Wedding Photographer in Hyères

Hyères is half an hour from my studio in Ollioules, and it is one of the most photogenic parts of the Var for a wedding. Between the hilltop old town, the palm-lined avenues, the salt marshes, the Giens peninsula and the Golden Isles offshore, there is a rare variety of settings here. I photograph weddings as a documentary story, in natural light, to keep the truth of your day rather than turning it into a series of poses.

The light in Hyères has its own character. In the morning it is soft and clear in the lanes of the old town; at the end of the day it turns golden along the Giens salt road, where the sea lies on both sides. The salt marshes, with their calm water and sometimes their pink flamingos, give a wide open horizon for simple couple portraits. On the beaches of l'Almanarre or La Badine, wind and sand bring movement to the pictures.

Getting married on Porquerolles, or doing a session there after the wedding, takes a little planning: the boat crossing from La Tour Fondue, shuttle times, getting around the island on foot or by bike. That is exactly the kind of logistics I like to plan ahead with couples. The island has pine woods, dirt tracks, turquoise coves and a timeless atmosphere that is perfect for a photographic story.

My way of working stays discreet. I am there from the preparations to the evening depending on the coverage you choose, paying attention to your family's emotions, to details and to moments you rarely see on the day itself. My work has been awarded by Fearless Photographers, ISPWP and WPJA. After the wedding you receive a sneak peek of around ten images within days, then the full high-resolution gallery within four to six weeks.

I work in Hyères, La Londe-les-Maures, Le Lavandou, Carqueiranne and along the whole Var coast, as well as inland. For a spring or summer wedding, book early: Saturdays from May to September often go twelve to eighteen months ahead. Coverage starts from €2,400, and travel costs are quoted in your proposal.