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Paris Wedding Photographers
Paris Wedding Photographers
Our Paris photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montmartre, Aisne, Aube, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, Marne, Oise, Seine-Maritime, Yonne, Saint-Ouen, Clichy, Vanves, Levallois-Perret
Paris Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Paris - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Paris 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 Paris 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, Paris documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Paris Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Paris 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.
Île-de-France WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, secret, mini, 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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31 Paris Wedding Photographers...
Luan Nguyen, a documentary wedding photographer from France, is dedicated to capturing authentic and unscripted emotions. With a background in automotive engineering, Luan turned his passion for photography into creating genuine and heartfelt images.
2400 (EUR)
Pierrick Roland is a traveling destination documentary wedding photographer and videographer. A few years ago, he purchased his first SLR and was instantly captivated by the art of composing images and capturing intimate moments.
Pierrick Roland
Levallois-Perret in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne is a wedding photojournalist who combines her experience in the music industry and passion for nature and wildlife photography to capture the magic of weddings around the world.
250/hour (EUR)
Samantha Pastoor is a passionate wedding photographer, having developed an interest in the field at a young age. Fascinated by her father's photos, she borrowed his camera and spent the next several years learning to develop her own negatives in the lab.
2000 (EUR)
A master behind the lens, Solène Lagant approaches each wedding as a documentary wedding photographer, skillfully weaving together visual narratives that unveil the raw and unfiltered essence of love.
Solène Lagant
Massy, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
In journalistic style, Ronan Jégaden is a visual storyteller, capturing moments through his camera lens, shaped by his love of films, music, literature, and paintings.
Ronan Jégaden
Athis-Mons, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (EUR)
Jean Baptiste Chauvin established his photography business in 2012, which began with mostly photographing auction houses. Passionate about art, he quickly transpired into living subjects and moved to various areas of photography such as wedding, corporate, and private...
2500 (EUR)
Benjamin Brette, a Paris wedding photographer with a documentary approach, uses his camera to tell captivating stories of love and joy. With a keen eye for visual storytelling, he captures authentic moments that embody the essence of weddings, captivating his audience with...
Benjamin Brette
St Ouen l'Aumone, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1990 (EUR)
Maxime Desessard takes a documentary approach to wedding photography, using storytelling and a visual style to capture the meaningful emotions of the day. With a passion for his craft, he aims to create honest and authentic images that truly tell the couple's story.
1900 (EUR)
Vincent Montagne is a passionate wedding photographer who has been in the industry for almost 15 years. With a background in advertising, documentary, and artistic photography, Vincent captures the joy and emotion of weddings in a burst of color.
2300 (EUR)
Candice Fouliard is a documentary wedding photographer whose passion lies in weaving together raw, genuine moments into a visual narrative that encapsulates the true spirit of love and commitment.
195/hour (EUR)
Marie Carbonnier, a trained photojournalist from France, specializes in wedding photography. With a background in editorial journalism, she brings a unique perspective to capturing moments of love and joy. She limits her wedding assignments to 10 per year to prioritize her...
Marie Carbonnier
Maisons-Alfort, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
Aurelie is an experienced destination wedding photographer. She has years of photojournalism and experience from her travels and encounters and creates authentic memories that capture the love story of couples.
2000 (EUR)
Coralie Garavel, a wedding reportage photographer, was born and raised in France. With a love for the arts and manual work, she discovered her passion for photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding. Since 2015, Coralie has photographed around 80 weddings...
Coralie Garavel
Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
Elise Julliard, a talented wedding photojournalist from France, is driven by her love for nature and adventure. With 8 years of experience, she expertly captures the raw essence of emotions and the ethereal play of light in her work.
Elise Julliard
Anse in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2200 (EUR)
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 Paris weddings.1100 (EUR)
With a documentary approach, Castille Alma utilizes her expertise in storytelling and visual aesthetics to create stunning wedding, elopement, and family photographs, drawing on her background in communication.
Castille Alma
Lyon, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.2300 (EUR)
Known for his skill in documentary-style photography, Julien Michel is a talented wedding photographer. His diverse interests, including cooking, music, and collecting, provide him with a unique perspective, resulting in breathtaking and meaningful images.
Julien Michel
Suresnes in Hauts-de-Seine (92) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1000 (EUR)
Nicolas Bernard is a talented visual storyteller and journalist, with over ten years of experience in capturing life's memorable moments through his journalistic style. As a reporter-photographer, he specializes in documentary-style wedding photography.
Nicolas Bernard
Kaysersberg, FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1490 (EUR)
Jeremie Sangare is a France-based traveling wedding photographer and videographer with a passion for documenting weddings in a photojournalistic and authentic style, capturing emotion and in-between moments.
Jeremie Sangare
Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendee (85) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.3000 (EUR)
Philip Salisbury is an artistic documentary wedding photographer, a passionate father and adventurer with a camera who captures unique moments to remember the important day. His works are described as elegant, stylish, artistic and filled with energy.
Philip Salisbury
Lancashire in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Paris weddings.2000 (GBP)
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 *Now booking Paris weddings.1700 (EUR)
Vancouver wedding photographer Oscar Leo brings over a decade of experience from Paris, using journalistic and fashion photography to tell unique love stories authentically. Committed to capturing each couple's tale on their special day.
Oscar Leo
Vancouver in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Paris weddings.3500 (CAD)
Kirill Brusilovsky, award-winning photographer: International awards, extensive background in advertising, design and photography, wedding photography since 2006.
Kirill Brusilovsky
Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking Paris weddings.300/hour (EUR)
Elodie Micciche, a wedding photographer based in Grenoble, France, specializes in vibrant weddings. Fluent in English and Spanish, she holds a Master's degree in Language Sciences with a focus on deafness and pursued a CAP photographer diploma.
Elodie Micciche
Paladru in Isere(38) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1600 (EUR)
Wedding photographer Claire Wise, based in Nice, France, trained in photography at LCC-University of the Arts London. Raised in a family with an artistic background, she blends colors and cultures in her vibrant and natural light-focused photos. Passionate about capturing...
Claire Wise
Nice in Alpes-Maritimes (06) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1400 (EUR)
Guillaume Leduc is a photographer based in Cambrai near Douai, available to accompany clients throughout the Hauts-de-France region. He initially started photography to capture memories of his travels and later became passionate about the technique, composition, and light.
Guillaume Leduc
Blécourt in Nord (59) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.990 (EUR)
Ariane Duplaceau, based in France, started photography at 9. She hones her wedding craft with online courses and captures authentic moments discreetly.
Ariane Duplaceau
Saint Jean Pied de Port in Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , FR *Now booking Paris weddings.1900 (EUR)
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 Paris weddings.1890 (EUR)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Paris Couples
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Paris Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Paris wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Paris marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Paris engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the best Paris wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Paris 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Paris 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 Paris wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Paris photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Paris 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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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Paris WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Palmyre & Geoffrey
Photo by Vincent Montagne
Cette expérience fut un vrai moment de plaisir. La découverte des photos du jour de notre mariage nous a permis de prendre conscience de toutes les émotions et petits moments de partage que nous ne pouvions pas voir, et a enrichi encore nos souvenirs. Il y a deux choses dont j’étais sûre pour le jour J: Le choix du mari…et le choix du photographe !
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
