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As the waves serenade them, their dance blends into a kiss, the sea a witness to their love
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Golden moments in Santorini: a tale of love, laughter, and unforgettable view

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the ancient church perched on the cliffs of Santorini, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude. This sunset elopement was unlike any other I had experienced, and I was lucky enough to be the one capturing it all…

Ancient castle elopement on the French Riviera
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A sunset elopement by an ancient French castle

The French Riviera, a place where dreams come alive and where love knows no bounds. It’s a destination that embodies both beauty and romance in every corner. And for those who seek an elopement experience that will forever be etched in their hearts, this magnificent place becomes an ultimate haven. Imagine walking hand in hand…

A 2-day adventure elopement on Yakushima island in Japan
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A 2-day adventure elopement on Yakushima island, Japan

The past couple of days have been an absolute whirlwind of excitement, adventure, and pure joy. I had the privilege to embark on a breathtaking family elopement on the stunning Yakushima island in the south of Japan, where every moment was filled with delicious food, vibrant landscapes, and incredible wildlife encounters. As I sit here,…

In the heart of Ireland: Capturing their love against the cliffs.
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A full-day adventure elopement on the Irish West coast

Once upon a time, in the enchanting land of Ireland, there lived a couple whose hearts were entwined with a deep love for each other and the allure of an Irish elopement. Jesse and Sal, eager to embark on a unique adventure, chose to celebrate their love amidst the breathtaking landscapes of this emerald isle….

Love's journey painted with peaks - a breathtaking hiking elopement.
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A 2-day hiking adventure elopement in Switzerland

In the heart of Switzerland‘s tranquil embrace, Emily and Luke embarked on an elopement journey that etched their love story into the very essence of the mountains. Their odyssey began amidst the enchanting landscapes of Lauterbrunnen, where their anticipation blossomed in a hotel room adorned with a panorama of nature’s beauty. From there, their path…

Brides striking a pose against the backdrop of a vibrant sunset, Corfu elopement joy.
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A 3-day adventure elopement in Corfu with incredible sunsets

In a realm where love knows no bounds, the tale of Erika and Meghan unfolded against the backdrop of Corfu, Greece, a canvas painted with olive groves, winding roads, and the boundless sea. Our journey began as we wandered through an ancient olive grove, savoring the nectar of freshly pressed olive oil, a taste that…

Stoksness beach elopement in Iceland
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A 3-day adventure elopement on the south coast of Iceland

A 3-day adventure elopement on the south coast of Iceland Madison & Sam’s adventure elopement in Iceland was one crazy and beautiful experience.I planned the itinerary carefully, integrating amazing activities like dog sledding and ice caving, but the March weather decided a little bit otherwise.When I arrived in Iceland, it was the worst winter they…

Dolomites elopement in Italy
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A 2-day adventure elopement in the Dolomites, Italy

A 2-day adventure elopement in the Dolomites, Italy When Ellie and Matt decided to elope in Italy, they wanted something totally off the beaten path, new and never seen before. They also wanted to have a custom-made adventure, with tons of stops to visit everything Italy had to offer. When I suggested the Dolomites as…

Couple enjoying the alpenglow in the Lauterbrunnen valley at sunset on their elopement day in Switzerland
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A sunset elopement in a magical valley with a ceremony surrounded by majestic mountains

Once upon a time, in the heart of Switzerland, a couple decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime and elope. They knew they wanted to exchange their vows in a place that was as stunning as their love for each other, and so they chose the magnificent Lauterbrunnen valley as their elopement destination….

Couple on a superjeep after their elopement in Iceland
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A 3-day adventure in Iceland with a ceremony by a waterfall

Two hearts entwined, a love so pure and true In Iceland‘s wild, they vowed to spend their lives anew The glaciers gleamed, the waterfalls did sing A natural beauty, a sight they couldn’t bring To leave behind, this land of fire and ice So they explored, and took in every vice The beaches stretched, as…

Switzerland elopement
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A sunset elopement embracing the rain in Switzerland

Two hearts entwined, a love so true,A bond that grows with each passing day,Decided to marry, just the two,In the majestic mountains of Switzerland. The peaks stand tall and proud and true,A testament to the earth’s great hue,As the sun sets, all is right,In that fleeting moment, all is bright. Amidst the beauty of the…

Bride and groom posing for a photoshoot at sunset after their elopement on the Amalfi Coast
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A sunset elopement in a private villa on the Amalfi Coast

