Unstaged, lightly guided when needed, never fake. I shoot weddings from the French Riviera to the South-West for English-speaking and international couples planning a destination wedding, who want to live it, not rehearse it.
Montpellier, the Hérault and the Languedoc
My home turf: vineyards, garrigue, the sea, and a road network designed around roundabouts. Weddings at Mas Hinaiti in Montpellier, Château de Valflaunès, La Grangette in Montagnac, Maison Noilly Prat in Marseillan, Domaine de la Trinité in Mauguio and Domaine de l’Argentière in Montblanc. Montpellier, Béziers and Pézenas are the towns around it, and the guide to venues around Montpellier is the place to start.
Gard and the Petite Camargue
Bulls, white horses and pink flamingos live next door in the Camargue. Weddings at Le Grand Mas in Uzès, La Verrerie in Durfort and Domaine de Ceyrac in Conqueyrac, an engagement session on the Espiguette beach, and a morning-after session at the Tour Carbonnière near Aigues-Mortes. Nîmes and Arles are close.
Provence: Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon and the Alpilles
Lavender, yes. Also a sun that does not negotiate at 2 pm in August, which is why I’ll gently talk you out of a 2 pm ceremony. Looking for a Provence wedding photographer? I travel to Aix-en-Provence and its stone bastides, to the vineyards and hilltop villages of the Luberon, Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux, to the Alpilles around Saint-Rémy and Les Baux, and to Avignon. In the lavender fields of Valensole, Kyle proposed to Bruna without her seeing it coming.
I’m a destination wedding photographer from the land of lavender fields, vineyards, unreasonable amounts of rosé, and village squares where the pétanque game never really ends.
An engagement session before
You choose the place, we set it up together on a video call, and you come dressed normally, for a relaxed hour with no pressure. It is the gentlest introduction to the camera, and you arrive on the day with a friend already in the room.
A day after session
Soon after the wedding, sometimes weeks later, in your wedding attire, somewhere unusual. No timeline, no guests, no hurry. Just the two of you, and a landscape you chose.
A gallery that reads like a book
Inspired by editorial layouts, your main gallery follows the timeline in order, with wide shots, tight shots and the small moments in between. Group pictures and posed portraits go in a separate chapter, so the flow is never interrupted. I can add a gallery for your vendors or for the decoration if you like.
An album made to last
The cover is natural Tuscan leather, stitched by hand. It is designed to last for years and to be passed on, long after the files have moved to a new hard drive.
Support from the first call to the delivery
The goal is a calm, easy experience, so the only thing left to do is enjoy it. After you book, you fill in a short questionnaire, including the faces of the loved ones who matter most, so I know whom to look for: the people who are special to you. We have a call about three months before, and again a week before. On the day, I share the guests’ meal, and I’m there for the speeches and everything that happens during dinner.
Delivery in two steps
You get a highlight gallery, a best-of of your day, within one week, and the complete gallery within eight weeks. The gallery is yours to share with your family and on social media.
“What touched us most when we first looked at Thibault’s photo album was the quality of the reportage, which allowed us to relive our wedding day in its entirety.
With discretion (which was greatly appreciated by our guests), Thibault always knew how to be in the right place at the right time.
The photos are natural, full of movement, emotion and life.
The black and white photos of our preparations capture moments of grace and complicity for eternity.”
Audrey & Corentin
“A unique perspective! Thibault captures the beauty of the moment! Artistic beauty, it’s true, he sees it! It draws him in!
Let’s also talk about the beauty of knowing glances, of facial expressions that tell a story and express the emotion of the moment. Emotion that also contains a whole story and reveals its sacred meaning.
Thibault immerses himself in your world to capture the essence of what is happening! An unexpected man and an unexpected work. For lovers of authenticity, beauty, contrasts and light, laughter, we recommend Thibault with strength and conviction!”
Sabrina & Gérald
“We had the pleasure of working with Thibault Maestracci for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the result! His professionalism, artistic eye, and ability to capture authentic moments really made the difference. Each photo tells a story, with details and emotions beautifully immortalized. He put everyone at ease, capturing natural and spontaneous shots. If you are looking for a talented, passionate, and attentive photographer, I highly recommend Thibault!”
Laura & Camille
I’m Thibault, and I’d be glad to be invited to your wedding party.
The story, unfiltered. I travel across Provence, the Riviera and the South-West to shoot weddings that feel true.