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Poitiers Wedding Photographers

Our Poitiers photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: the River Clain area, Vienne Department, Center of Poitou, and all of west-central France

Poitiers Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Poitiers - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Poitiers 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 Poitiers 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, Poitiers 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, with their dog leading the way, joyfully elope at City Hall
Alessandro Arena
The bride walked down the aisle, and the groom's face lit up with joy before they exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony surrounded by close family and friends
David Pullum
The groom and bride both expressed their faith as central to their relationship at the Church Ceremony, sealing their union with a promise to honor God in their marriage
Gustavo Sarmento

Poitiers Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Poitiers 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.

Vienne WPJA members are ready to document any small, courthouse, DIY - do it yourself, 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 Poitiers Wedding Venues

6 Poitiers Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle beach portrait of Nouvelle-Aquitaine wedding photographer Benjamin Dupuy

Benjamin Dupuy is a young photographer who discovered his love for the craft at a young age. Starting out by making videos for YouTube, he eventually shifted his focus to photography and found success at a young age. With 7 years of experience and a strong technical...

Benjamin Dupuy

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR
10
1
1500 (EUR)
BW lifestyle portrait of Camille Demolliens, a Poitiers wedding photographer of the WPJA in Vienne Nouvelle-Aquitaine France

Camille Demolliens is a Poitiers-based wedding photographer with a background in psychomotor therapy. Camille has honed her skills over the past ten years and is dedicated to providing high-quality images and capturing the emotions of each event.

Camille Demolliens

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR
9
7
1500 (EUR)
Poitiers wedding photography by Corentin Azamoun of the Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France WPJA

A skilled wedding photojournalist, Corentin Azamoun, utilizes his creative talents and passion for travel to capture raw emotions and create breathtaking wedding memories.

Corentin Azamoun

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR
16
11
1600 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Julien Cheron, a Poitiers wedding photographer in France

Julien Cheron, a passionate wedding photojournalist from Poitiers, is a dedicated family man who captures the essence of love and joy through his lens, creating timeless memories for his clients.

Julien Cheron

Poitiers in Vienne (86) , FR
3
13
1200 (EUR)
Ronan Jégaden - France Wedding Reportage and Couple Engagement Portraits

Using a documentary approach, Ronan Jégaden is a visual storyteller who documents weddings with his camera, influenced by the worlds of film, music, literature, and art.

Ronan Jégaden

Athis-Mons, FR *Now booking Poitiers weddings.
54
1
44
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 Poitiers weddings.
9
7
1850 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Poitiers Couples

Poitiers Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Poitiers, a couple shares a sweet kiss surrounded by beautiful wisteria during their photo shoot to celebrate their love and upcoming wedding.
Wedding photo taken at Poitiers where guests are caught napping during the ceremony.
A tender moment between a groom and his mother at a wedding in Poitiers, France, captured in a heartfelt embrace post-ceremony.
In the city of Poitiers, France, the elegant wedding gown patiently awaits the bride.
In this award-winning photo, taken at a cocktail place in Poitiers, Vienne, three friends of the bride are captivated by the sight of the wedding ring. The photographer specializes in documenting priceless moments like these in Vienne.
In Poitiers, the groom's witnesses carry him for a group photo at the wedding. The black and white portrait captures the humor pose.
Wedding portrait taken in Mignaloux Beauvoir, Poitiers. It portrays the bride recently seated in the car, capturing the start of her journey into married life.
In Vienne Poitiers, a couple shares an intimate embrace as the fiancé lovingly kisses his partner's shoulder
In Poitiers, Vienne, the groom and his sons are seen in the preparation place, getting ready for the wedding with suspenders and bowties for the young boys
A bride getting ready for her wedding day in Poitiers, Vienne. Her friends are helping her with the back of her gown in a black and white image.
A groom and his witnesses drinking coffee while waiting for the civil ceremony on wedding day in Poitiers
A black and white image captured in Poitiers, featuring a couple sharing a passionate kiss. The low camera angle and symmetrical composition adds a classic and romantic touch to the lifestyle portrait.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Poitiers wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Poitiers 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Poitiers 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 Poitiers wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Poitiers 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 Poitiers wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...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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