Wedding photographer in Provence
I’m Renaud Delcuze, a documentary wedding photographer based in Marseille, in the South of France. Over the past fifteen years, I have photographed more than 200 weddings across Provence, from château receptions in the Var to country bastides near Aix-en-Provence. Couples rate my work 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
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A natural, unobtrusive approach
I photograph your wedding the way it truly unfolds. No staged moments, no long posing sessions: a glance during the vows, laughter over the aperitif, a quiet word between a father and his daughter. I work like a reporter, close enough to feel the atmosphere, discreet enough to be forgotten.
My eye was shaped by the great humanist photographers, Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson among them. Before photography, I spent twenty years in 3D animation for cinema and television, where my craft was light itself: where it comes from, how it falls on a face, what it says about a scene. In Provence, where the light is everything, that training makes a real difference.
Your celebration, from welcome dinner to farewell brunch
A wedding in Provence often lasts more than a day. Your guests have travelled far, and the days around the ceremony matter as much as the ceremony itself. Every collection is tailored to your plans:
- the welcome dinner or rehearsal evening;
- getting ready, the ceremony, the reception and the party;
- the farewell brunch or pool party the next day;
- an engagement session in Provence before the wedding, among the lavender fields, in a hilltop village or by the sea;
- a second photographer, recommended for larger celebrations, so that both sides of the day are covered.
Planning from abroad, simply
- A first conversation. We meet by video call, whatever your time zone, to talk about your plans and the story you want to tell.
- Your investment guide. I send you a tailored proposal, and your date is secured with a deposit.
- Preparing the day. Closer to the wedding, we go through the timeline together, the key people, the family photos you would like, and the best time for golden-hour portraits. If you work with a wedding planner, I coordinate directly with them.
- The wedding day. I know Provençal venues and their light, and I stay out of the way.
- Your photographs. A first selection within 48 hours, then your full online gallery within one to two weeks: around 800 finished, hand-edited images in high resolution.
An heirloom album
Your photographs deserve more than a screen. I design each album by hand, page by page, as a narrative of your day. The Amalfi album is printed on Italian fine art paper from the master papermakers of Amalfi, with deckled edges, Japanese binding and a full-grain leather cover. I ship albums worldwide.
Where I photograph
Based in Marseille, I photograph weddings throughout Provence and the South of France: Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, the Alpilles, Cassis and the Calanques, the Var and the French Riviera. I know many of the region’s venues, including Château de Robernier, Château de Sannes, Château de la Beaumetane, Château de Sénéguier and Bastide de Toursainte. Travel within the Bouches-du-Rhône is included; further afield, travel and accommodation are simply added to your proposal.
Wedding at Château la Beaumetane
Wedding at Chapelle Saint Bacchi
Wedding at Château de Sannes
Wedding at Château Beauchêne
Wedding at Château de Robernier
Engagement session in the lavender fields
Wedding at Château Sénéguier
Wedding at Moulin de l'Arc
Wedding at Bastide St Julien
Wedding at Bastide du Puget
Wedding at Château de Roquefeuille Kind words
« Renaud, thank you so much for our breathtaking wedding and engagement photos and for capturing our special moments with skill, discretion and professionalism. Highly recommend! » Jess G., Google review
« These photos are beautiful! We really felt at ease with you both and enjoyed being in the moment, and we can see the photos certainly reflect that. The lavender field photos are stunning. » Nicki, Provence wedding
« I particularly appreciated his professionalism, his discretion and his ability to adapt with great accuracy throughout the day. I recommend him without hesitation. » Valentine, L’écrin de Valentine, wedding planner (translated from French Google review)
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 90 Google reviews.
For wedding planners
I enjoy working alongside planners, and I know what a smooth wedding day requires from a photographer:
- Reliable. Fully insured for professional liability, with backup equipment on every wedding.
- A team player. I follow your timeline, stay discreet, and work easily with videographers, caterers and venue teams.
- English speaking. Your international clients can talk to me directly.
- Images for you. A selection of photographs within 48 hours of the wedding, which you and the venue are welcome to use for your own communication, with credit.
If you are planning a wedding in Provence, I would be glad to meet you.
Investment
Every wedding is different, and so is every collection. Once I know a little about your plans, I send you a tailored investment guide, usually within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do you speak English?
Yes. We can talk by video call and email in English, from our first conversation to the delivery of your photographs.
Do you travel outside Provence?
Yes. I am based in Marseille and photograph weddings throughout Provence and the South of France. Travel within the Bouches-du-Rhône is included. For other destinations, travel and accommodation are added to your proposal.
How many photographs will we receive?
Around 800 finished, hand-edited images in high resolution, delivered in a private online gallery and on a USB key.
When will we receive our photographs?
A first selection within 48 hours of the wedding, then the full gallery within one to two weeks.
Can you cover several days?
Yes. Every collection is tailored, and I can cover the welcome dinner, the wedding day and the brunch the following day.
Do you offer a second photographer?
Yes, as an option. It is recommended for larger weddings, to capture both sides of the day at once.
How do we book?
After a first video call, I send you a contract and your date is secured with a deposit. The balance is due by the wedding day, by bank transfer.
Do you ship albums abroad?
Yes. Albums are designed with you, printed in specialist workshops and shipped worldwide.
Let’s talk about your wedding
Tell me about your plans: the date, the venue if you have one, and what matters most to you. I usually reply within 24 hours.