South of France Wedding Photographer

There is something about the South of France that makes a celebration feel a little different: the light, long evenings outside, old villas and châteaux, the sea, and the feeling that there is nowhere else you need to be.

I photograph weddings here in a natural, documentary way, with a subtle editorial touch — paying attention to the people, the atmosphere and all the small moments happening in between.

From intimate celebrations in Provence to wedding weekends on the French Riviera, my approach stays the same: photographs that feel beautiful, but never overly arranged.

I don’t want your wedding day to feel like a photoshoot.

Most of the time, I simply follow what is happening — the way people look at each other, the conversations between courses, the nervous moments before the ceremony, the chaos of the dance floor, and all the small things you might not even notice while they are happening.

I step in when it helps, especially for portraits, but I prefer to keep even those relaxed and natural. I like combining this documentary approach with a few more editorial images and a selection photographed on film.

For me, the most important thing is that the photographs still feel like your day — not a version of it created for the camera.

I’m especially drawn to celebrations that make use of the place around them — dinner outside as the light disappears, a ceremony in a garden, a villa overlooking the sea, or a château surrounded by countryside.

I photograph weddings across Provence and the French Riviera, including Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Saint-Tropez, as well as smaller towns and countryside locations in between.

And if your plans are somewhere a little further away, I’m always happy to travel. Some of my favourite weddings are the ones that turn into a whole weekend rather than just one day.

I’m Ksenia, a wedding photographer based in Berlin and working throughout Europe.

France is one of the places I keep coming back to — for the landscapes, the architecture, the light and, perhaps most of all, the way celebrations can stretch beyond one day into long dinners, mornings together and whole weekends with the people you love.

I work mostly in English and photograph weddings with a documentary approach, adding gentle direction and a few more editorial portraits when the moment calls for it.

Do you offer film photography?

Yes. I photograph digitally and on analogue film throughout the wedding day, choosing film whenever it feels right for the moment. A curated selection of film photographs is included in the final gallery, bringing a different texture, softness and a little unpredictability to the story.

Can you help with a wedding timeline?

I’m always happy to look through your timeline and suggest small adjustments where they might help — leaving enough space for natural moments, portraits and time with your guests without planning the day around photography.

Do you photograph wedding weekends as well as the wedding day?

Yes, and I especially love photographing more than one part of a destination wedding. Welcome dinners, drinks the evening before, pool days and relaxed brunches often have a completely different energy from the wedding itself and give you more of the story of everyone being together.

We feel awkward in front of the camera. can you help?

Absolutely. Most of my couples say they are not comfortable being photographed. I create a calm and relaxed atmosphere where you can focus on each other instead of the camera, while gently guiding you when needed.

Do you work with international couples?

Yes, I work with couples planning weddings across Europe and communicate in English throughout the planning process.

I'm always inspired by the character of historic French venues, from their beautiful interiors to the gardens and quiet corners that become part of a wedding story.

Explore my wedding editorial at Château de la Couronne, photographed in the French countryside, with elegant portraits, natural movement and carefully considered details.

Whether it’s a long dinner in Provence, a château surrounded by countryside or a weekend by the sea, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Tell me about the place, the people you’re bringing with you, and how you imagine the celebration.

Planning somewhere else in Europe? Explore my destination wedding photography across Europe.