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A place of inspiration and advice dedicated to couples, families and lovers of the Côte d'Azur. Here, you'll discover: secret wedding proposals captured on the Côte d'Azur, family sessions under the Riviera's golden light, elegant and intimate weddings, as well as practical guides for organizing your session or proposal, advice on the best locations, ideas for timing, light, season and my local photographer recommendations.

My aim is simple: to help you imagine, prepare and experience an exceptional moment.

Whether you're planning a surprise proposal, a small-scale wedding or a family photo shoot on vacation, you'll find concrete resources, real-life inspiration and answers to your questions here.

Each article is designed to guide, reassure and inspire you.

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Proposals — Weddings — Families — Couples

Château Eza wedding Proposal in Èze | French Riviera Proposal Photographer

Wedding proposal at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Wedding proposal Château de la Chèvre d'Or in Eze

Corporate photo session Menton - Corporate photographer

Wedding at the Château de la Chèvre d'Or in Eze

Wedding in the bay of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Wedding under the olive trees at the Bastide Saint Julien

Wedding in the heart of Provence in Martigues

Franco-American wedding at Château Haute Germaine

Photographer pacs

Wedding Moments

Gay, Lesbian, LGBT Wedding Photographer Nice, Monaco & Menton

Birthday photographer

Wedding photographer under the rain

How many pictures on average are taken by a wedding photographer?

When to book a wedding photographer?

Black and White Wedding Photographer

How to choose your wedding photographer?

Photographer EVJF

Provencal wedding in Opio

day after

Wedding at the Citadel of Entrevaux

Wedding under the song of cicadas in Menton

Wedding Charlotte + Romain

Wedding in the heart of Saint-Paul-de-Vence

D O

February 13, 2026

We honestly could not have asked for a better photographer than Laurie. From the very beginning, she was professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to communicate with. She captured one of the most important moments of our lives our proposal and did it so beautifully. The photos are absolutely magnificent. Every shot feels natural, emotional, and perfectly timed. She managed to capture the surprise, the atmosphere, and all the little details that made the moment so special. Looking through the gallery genuinely brought all the emotions back. Laurie made us feel completely comfortable, and her eye for lighting and composition is incredible. The quality of the images is amazing, and you can really see the passion and care she puts into her work. If you're thinking about booking Laurie for a proposal or special occasion do it. You won't regret it. She helped us freeze a once in a lifetime moment in the most perfect way. Thank you again, Laurie, for giving us memories we'll treasure forever 🤍

Angelique Charlebois

November 17, 2025

A perfect one-hour photo shoot! The photographer is talented, warm and very professional. The pregnancy photos are superb - we couldn't be happier. I would 100% recommend %.

Sheryl C

19 October 2025

Laurie was amazing to work with and the photos were absolutely beautiful! She is so sweet and we had the best photoshoot experience with her!

Michael Pauls

7 October 2025

I booked Laurie for a surprise engagement shoot at Villa Rothschild. The entire process was phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Even months before the actual proposal Laurie sent over helpful information about best tips and practices which made me feel a lot better going into it. The days leading up to the proposal it was supposed to storm and I was pretty nervous about the weather. Laurie and I stayed in constant communication and ended up pushing the proposal from 10am to 3pm when there was supposed to be a break in the weather. Laurie got there early to set up and sent pictures with a marking for where I needed to stand. Laurie captured the moment I proposed beautifully and then we had an hour and a half photoshoot around the garden. Laurie took the photos in a way where she was present but not overbearing and allowed us to enjoy the happiness and excitement of having just been engaged. The pictures turned out fantastic! She got them to us in a day and a half and we have received so many compliments on them. We 1000% recommend Laurie to anyone considering a proposal, wedding, or even just a couple photoshoot in the South of France.