Patricia and Neal wanted to plan their elopement in Italy, and chose the beautiful town of Positano, on the amalfi Coast, to do so. However, they didn’t know where to start planning and needed recommendations for places to stay and things to do on their elopement day. They were sure of one thing: they wanted…

Sunset elopement photos in Iceland with a same-sex couple
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A peaceful same-sex elopement in Iceland, with waterfalls and horses

Joelle and Sarah were dreaming of legally eloping in Iceland for a very long time. When they contacted me, they were thrilled to plan something in February because they wanted some snow in their photos. Initially, we talked about planning something on the Snaefelsness peninsula, but finally changed plans and went for July and a…

Wedding photoshoot near Vik
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A post-wedding session on the south coast of Iceland

A post-wedding session on the south coast of Iceland I had the incredible pleasure of being one of the witnesses of Estelle and Sebastien’s fantasy elopement in France a few weeks before this incredible post-elopement session in Iceland, and it was all kinds of beautiful. We met on the south coast at a location I…

Elopement on the Faroe Islands
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A Faroe Island elopement on a beach followed by an epic photoshoot at sunset

A Faroe Island elopement on a beach followed by an epic photoshoot at sunset I had such a blast planning and photographing Jenn & Rory’s elopement on the Faroe Islands! It was such a beautiful day filled with love and mutual acceptation! We started the day in their epic Airbnb overlooking the mountains and the…

Elopement elopement on a cliff on the south coast
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An elopement on a cliff in Iceland, followed by a day-long road-trip on the south coast

An elopement on a cliff in Iceland, followed by a day-long road-trip on the south coast When Laur-Anne & Allan contacted me because they wanted to elope in Iceland, I was absolutely thrilled to help them find the perfect spot to exchange their vows and start their married life together. We went back and forth…

Post-wedding session in Iceland
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A post-wedding session road-trip through Iceland

A post-wedding session road-trip through Iceland This amazing couple contacted me after their wedding in France because they wanted some epic post-wedding photos, and as I was photographing an elopement in Iceland, I emitted the idea of planning their session there, in the beautiful and epic landscapes of Iceland. They were thrilled by the idea,…

A beautiful elopement on a glacier followed by epic photos on a black beach
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A beautiful elopement on a glacier followed by epic photos on a black beach

A beautiful elopement on a glacier followed by epic photos on a black beach Anna-Kaye and Andrew dreamed of eloping in Iceland, and when they contacted me, we instantly clicked. I had so much fun planning and photographing their amazing and beautiful adventure in the est coast of Iceland! We crossed rivers to reach the…

A post-wedding session in the lavender fields
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A post-wedding session in the lavender fields

A post-wedding session in the lavender fields It’s not always easy to pick the best of the most beautiful villages in Provence when you want to plan a post-wedding photoshoot there, and this is how this beautiful couple contacted me in the first place. They wanted their session to be special, intimate, original and never-seen…

Marine & Etienne – An overnight post-wedding session near Lyon
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Marine & Etienne – An overnight post-wedding session near Lyon

Marine and Etienne got married in beautiful Lyon, France. Since I wasn’t available for their wedding day, they decided to hire me for a post-wedding session near Etienne’s parent’s house, in the Lyon countryside. I knew this session was going to be special when Marine first contacted me. She was really dreaming of something at…

Elopement in Normandy
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Kristina & Tyler – A chateau Challain elopement followed by a 10-days honeymoon in France and Italy

Kristina and Tyler contacted me with a very special project in mind…they were dreaming to elope in France and also wanted to organize something special around their elopement: travelling in europe and having all this adventure planned and photographed by someone. They knew I offered Adventure sessions and wanted to create a road-trip in France and Italy…

Imogen & Paul – An overnight mountain elopement near Switzerland
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Imogen & Paul – An overnight mountain elopement near Switzerland

These lovers contacted me because they organized an elopement in Switzerland and they were looking for a wedding photographer near Geneva. When they explained their project, I jumped for joy! A ceremony in small committee, in March, in the snow, at the top of a mountain. Then followed a meal by candlelight, and a feast…

Laura & Ben – A forest elopement in the Highlands
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Laura & Ben – A forest elopement in the Highlands

Laura and Ben planned an elopement in Scotland in the middle of November, in the forests of Forez, with a roots and bohemian atmosphere. They contacted me as they were looking for a wedding photographer in Scotland to immortalize their big day. A soft and very intimate wedding, with a theme based on the surrounding forest. We had counted…

Misha & Chris – A 5-days elopement in the Japanese forests
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Misha & Chris – A 5-days elopement in the Japanese forests

