French Riviera Elopement Photographer

What an elopement on the French Riviera looks like

An elopement is a wedding without the rush: your vows, the person you love and a place that means something to you. A hidden beach on the Riviera, a cliff above the sea, a hilltop village in Provence.

My approach is calm and documentary, with an editorial eye when the light allows. We choose the hour together, often early morning or golden hour, so the day feels unhurried and the photos look like you.

Bride with white bouquet in a cypress garden, Provence elopement

Black and white kiss by a garden fountain, Provence elopement

Elopement packages

Three simple options, adapted to your day.

2 Hours

Ceremony + portrait session

From €650

Your ceremony, vows and first moments as a married couple
A relaxed couple portrait session right after
One location, timed for the best light

Half Day

Getting ready to golden hour

Tailored proposal

Getting ready, ceremony and portraits
Time for a second location along the coast
A celebratory drink or dinner, if you plan one

Full Day

The whole story of your day

Tailored proposal

From the morning to the evening
Several locations: village, coast, viewpoint
Sunrise or sunset session, as you prefer

Included in every package

— Location advice and timing based on the light
— Help choosing your ceremony spot
— Private online gallery, retouched image by image
— Fluent English, French & Spanish

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Where to elope on the Riviera & in Provence

I photograph elopements along the French Riviera coast and across Provence: the Calanques near Marseille, the Luberon villages, the Alpilles and the Gorges du Verdon. See a real session on the coast in Rayol-Canadel, French Riviera.

Couple session by a traditional cabin in the Camargue, Provence — Camargue, Provence

Couple holding hands facing Mont Blanc, Chamonix elopement, French Alps — Chamonix, French Alps

Dreaming of the mountains instead? See my Chamonix destination wedding. Still choosing the place? Read my guide to the best places to elope in Provence. Planning a larger celebration? See my French Riviera wedding photographer page.

How it works

Step 1
Enquiry
Tell me your date and the place you have in mind. I reply within 24 hours.
Step 2
Video call
We talk about the place, the season and the light, and choose the package that fits.
Step 3
Planning
We build the timeline of your day together, around the best hours of light.
Step 4
The day & your gallery
I photograph your day discreetly, then deliver your private gallery.

Proposal first?

If the question hasn't been asked yet, see the best places to propose in Provence & the French Riviera and how to plan a proposal with a photographer.

Eloping on the French Riviera — FAQ

How much does an elopement photographer on the French Riviera cost?

Elopement packages start from €650 for 2 hours, covering your ceremony and a couple portrait session. Half-day and full-day coverage are quoted to your plans. Send me your date and I'll reply within 24 hours.

Can we legally get married in France as foreigners?

Most couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony on the Riviera or in Provence. I'll talk you through the options during our call.

When is the best season to elope on the French Riviera and in Provence?

You can elope all year round. To avoid the crowds on the most beautiful spots and enjoy mild temperatures, May, June and September are ideal.

Do you help us find the location?

Yes. Location advice and light timing are part of every package, so your ceremony and portraits happen in the right place at the right hour.

Are you an English-speaking photographer?

Yes — I'm fluent in English, French and Spanish, from the first call to the delivery of your gallery.