding photographer, specializing in reportage photography. His experience extends to family portraits, pregnancy, newborns and other projects. He has been working as a freelance photographer since August 2018, and continues to involve himself...

Jonathan Fortuna

Metz in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
58
85
1800 (EUR)
Grand Est Wedding Photography by Pierre Saint Remy of the France WPJA

Pierre Saint Remy is a wedding photographer since 2021, with a background in images since 2013. He holds a master's degree in multimedia and has worked in the French army, where he developed his photography skills through field reporting and operations.

Pierre Saint Remy

Verdun in Meuse (55) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
11
6
1275 (EUR)
Engagement, Elopement and Wedding Photography by Nicolas Bernard

Nicolas Bernard is an accomplished photographer and journalist who brings a documentary approach to his storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visuals, he skillfully captures wedding moments through his unique visual perspective.

Nicolas Bernard

Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
32
26
1490 (EUR)
Studio portrait of Moselle wedding photographer Jonathan Gabel of the Grand Est WPJA in France

Jonathan Gabel is a talented wedding photojournalist based in Moselle, dedicated to documenting every moment with a keen eye for heartfelt emotions and creating cherished memories.

Jonathan Gabel

Phalsbourg in Moselle (57) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
24
1500 (EUR)
Engagement shoots + wedding photography and elopements by Luan Nguyen of France

Luan Nguyen, a wedding photojournalist, excels at capturing genuine and organic emotions. Having transitioned from his automotive engineering background, Luan now channels his love for photography into heartfelt and genuine images.

Luan Nguyen

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
65
5
2400 (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor wedding photography

Samantha Pastoor is a talented documentary wedding photographer who discovered her love for capturing weddings at a young age. Inspired by her father's work, she experimented with film and darkroom techniques, perfecting her craft through a storytelling lens.

Samantha Pastoor

Le Plessis-Trevise in Paris (75) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
23
42
2000 (EUR)
Oise elopement and wedding photography by Frederic Bry of the Hauts-de-France WPJA

With a background in documentary photography, Frederic Bry brings his unique perspective as a wedding photographer in Oise, capturing intimate moments that tell the story of the wedding day.

Frederic Bry

Gouvieux in Oise (60) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
8
9
1600 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Jean-Baptiste Chauvin

Jean Baptiste Chauvin's photography business, founded in 2012, initially focused on photographing auction houses. However, driven by his artistic eye, he expanded into capturing various subjects, including weddings and corporate events.

Jean Baptiste Chauvin

Paris, FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
83
30
2500 (EUR)
Samuel Berthelot - Jolie Histoire Photographie

Europe-based Samuel Berthelot is an established landscape photographer who discovered his passion for wedding photography after capturing his cousin's special day. He dedicated himself to learning the tricks of the trade, invested in the right gear, and honed his...

Samuel Berthelot

Alzingen, LU *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
7
12
250/hour (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 Grand Est weddings.
2
1500 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Baden-Wurttemberg wedding photographer Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Isabela Campos, a family and wedding photographer based in Offenburg and Freiburg, specializes in capturing candid and emotional moments with a documentary style. She aims to create tailored, professional wedding photos and has experience in various photography genres like...

Isabela Campos-Scheffel

Freiburg in Baden-Württemberg, DE *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
350 (EUR)
Europe wedding reportage photography by Ludovic Schuver

Experienced wedding photographer Ludovic Schuver: travel for color & black & white photography, personal identity shots, family portraits, event visuals, photo reports, & more.

Ludovic Schuver

Triel Sur Seine in Yvelines (78) , FR *Now booking Grand Est weddings.
2
5
1000 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Grand Est Couples

Grand Est Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Sarrebourg, France, a touching moment captured on the wedding day as the bride's daughter playfully experiments with makeup during a behind-the-scenes documentary shot at the venue.
A candid shot taken during wedding preparations in Niderviller, France, showing the bride getting ready with the reflections of her mother and sister visible in the mirror. A captivating insight into the emotional moments behind the scenes.
Vibrant first dance of the newlyweds captured during a wedding celebration in Sarrebourg, France, filled with lively DJ colors and joyful atmosphere.
Fine art couple portrait captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre, with a silhouetted couple kissing backlit by a photographer's blue spotlight.
A fine art silhouette of a couple kissing, with a church steeple in the background, captured by a France wedding photographer in La Petite Pierre.
A married couple cutting their wedding cake at Domaine de Raville in Moselle, Grand Est, surrounded by friends and family.
The groom and his best man celebrating together at a wedding in Phalsbourg, France.
A skillfully composed lifestyle portrait of a couple in front of a deep blue sky at the picturesque Château du Haut Barr in Saverne.
Lifestyle couple portrait beautifully composed at Château du Haut Barr - Saverne. Silhouette of a couple in a castle, with a red spotlight accentuating them, near a stacked square stone wall against a deep blue sky.
At Magnicourt, Granny helps a little girl retrieve her fallen cuddly toy from under the stroller
At Les Jardins de Sophie, Vosges, Grand Est, the bride applies her makeup in her hotel room while the television is turned on.
Engaged couple posing for pre-wedding portraits in Strasbourg, near the water, with dreamy effects created by blurry tree branches

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Grand Est wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Grand Est 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 top-ranked Grand Est wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Grand Est 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 Grand Est photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Grand Est 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.
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