Anthony Panat

Laurie was exceptional to work with throughout the whole process of my surprise engagement proposal. From the moment I reached out she was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with and answered all of my questions in great detail which I really appreciated. As someone who had never actually been to southern France before, I really appreciated how helpful Laurie was with picking the perfect spot that fit our needs - Menton. The photos themselves were amazing and my now fiancée and our families were overjoyed when we all got to see them together. Laurie was very patient with us taking time to take pictures in many different angles and even walking around town to capture different backgrounds and atmospheres. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience, would highly recommend her as a photographer! From my fiancé: Laurie worked closely with my fiancé to deliver the most memorable, unique, and beautiful proposal/photo shoot. She proposed the location, which was perfect. I could not have dreamed of a better place. She also took beautiful photos with our family and friends adore. I'm so glad that he found her because she was able to capture my dream engagement. Laurie was also extremely personable and was very easy to work with. She was patient and took many photos. I'm so glad she was able to capture a special moment so that we could have this for the rest of our lives.

B Garrett

September 26, 2025

Laurie is great. She takes such great photos and really does a good job capturing the moment. She is also very nice! I definitely recommend her.

Cara McBride

September 25, 2025

We had such an incredible photoshoot with Laurie! My husband and I enjoy capturing our moments from countries we visit on our yearly trips. When I came across Laurie's page I knew I had to inquire! From the start Laurie was extremely kind, informative, and helpful to answering my questions. Coming from New York, the French Riviera was foreign and Laurie helped us chose the perfect city to capture the backdrop I was looking for. Communication was wonderful and the day of shoot was great. Laurie was kind, easy to work with, and I got my photos so fast! Would certainly recommend to anyone! Thank you Laurie! You were wonderful to work with!!!

Taylor Skelton

19 September 2025

We hired Laurie to photograph our elopement and had the most wonderful experience! Communication was very clear and prompt. She was so friendly and professional. Our ceremony was very small and intimate and her gentle presence was perfect for the occasion. I would highly recommend working with her!

yuri

September 17, 2025

新婚旅行でマントンを訪れ、ウェディングフォトをお願いしました✨ フォトグラファーさんはとても親しみやすく、常に優しくエスコートしてくださったので、私たちはリラックスして撮影を楽しむことができました😌 撮影は予定通り1時間でスムーズに進み、安心感も抜群👏 出来上がった写真はどれも素晴らしく、マントンの美しさと私たちの幸せな瞬間を完璧に残してくださいました✨ 彼女は間違いなく最高のフォトグラファーであり、プロフェッショナルです！おかげで、最高の新婚旅行になりました。本当にありがとうございました😆

Shabnam Namazi

September 13, 2025

Book her now! We had such a wonderful experience working with Laurie in Menton. She was so easy to work with and excellent at communication before the shoot, which made everything seamless. Laurie knew exactly where to take us for the most iconic shots and even shared tips on where else to go for beautiful views around town. She also guided us with poses and was incredibly patient as we found our comfort level - especially since we're a bit camera shy. At the same time, she encouraged us to improvise and have fun, which made the session so enjoyable. We're truly happy to have our memories captured so beautifully in Menton - highly recommend her!

Shane Parsons

Laurie was absolutely amazing. She made the process so easy and my partner didn't suspect a thing. The pictures we received far exceeded our expectations, they are absolutely brilliant. Thank you!

Alexis Annitto

10 September 2025

We had such a wonderful experience working with Laurie! She captured our engagement beautifully. The photos came out great! She made us feel comfortable, gave great direction, and was so easy to work with. We're so grateful to have this special memory preserved and would highly recommend her!

Abid

3 September 2025

Laurie was an elite photographer. Because she is a local, she knew all the best spots in Menton to take beautiful pictures. She took so many good pictures, that we decided to purchase the entire album!

Chris Vigilante

1 September 2025

I was planning a surprise engagement in Eze and hiring Laurie was one of the best decisions I made! Laurie was able to seamlessly walk me through the process and guide me on the best way to go about this day. When it was time, Laurie knew exactly how to capture the moment and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Laurie for any photoshoot you may have in the area; every picture came out as perfect as we could have imagined.

Eva Young

August 30, 2025

We are so happy we found Laurie! She is such a talented and professional photographer. During our trip to Menton, she captured the most gorgeous family photos. Being a Menton local, she clearly knows all the best spots with stunning backgrounds, and it shows in her work. Working with Laurie was so easy-she made our toddler feel completely comfortable, and he even had fun during the photo session! She is not only skilled but also incredibly kind and thoughtful. When we faced the challenge of carrying a stroller up Menton's many steps, she immediately jumped in to help. We couldn't be happier with the experience and the photos. Highly recommend Laurie to anyone visiting Menton!