For you, it’s also the moment to get used to the camera. Being photographed while getting your makeup done, adjusting your tie knot—it’s not very usual! And it can be a bit bewildering. But you’ll see, you get accustomed to it quite quickly! Soon, you’ll forget that I have a camera in my hands.
Photographing the preparations also holds interest for me! This time allows me to meet the key protagonists of the wedding: your witnesses, parents, siblings, and more. They, too, will have the opportunity to get accustomed to the presence of a photographer.
Furthermore, capturing the preparations serves the documentary and the story I tell! I love the idea of narrating the entire day, not just a restricted timeframe.
During these moments, nothing is staged. I’m not one to artificially manipulate the events unfolding before my eyes. What you experience will be photographed as it is!
Civil, religious, or secular, wedding ceremonies are all different.
Civil ceremonies at the town hall are characterized by their speed and protocol. However, this doesn’t prevent them from often being very emotional. It’s at this moment that everything you’ve meticulously planned for months suddenly becomes reality, officially, in front of all the loved ones who have joined you just before the event! These moments are powerful! Wedding halls may sometimes be unattractive, but what happens there is very beautiful!
Religious ceremonies in churches have a more solemn and subdued atmosphere, at least until the festive exit onto the church square! As a photographer, I need to be even more discreet during these moments.
As for secular ceremonies, they are truly powerful moments, my favorites among all that wedding ceremonies have to offer. It’s when people express how much they love each other. These moments are often accompanied by tears, sometimes even my own! .
Regardless of the type of ceremonies held during your wedding, I always adapt to the venue, the atmosphere, and the flow of the event. Whether I need to find my place in a crowded and cramped town hall or move stealthily in a silent church, whether I’m laughing or shedding tears with the guests while listening to your witness’s heartfelt speech during the secular ceremony, I strive to capture every moment of these ceremonies to tell your story in the best possible way.
Again, no posing! And a lot of anticipation!
And certainly no looking at the camera during the signing of the registers! I much prefer to capture warm embraces and moments of genuine joy that surround this moment!
Despite specializing in reportage and candid photos, I don’t consider group photos to be a secondary exercise.
Alright, we’ve all experienced those endless group photo sessions on scorching afternoons as guests… Rest assured, I’ll never subject you to that!
However, I believe it’s essential to capture beautiful group photos. That’s why I prioritize quality over quantity.
It is important not to make the group photo session too long, as it could disrupt the flow of your day.
Choosing the right moment is equally important. The end of the cocktail hour is usually ideal. It’s a bit cooler than mid-afternoon, the light is more beautiful, and the guests are satiated and refreshed (and therefore relaxed!).
I also enjoy capturing candid moments between posed shots. These often involve interactions, movement, and joy!
You may be feeling stressed about the idea of having a couple portrait session on your wedding day. Allow me to reassure you: it’s completely normal!
You won’t have to worry about the camera. I’ll take care of everything. I promise! By encouraging movement and interaction between you, I’ll create an environment where you can feel at ease and completely forget about the camera!
During a wedding day, there are several opportune moments for capturing these couple photo sessions. Here are some options:
So, I trained myself and experimented with various lighting techniques in wedding venues and dance floors that I’ve explored. I’ve learned to master the art of off-camera flash (known as strobism to the connoisseurs), which allows me to continue telling your story in the most beautiful way!
You’ll see me wandering around with flashes mounted on tripods, colored gels, and various modifiers—all with the sole purpose of enhancing the moments you’ll experience.
I also enjoy playing with available light when it inspires me. However, I never lose sight of my primary goal: to narrate your wedding, your story, and your emotions! And there will be plenty of them! All the way to the dance floor!
My photographic approach is primarily that of documentary storytelling. However, I occasionally venture into pure creativity, especially with couples who are willing to participate in the process.
As our desires and on-the-spot ideas unfold, we can create staged scenes with your witnesses or capture striking nighttime portraits with bold compositions. These photographs usually come together in just a few minutes and are always incredibly enjoyable to create together—it’s all about creative play.
If you’d like to engage in this creative game with me, we’ll find a moment during the evening to do so!
Lyon - France
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