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Pays de la Loire Wedding Photographers

Our Pays de la Loire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Mayenne, Sarthe

Pays de la Loire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Pays de la Loire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire 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, Pays de la Loire 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 was about to make her grand entrance, as the groom stood outside the city hall, blindfolded, surrounded by guests in the streets
Simon Cassanas
Photography of a Backyard Wedding of bride and groom exchange their rings
Elodie Gentit
The newlyweds shared a kiss amidst the bustling streets of the city, surrounded by the small wedding venue of the Consulate Hall
Serenay Lokcetin

Pays de la Loire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Pays de la Loire 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 themed, courthouse, secret, 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.

13 Pays de la Loire Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle Beach Portrait of Europe Wedding Reportage Photographer Audrey Dubessay

Audrey Dubessay is a travel wedding photographer with a background in graphic design studies and experience with digital and film photography. She was inspired by her brave grandmother's determination to learn computer science at 70 which led her to establish her own...

Audrey Dubessay

Trélazé in Maine-et-Loire (49) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
28
25
2200 (EUR)
Mayenne elopement and documentary wedding photography by Anne Russocki of Isere Pays de la Loire France

Drawing on her experience in art photography, Anne Russocki has established herself as a documentary wedding photographer, expertly documenting moments.

Anne Russocki

Evron in Mayenne (53) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
6
10
1900 (EUR)
Tim Fox - Wedding Photographer

With over a decade of experience, Tim Fox is a talented wedding photographer who combines British humor and French romance in his work. Known for his journalistic style, Tim focuses on capturing genuine and emotional moments throughout the day.

Tim Fox

Vertou, FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
7
2000 (EUR)
Engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Jeremie Sangare

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 Pays de la Loire weddings.
34
2
108
3000 (EUR)
Portrait of Maine-et-Loire wedding photographer Christelle Guilbault of Pays de la Loire, France

Christelle Guilbault

Champigné in Maine-et-Loire (49) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
1
2000 (EUR)
France Elopement and Wedding Photographer Hong-Phuc Bui, of Le Comptoir Photo

In journalistic style, Hong Phuc is a visual storyteller who captures the emotion and spontaneity of the moment, as well as details of a special day or the sweeping expanse of a landscape.

Hong Phuc Bui

Trégueux in Cotes-d'Armor (22) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
52
1500 (EUR)
BW lifestyle portrait of Camille Demolliens, a Poitiers wedding photographer of the WPJA in Vienne Nouvelle-Aquitaine France

With a background in psychomotor therapy, Camille Demolliens has become a renowned wedding photojournalist in Poitiers. Her decade of experience ensures high-quality images that beautifully capture each event's emotions.

Camille Demolliens

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
9
7
1500 (EUR)
Centre-Val de Loire and Indre wedding photography by Gaelle Caré of France

Indre wedding photographer Gaelle Caré loves all that represents living life fully - people who love, laugh, share, sing and travel with their hearts full. Her passion of photography is just an extension of her life; a team effort in which she captures those real emotions...

Gaelle Caré

Châteauroux in Indre (36) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
85
1
1
1970 (EUR)
Tours Wedding Photographer Hugo Desessard of the Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France WPJA

Hugo Desessard is an experienced wedding photographer, based in Tours. Capturing uniqueness and emotions on couples' big day with an artistic and natural touch.

Hugo Desessard

Tours in Indre-et-Loire (37) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
1
1
1450 (EUR)
Weddings, engagements and elopements by photographer Patrick Lombaert - Brittany France

Patrick Lombaert, a wedding photographer, uses a documentary-style approach to capture authentic moments. With his diverse background and passion for sharing stories, he ensures that future moments of happiness are documented.

Patrick Lombaert

Plelan le Petit in Cotes-d'Armor (22) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
93
134
2000 (EUR)
Portrait of Florent Fauqueux, Photographer for marriage ceremonies and engagement sessions

Florent Fauqueux approaches his photography with a documentary style, emphasizing storytelling through visual imagery. He finds joy in capturing both the small daily moments and the significant life events, evoking emotion and intention in every photograph.

Florent Fauqueux

La Rochelle, FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
9
7
1850 (EUR)
Samuel Berthelot - Jolie Histoire Photographie

Samuel Berthelot, an established European photographer with a passion for capturing life's moments, ventured into wedding photography after documenting his cousin's special day. Through a documentary approach and a focus on authentic storytelling, he mastered the...

Samuel Berthelot

Alzingen, LU *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
7
12
250/hour (EUR)
BW studio portrait of Benoit Mace of the France Wedding Photojournalist Association

Benoit Mace, an accomplished documentary wedding photographer, skillfully captures the essence of love and connection, creating a visual story that beautifully showcases the emotions, personalities, and details of each couple's unique journey.

Benoit Mace

Vannes in Morbihan (56) , FR *Now booking Pays de la Loire weddings.
3
1500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Pays de la Loire Couples

Pays de la Loire Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Pays de la Loire Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Pays de la Loire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A picturesque wedding portrait of the bride and groom taken in the historic village of Clisson, with stunning reflections captured in the river as the couple embraces, creating a unique and captivating composition.
Engagement portrait by a France wedding photographer in Clisson, Pays de la Loire, capturing them looking lovingly at each other in romantic afternoon sunlight.
A beautiful image captured in Loire Valley right after the outdoor secular wedding ceremony, showcasing the newlyweds in a romantic embrace and kiss amidst the picturesque surroundings.
The bride and groom, surrounded by their loved ones, share double hugs to celebrate their civil ceremony at City Hall in Précigné, France
The groom and bride leave the City Hall in Précigné, France, after their civil ceremony, and a guest has her head obscured by a hunting horn
Excited bride in Précigné, France, mid-air, as she is joyfully tossed up by her witnesses during the wedding celebration
A detailed photo of the round bouquets at the wedding reception venue in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire. The bride's hand is holding a scissor and cutting the ribbon.
Engaged couple's romantic beach portrait in soft pastel hues at Les Sables d'Olonne, France
A close-up photograph was taken at a reception venue in Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, capturing the intricate details of a bouquet during the round of bouquets, showcasing the bride tightly holding her own while a guest's hand is seen.
The photographer at Ancenis, France captured a heart-warming moment of the bride holding hands with her father-in-law as he saw her for the first time in her wedding dress before the ceremony
A couple in a lifestyle session on the beach in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, sat in the water facing each other and touching heads at the blue hour
An engaged couple had a lifestyle session in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, with a silhouette of them under a pretty sky and soft pastel colors, touching heads and holding hands

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Pays de la Loire photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Pays de la Loire 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.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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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