Wedding Photographer in Bandol

Bandol and Sanary-sur-Mer are a quarter of an hour from my studio in Ollioules: they are my immediate neighbourhood and one of the parts of the Var where I photograph most often. Between the fishing harbours, the beaches, the rocks facing the islands and the Bandol appellation wine estates, you find everything that makes a Provençal wedding by the Mediterranean so special. My approach is documentary, in natural light, focused on real emotions.

The Bandol vineyards spread in terraces over the hills of La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet, Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and Le Beausset. The estates often have a long family history, vaulted cellars, plane-tree alleys and terraces facing the sea. For a photographer these places are a gift: stone and vines catch the late-afternoon light, and couple portraits find a simple, elegant setting naturally.

Sanary-sur-Mer shows another side: the harbour and its colourful boats, the tower, the red lighthouse, the palm-lined seafront and the rocks of Portissol. It is also where I do many sunset couple sessions, before or after the wedding. Cap Sicié and the nearby calanques, a little wilder, complete the palette for those who love rawer landscapes.

On the day I stay discreet and available, from the preparations to the cocktail hour or into the evening depending on the coverage. I look for glances, laughter and the gestures of your loved ones rather than imposed poses. My work has been awarded by Fearless Photographers, ISPWP and WPJA. You receive a sneak peek of around ten images within days, then the full high-resolution gallery within four to six weeks in a private online gallery.

I work in Bandol, Sanary-sur-Mer, Six-Fours-les-Plages, La Cadière-d'Azur, Le Castellet, Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and throughout the Var. Coverage starts from €2,400, and Saturdays from May to September are best booked twelve to eighteen months ahead. If you are still choosing a venue, the estates listed below are a good place to start.