Wedding Photography FAQs

I combine natural documentary photography with polished, lightly guided portraiture. For most of the day I watch, anticipate and photograph events as they happen. During couple portraits and group photographs, I step in with clear direction so nobody is left wondering what to do.

You can see how those two sides work together in my wedding photography portfolio.

Most couples tell me this before their wedding. I do not put you into stiff poses or ask you to perform for the camera. I give simple direction, keep things moving and photograph the interaction between you. Couple portraits usually take only 5 to 15 minutes, so you are not away from your guests for long.

Yes. I photograph celebrations of every size, including weddings with only a handful of guests. Shorter coverage can work particularly well for weekday celebrations close to home. You can read more about small weddings in France and elopements in France.

I photograph weddings myself and do not bring a second photographer. Working alone helps me stay unobtrusive and keeps the finished collection consistent. I do not offer videography, but I work happily alongside the videographer you choose and make sure we are not competing for the same moments.

For most weddings, I begin during preparations and finish at a natural point in the evening. You can choose coverage until guests sit down to eat, through the first dance, or well into the party. For a shorter or weekday wedding, I can suggest a more tailored plan.

Shortly after the ceremony or during the drinks reception usually works best. I recommend keeping the formal list to five or six groups. Each group takes about four minutes once everybody is present, so a concise list protects your time with guests. I also ask you to choose a couple of people who know the families and can help gather everyone quickly.

I look for the best light without making the day revolve around it. We may take a few portraits after the ceremony and, if the evening light is lovely, step out again briefly around golden hour. Five to 15 minutes is usually enough to make something beautiful without pulling you away from the celebration.

Yes. Before the wedding we go through the timings, family groups and anything that matters to you. I can flag when travel, light or a crowded schedule may cause a problem, and I am happy to work directly with your planner or venue coordinator.

I adapt. I have photographed weddings through heavy rain, strong wind, intense heat and sudden summer storms. I use the best available indoor light, take advantage of dry breaks and keep the photography calm. Bad weather changes the plan, but it does not have to spoil the photographs. Sometimes it even gives us a rainbow.

Most full-day weddings result in 500 to 700 finished photographs. The exact number depends on the coverage, guest count and pace of the day. I do not work towards an arbitrary quota. I deliver the photographs that tell the story well, without filling the gallery with near-identical frames.

Yes. Every delivered photograph is individually edited for colour, tone and consistency. Your gallery contains a considered mix of colour and black-and-white images. I do not supply RAW files because they are unfinished working files, not the final photographs you are hiring me to create.

Yes. I send a small preview after the wedding so you have a first look while the day is still fresh. The complete collection follows once every image has been selected and edited.

My usual delivery time is around one month. If peak-season workload means it will take a little longer, I will tell you. Your high-resolution photographs arrive in a private Pic-Time gallery that is easy to download and share.

Your gallery remains online for three months. That gives you time to download everything, share it with family and choose favourites. I recommend making at least two backups once you receive it.

Yes. I offer professional prints and a 60-page lay-flat Signature Book designed around roughly 100 photographs. Books are available with a linen or leather cover, foil title and presentation box. I can show you the options when you enquire.

I am a native English speaker based near Pézenas in Hérault. I photograph weddings across the South of France, particularly throughout Hérault, Aude and Gard, as well as selected weddings in Provence and farther afield.

Travel within a two-and-a-half-hour drive of Pézenas is included. For weddings farther away, or celebrations that finish late enough to require an overnight stay, I set out any additional travel and accommodation costs clearly before you book.

Wedding photography collections begin at €2,250. Most couples choosing coverage through the first dance or into the party invest between €2,750 and €3,050. You can see what is included on my wedding photography pricing page.

Start by sending your date, venue or area and a little about the plans. I will confirm availability and send the full details. If you would like to go ahead, a simple online contract and €750 booking fee secure the date. I cannot reserve a date until I have received both.

After the €750 booking fee, half of the remaining balance is due three months before the wedding. The final payment is due one month before. The dates and amounts are set out clearly in your contract.

I accept no more than 15 weddings each year, and popular dates between May and September tend to go first. Many couples enquire nine to 18 months ahead, but it is always worth asking about a nearer date because plans change and weekday availability is often better.