Provence & Côte d'Azur · For US, UK & Canadian couples
From San Francisco to Valensole.
Provençal wedding, captured at sunset.
Documentary wedding photography across Provence, the Côte d'Azur, the Luberon, Cassis. Lavender fields, stone bastides, golden light. I know the seasons, the mistral, and the right villas.
Why here, why me
Three reasons US couples book me for Provence
01 · Lavender timing
I know when the fields actually bloom
Lavender peaks late June to mid-July — and is gone by August in Valensole. Couples picking dates without checking miss it by two weeks. I plan around the bloom calendar.
02 · Cost honesty
No transatlantic surcharge
I drive to Provence (12 hours from Leipzig) or fly Marseille. Either way, no transatlantic flight stacking $3–5k onto the invoice. Travel line on the quote is real cost, not padding.
03 · The day itself
Documentary, not posed
No staged "look at the camera" shots. I work quietly. The grandmother dancing on the stone terrace, the lavender field couple shoot at 8:45pm, the Pastis at sunset.
Provençal venues I know
The bastides, mas & domaines
Six of the venues most US couples shortlist across Provence and the Côte d'Azur. I can share an honest read on which fits your guest count, aesthetic and lavender-bloom date.
Domaine de Sarson
Grignan (Drôme Provençale)
Restored 18th-century mas, lavender on the property, outdoor stone terrace for 150 guests
Château la Coste
Aix-en-Provence
Wine + art estate, Tadao Ando architecture, large reception barn, 200+ guests
Mas de Peint
Camargue (Arles area)
Bull-ranch turned hotel, Camargue horses on site, intimate (60-100), wild aesthetic
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Côte d'Azur)
Pink-stone villa, sea-view gardens, premium pricing, suits 80-150 guests
Domaine du Mas de Pierre
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Five-star hotel + venue, lavender + olive groves, accommodates full wedding party on-site
Bastide de Marie
Ménerbes (Luberon)
Sister & Co property, full buy-out preferred, Luberon stone-village backdrop
Pricing
Transparent rates for Provence
Three standard tiers below. Travel itemised separately on every quote — typically €1,500–€2,200 for Provence. Lavender season pricing is the same as off-season — but venues book 14+ months ahead for July weddings.
Elopement
Intimate Coverage
from €2,800
- • 4–6 hours coverage
- • 200+ edited images
- • Online gallery + downloads
- • Just the two of you
+ travel costs
Most booked
Full-Day Reportage
from €3,800
- • 10 hours coverage
- • 500+ edited images
- • Getting ready → reception
- • Online gallery + fine-art prints
+ travel costs
Photo + Film
Complete Story
from €5,600
- • Full-day photo + film
- • 500+ edited images
- • 5-minute highlight film
- • One photographer, one vision
+ travel costs
Bespoke · Multi-day · Custom
Welcome dinner, ceremony, brunch — every detail.
Three-day weddings, second photographer, drone coverage, custom heirloom album, pre-wedding venue scouting visit. Built around your guest count, schedule, and venue — quoted per inquiry.
Provence reviews
What couples say after a Provence wedding with me
“Die Fotos sind so schön, dass man sie immer wieder anschauen will. Tim hat Details gesehen, die uns selbst entgangen sind.”
Sarah & Leo
“Nicht nur die Fotos sind superschön – auch die Art, wie Tim uns begleitet hat, war hochprofessionell und angenehm unauffällig.”
Nadin & Tim
FAQ
Provence-specific questions
When does the lavender actually bloom?
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In Valensole (the postcard fields), peak bloom is late June to mid-July. Harvesting starts around 20 July and the fields are cut by early August. The Luberon and Sault are 1–2 weeks later. If lavender photos are non-negotiable for you, target a wedding date between June 25 and July 18 — and have me confirm bloom status the week before.
What about the mistral wind?
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The mistral can blow 50+ km/h for 3–5 days in spring and autumn. It mostly affects outdoor receptions and tent setups. I check the mistral forecast 5 days out and we can pre-plan a backup indoor option with your venue. June–August are typically calmer.
How does the legal marriage paperwork work?
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Almost identical to Italy — most US couples do their legal ceremony at home and treat the Provence wedding as symbolic. A binding French ceremony requires the couple to be French residents for at least 30 days, which most US couples skip.
Can you recommend a planner?
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Yes — I have worked with several Provence-based planners across price points. Tell me your guest count and rough budget, and I will send 2–3 introductions. No commission, just honest matches.
Next step
Tell me your date and the Provençal venue
I reply within 24 hours with availability, lavender-bloom timing, an EUR + USD quote, and a Zoom invite for your evening.