newly engaged couple sit in snow toasting champagne glasses above their heads while looking at mountain views

 

Weddings

 

French Alps Wedding Photographer

.France - Italy - UK
bride and groom ride in back of open top Land Rover in French alps
bride and groom stand shoulder to shoulder
bride and groom stand in snow surrounded by trees looking to the mountains

I'm Samantha, a wedding and commercial photographer based in the French Alps. I photograph weddings throughout France, Italy, the UK and across Europe, wherever your story takes you. My approach is relaxed, unobtrusive and centred around rich, vibrant storytelling, capturing the real moments alongside all the beautiful details so you can relive your day exactly as it felt.

Couple ride in open top landcover, brides hair blows in the wind
woman looks lovingly up at man holing champagne glass
bride looks down over shoulder while smiling
bride and groom stands through sun roof of vintage blue fiat car
man gives new fiance a piggy back

 

Whether you're planning a surprise proposal, engagement session, mountain elopement or destination wedding, I'd love to be part of your story. Based in the French Alps, I'm lucky enough to have some of Europe's most spectacular scenery right on my doorstep, but I'm always happy to travel wherever your adventure takes you.

Alongside weddings, I'm trusted by luxury chalet and hospitality brands to create commercial imagery, giving me an eye for beautiful light, thoughtful composition and the details that make every image feel timeless. It's an approach I bring to every couple I photograph, creating rich, vibrant images that tell your story naturally.

 

bride and groom kiss in back of open top Land Rover while driving in French alps

If you feel we'd be a great fit, I'd love to hear all about your plans. Wedding collections start from €1,900. Simply complete the contact form below with as much detail as you'd like, and I'll be in touch by email within 48 hours. From there, we'll arrange a time to chat, as I believe getting to know my couples is an important part of creating photographs that feel genuine, relaxed and uniquely yours.

bride and bridesmaids celebrate with bouquets held up in air
close up detail of spotting groom kilt and his brides dress and flowers
bride and groom walk through mountain meadow on sunny day

FAQ

Do you travel for weddings, and are there additional travel expenses?

Travel within the local area of Savoie is included, and I’m also happy to travel further afield, with any additional travel or accommodation costs discussed clearly when preparing your personalised quote.

Do you help with planning the photography timeline?


Yes. A well-planned timeline helps ensure there is enough time for the photographs you want without making the day feel overly structured. I’m happy to work with you and offer guidance where needed to create a timeline that works for your wedding.

How many photographs will we receive?

This depends on the coverage you choose and the length of your wedding day. As a guide, I typically deliver around 75 fully edited images per hour of photography, with most full wedding galleries containing at least 500–800 photographs. Every wedding is different, and the final gallery will reflect the story, moments and details of your day.

 

When will we receive our wedding photographs?

I’ll send you a sneak peek of around 20–30 images within 72 hours of your wedding, so you have something to relive and share while I work on your full gallery. Your complete, fully edited gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks of your wedding day.

What happens if the weather changes?


I’m very comfortable working in all kinds of weather and will always make the most of the conditions we encounter. We’ll have a plan for your portraits in advance, so there’s no scrambling to find an alternative on the day. If we need to move indoors, I also have lighting options available to create beautiful portraits in a range of settings.

 

Do you use flash photography?

 

Yes, when the moment calls for it. I love working with natural light, but I also use on-camera and off-camera flash creatively throughout the day. I adapt to the setting, the light and the atmosphere to create photographs that feel natural while making the most of whatever conditions we’re working with.

 

newlyweds ride in an open top landrover laughing
a newly engaged couple pops a bottle of champagne

Wedding Contact Form

 

Please fill in the form below with as much detail as you can. If you're simply making an enquiry, don't yet have a date or venue, or you're planning an engagement or surprise proposal, I'd still love to hear from you.

 

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