I’m Thibault Maestracci, a wedding photographer based in the South of France, near Montpellier. My style is sincere and natural: candid images, a little guidance when the light asks for it, and no fake poses. I photograph weddings in the Hérault and across the South of France for English-speaking and international couples.
The sea and the Camargue edge
The Plage du Pilou in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone and the Plage de l’Espiguette in Le Grau-du-Roi are the two beaches I recommend for a session. Here is one at the Espiguette. Enclos de la Croix, in Lansargues, sits on the way to the Camargue.
West Hérault: Pézenas, Béziers and the Étang de Thau
I have photographed weddings at Domaine de la Grangette in Montagnac, at Maison Noilly Prat in Marseillan and at Domaine de l’Argentière near Montblanc. If you are marrying that way, have a look at my pages for a wedding photographer in Pézenas and a wedding photographer in Béziers.
A holiday on a lawn: Domaine de la Trinité
Two brides, a white bandstand, 78 guests in pastels and a grandmother laughing at everything. The group photos took fifteen minutes, which is how I like them: short. Around 8 pm we slipped away between the vines for a couple session at golden hour, and then the saxophone started. See the full wedding story.
Thirty guests and a mountain: Château de Valflaunès
A first look in the courtyard, a civil ceremony at the town hall in Junas, cocktails with the mountain putting on its own show. A small wedding is not a smaller story, it is a closer one. Read the story of Johanna and Nicolas.
The whole wedding, at your pace
From the getting ready to the last song, or only the part you choose. The morning light, the ceremony, the cocktail under the pines, the speeches, the first dance, and every French tradition your family insists on. Group photos stay short, because nobody wants to stand in a row while the rosé warms up. Some couples add the evening before or the brunch the next day, and I am happy to be there for those wedding events as well.
A session in the old town first
You choose the place, we set it up together on a video call, and you come dressed normally for a relaxed session. It is the best rehearsal for being in front of my camera. When the wedding starts, I am a friend, not a stranger.
A session by the sea
Before the wedding or after it, at the Pilou or the Espiguette. In your wedding clothes if you like, with no timeline, no guests and a bit of wind in the hair. A couple of hours that belong only to the two of you.
A gallery and an album to keep
A highlight gallery within one week, ready to share with your family and on social media. The complete gallery within eight weeks. And an album with a hand-stitched leather cover, if you want a book to pass on. An album does not need a software update.
Where to take your couple pictures in Montpellier
The city is generous with backdrops, thanks to its history, its architecture and its narrow streets. These are the places I send couples to.
- Place de la Canourgue: a unicorn fountain, pastel façades and cobblestones, next to the Saint-Pierre cathedral.
- The Arc de Triomphe and the Promenade du Peyrou: the stone turns golden late in the day, and the Saint-Clément aqueduct closes the view.
- Square de la Tour des Pins: a small green corner that is easy to miss, perfect for a little shade.
- Plage du Pilou, in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone: wide sand, reeds and nobody shouting.
- Plage de l’Espiguette, in Le Grau-du-Roi: dunes, sea and a lot of sky.
The light changes daily, and the line at the top of this page gives today’s time. Tell me your date and I will tell you when we should slip away from the party.
“The term ‘wedding reportage’ perfectly describes Thibault’s work. It’s not staged, it’s not cliché, it’s natural, colorful, and beautiful.”
Johanna & Nicolas
“Thibault immerses himself in your world to capture the essence of what you do! An unexpected man and an unexpected job. We recommend Thibault wholeheartedly and with conviction!”
Sabrina & Gérald
“Each photo tells a story, with details and emotions beautifully captured.”
Laura & Camille
Getting married near Montpellier? Let’s talk.
Tell me the date, the place and the weather you are praying for. I will tell you if I am free.