These lovebirds were looking for a wedding photographer in Japan to immortalize their wedding day, and I was so honored when they contacted me. We sank into this mysterious forest, filled with autumn mist, to create together memories of an immutable relationship. Misha and Chris are in love as we can sometimes define love: unconditional,…

Amber & Bryan – A post-wedding session on top of the Swiss mountains
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Amber & Bryan – A post-wedding session on top of the Swiss mountains

Amber and Bryan got married just a year before we went out for this amazing session. For them, it was the occasion to really celebrate this past year as a married couple. They contacted me for their wedding but I was already booked, this is why we planned this session! They really wanted to have…

Deanna & Aaron – An onvernight elopement near Loch Lomond in Scotland
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Deanna & Aaron – An onvernight elopement near Loch Lomond in Scotland

As an elopement photographer in Scotland, I know the Loch Lomond area is very liked. Many brides and grooms choose this place to organize their memorable day or simply an exceptional photo shoot. Just north of Glasgow and Edinburgh, the wide variety of landscapes allows for sublime shots featuring the bride and groom, with the…

A mountaintop photoshoot in beautiful Provence
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A mountaintop photoshoot in beautiful Provence

A mountaintop photoshoot in beautiful Provence Christelle & Cyril are madly in love, and they wanted to immortalize this love with a couple photoshoot on top of a mountain in Provence. Who said Provence has to only be quaint villages and lavender? There are some absolutely gorgeous places all around Provence, and since I know…

Charline & Elodie – A 2-days elopement on a private island near Bali
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Charline & Elodie – A 2-days elopement on a private island near Bali

There are projects like this one, which didn’t go unnoticed in the life of a wedding photographer in Bali. The elopement of Charline and Elodie was resolved to mark a milestone. With many sublime details and a wonderful list of providers, all in an enchanting place between land and sea, this day was punctuated with…

Personal – A 2-months road-trip in a campervan around the United-Kingdom
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Personal – A 2-months road-trip in a campervan around the United-Kingdom

I was travelling to the UK for an elopement in Scotland, and I planned a huge road-trip afterwards as I truly love this country. As a former travel agent, I offer all-inclusive packages for couples and families who want to go abroad and want a tailor-made experience, photographed by someone you trust. Because on holiday, we…

Perle & Baptiste – A 4-days adventure on the Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Perle & Baptiste – A 4-days adventure on the Shetland Islands, Scotland

Pearl and Baptiste contacted me because they were looking for an elopement photographer in Scotland for a very special adventure engagement session. As they had no inspiration to decide where to go, I offered them the Shetlands Islands. And they loved the idea. We were there, in a chilly wind, in front of a landscape way…

Julie & Kevin – A post-wedding session in the woods of Nova Scotia, Canada
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Julie & Kevin – A post-wedding session in the woods of Nova Scotia, Canada

Julie and Kevin were looking for a wedding photographer in Truro to organize their trash the dress session in the forest around Truro, in the heart of wild and magical Nova Scotia. During an extraordinary sunset, we went through the woods in search of the perfect place for a colorful couple session. We found a…

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Flora & Martin – An elopement on top of a mountain with a reception in a chalet

Having the privilege of being an elopement photographer in Switzerland is having the chance to meet couples who want to go out on the beaten track. Couples looking for a photographer of elopements in the Alps, because they wish to unite with ease, at the top of a mountain. An elopement is not a marriage lightly. It…

Rachel & David – A small wedding session in Brittany, France
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Rachel & David – A small wedding session in Brittany, France

When Rachel & David contacted me during their search for a wedding photographer in Brittany, I was honored by their request. Their wedding project was so beautiful that I could not believe it! Full of colorful details, country and vintage touches, small creators and fabulous work creators, in short, an exciting project with adorable bride…

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Charlotte & Guillaume – An overnight honeymoon session in Tenerife

When Charlotte and Guillaume contacted me because they were looking for a wedding photographer in Tenerife, I immediately loved their approach and their kindness. Shy, happy, in love, they were so cute that I could not wait to photograph their wedding! So when we organized together their post-wedding session in an epic moment at the…

A fairytale elopement in a chateau in Barcelona
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A fairytale elopement in a chateau in Barcelona

A fairytale elopement in a chateau in Barcelona Katrin & Anthony had a beautiful elopement in Spain, and they chose Barcelona to tie the knot! Remember that day, when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all went down and the world kinda stopped? Well, I bet it’s because Katrin & Anthony’s elopement was so beautiful, it was…