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Rhône Wedding Photographers

Our Rhône photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Lyon, Villeurbanne, Vénissieux, Caluire-et-Cuire, Saint-Priest, Vaulx-en-Velin, Bron, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rillieux-la-Pape, Meyzieu

Rhône Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Rhône - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Rhône 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 Rhône 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, Rhône documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Bride and groom in wedding limo
Rogerio Frota dos Santos
At the civil wedding ceremony, the bride and groom were surrounded by their friends and family as they celebrated their love with the launch of colorful confetti
Valeria Berti
Wedding Venue Photography With sparkling fairy lights serving as a frame for the moment, the bride and groom share a passionate kiss
Jorge Alcala Goded

Rhône Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Rhône 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.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes WPJA members are ready to document any small, city hall, 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.

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14 Rhône Wedding Photographers...

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes wedding photography by Coralie Garavel of the France WPJA

Coralie Garavel, a wedding photographer with a documentary-style, fell in love with photography while capturing moments at a friend's wedding, and has since photographed around 80 weddings in France and Europe since 2015.

Coralie Garavel

Charentay in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
32
6
1900 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced, traveling destination wedding photographer. Since 2010, he has been creating documentary visions and reportages at weddings. He has visited numerous countries with his medium format film camera. His passionate and humanistic approach is...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
146
2
72
4200 (EUR)
Lyon Wedding Photography by Elise Julliard of Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

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 Rhône weddings.
25
14
2200 (EUR)
Lyon wedding photography by Mallory Davies of the Rhone Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France

Mallory Davies, a documentary wedding photographer based in Lyon, draws upon the captivating allure and untamed grandeur of nature for inspiration. Abandoning her role as a graphic designer, she now embarks on an exhilarating journey, fulfilling her lifelong dream of...

Mallory Davies

Décines-Charpieu in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
14
1400 (EUR)
BW Lifestyle Portrait of Jessica Evrard, a Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Jessica Evrard is a France-based wedding photographer who has inherited a passion for photography from her father and has been behind a camera since the age of 15. She has taken great care to archive each photo, and is always amazed with the small details in the surrounding...

Jessica Evrard

Venissieux, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
21
1
9
1700 (EUR)
BW wedding photography, elopement coverage and engagement portraits by Castille Alma

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 Rhône weddings.
48
88
2300 (EUR)
BW Studio Portrait of Lyon Wedding Photographer Emilie Roy of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Emilie Roy, born in Croix-Rousse, blends Savoyard roots with photography skills. From film to digital, she captures memories, based in Croix-Rousse.

Emilie Roy

Messimy in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
2
5
1450 (EUR)
Open market photo of France wedding reportage photographer David Pommier

France wedding photographer, David Pommier, has been capturing beautiful wedding moments since 2012. With a photojournalistic approach, he skillfully tells the story of the couple's special day, capturing not only their emotions, but also the surrounding moments.

David Pommier

Lyon, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
58
1
37
2000 (EUR)
Engagement, wedding photography by Coralie Castillo

Coralie Castillo is a wedding photographer based in France with more than 10 years of experience. She has served nearly 200 wedding reports, ranging from intimate to grandiose. Coralie endeavors to capture the best shots of the wedding day for her clients.

Coralie Castillo

Vernaison, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
22
1
2000 (EUR)
Alienor Perrard, your wedding photographer in Lyon, France

After immersing herself in the study of human sciences and pursuing various career paths, Alienor Perrard found her passion for photography as a wedding photojournalist in Lyon.

Alienor Perrard

Francheville in Rhone (69) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
1550 (EUR)
France wedding photography by Angelique Blaise

As a wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing the essence of love stories, Angelique Blaise uses her engineering background to create timeless memories for couples in France.

Angelique Blaise

Saint Montan in Ardeche(07) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
31
1300 (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 Rhône weddings.
35
123
2000 (EUR)
France couple engagement photo sessions, elopements and wedding photography by Guillaume Tranquard

Guillaume Tranquard approaches wedding photography with a documentary style, capturing authentic moments of love and life through his strong and graphic storytelling techniques.

Guillaume Tranquard

Salagnon, FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
14
22
2390 (EUR)
BW studio portrait of French wedding photographer Thomas Vigliano

Thomas Vigliano, a photographer in Chambéry, Aix-les Bains, Annecy, and the Rhône-Alpes region, is a nature lover and sports enthusiast. He creates images with strong visual impact and storytelling elements. Thomas excels in capturing emotions and memories in wedding...

Thomas Vigliano

Annecy in Haute-Savoie (74) , FR *Now booking Rhône weddings.
3
6
1700 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Rhône Couples

Rhône Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Rhône Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Rhône Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Rhône wedding photos.

Rhône Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

This wedding photo captures the bride getting prepared, sitting in a chair with a stylist by her side at Domaine de Bellevue, Anse, Rhône, France.
Photographer captured a touching moment at a wedding in Domaine de Bellevue, Anse, Rhône, France, where the bride and groom released paper lanterns into the night sky.
Professional wedding photographer capturing the newlyweds serving champagne at Domaine de Bellevue, Rhône, France. A beautiful moment from a wedding celebration.
Caught in the enchanting twilight, this couple embraces in silhouette against the backdrop of tree trunks at La Roche d'Ajoux, Poules les Echarmaux, France.
The couple embraces on La Roche d'Ajoux in Poules les Echarmaux, France, bathed in golden light, sharing a tender kiss that captures their love.
A couple portrait by a Rhônes wedding photographer, capturing a golden hour scene at sunset on top of Mont Brouilly in Beaujolais, with one hand on the shoulder, overlooking a simple and beautiful setting of a field.
Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
A beautiful moment captured as the bride dresses up in her home in Rhône, raising her arm to slip into her wedding dress.
Amidst the groom's preparations at a charming Rhône reception venue, his son arrives in tears, prompting the bride and groom's guests to reunite father and son before the wedding.
In a touching black and white photo, at the Rhône ceremony, the groom tenderly comforts his tearful grandfather at the end of the ceremony.
Newlyweds emerge from the beautiful Rhône church, joyfully enveloped by a shower of delicate flower petals as they begin their married life together.
In a black and white shot at a civil ceremony in Rhône, the bride and groom carefully oversee as their witness signs the marriage certificate in the correct spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Rhône wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Rhône 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 Rhône 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 Rhône wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Rhône wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Rhône 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.
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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples 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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