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Wedding photographer South West France, the Dordogne and Charente. I am passionate about photography and couldn’t imagine doing anything else as a career. Ian
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Relaxed and informal wedding day story telling with Ian, a British photographer living in France I live in South West France with my wife Louise and our two dogs Evie and Enzo. I enjoy cycling the incredibly quiet roads of rural France, dreaming of a past career as a pro cyclist ( I wish ) and keep bees which supply me with enough honey for the year and
plenty of presents for friends and family.

I am also practicing my carpentry skills when I get the time. I am very experienced working with hair and makeup artists to get the best possible images I can. I love working under pressure and at a fast pace when necessary. I love producing timeless, beautiful images which document such an incredible day in peoples lives. I have a very relaxed and informal style, am easy going, good fun and enjoy making people laugh. I divide my time between France and the UK and am happy to work in either country or further afield. Lets chat.

04/11/2024

A few more pictures these two love birds celebrating their special day at a special place, Chateau Destinee here in south west France.
Fhionna and Alex couldn’t have chosen a hotter day, it was certainly challenging when it came to the photography with Alex having to change shirts multiple times because of the heat!
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31/10/2024

That amazing golden hours light, always the best time of the wedding day.
On a very hot day here in South West France this summer, Fhionna and Alex tied the knot at the beautiful Chateau Destinee.
Planning and day coordination Linda and Michelle
Makeup

29/10/2024

The beautiful Chateau Charmant was the venue for Aimee and Greg to tie the knot on a hot summers day here in south west France. They danced, they laughed and boy did they enjoy themselves!
One of my favourite venues in this part of France. All pictures posted are from a real wedding.
Planning Sue video .studio

27/10/2024

A few more behind the scenes as Natalia makes the final preparations before she ties the knot with Emale on a balmy summers day here in beautiful South West France.
I love capturing these intimate moments, they are so important in recording the story of the day that is unfolding.
The very talented hair artist Angie is attaching Natalia’s veil before she makes her way downstairs from the bridal suite.
Planing Sarah hair makeup flowers

24/10/2024

As wedding photographers we have been recording those funny and intimate behind the scenes moments for years, essential so that you can tell the story of the whole day from the start to the finish.
Natalia and Emale flew from the US to South West France to tie the knot with their close family and friends at the beautiful Chateau Charmant this summer.
Planning Sarah Hair makeup Flowers dj Lighting cake

22/10/2024

What an amazing day, celebrating these two tying the knot at the beautiful Chateau La Durantie. A really enjoyable day full of love and laughter for Lena and Jimmy and their families.
Venue , impeccable planning and co-ordination on the day by , music

17/10/2024

These two gorgeous people, Louise and Ryan tied the knot in front of a small gathering friends and family at the perfect wedding venue for small groups.
The day was perfectly planned and managed by Sarah from and what a day it was, absolutely loved it, I had a smile on my face all day long. One the best weddings of the summer.
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15/10/2024

From a very dark and wet day at Chateau du Doux, this amazing sunset appeared.
With the mist rolling in across the valley adding to the surreal atmosphere we had just about a couple of minutes to get Sophie and Chris in place to make the most of it.
Always the best time of day light wise, the golden hour is aptly named.
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08/10/2024

Child's Play

Imagine, you are not only celebrating the most wonderful day of your life on your wedding day, but you are also sharing it with your kids. That must be even more special, both for the couple and their children. Here is snap shot of some of my favourite children's pictures from this summer's weddings.

As well as the more traditional portraits of my subjects, I particularly enjoy capturing some less guarded moments. especially with children who are notoriously camera-shy, so I have included both.

06/10/2024

As The Evening Ends

After a truly magical day with Annalise and Ben at Chateau Destinee the evening drew to a close with the cake cutting followed by a sparkler tunnel. The happy couple had a whole heap of fun with their besties and family, making it one of the memorable weddings of summer 2024.

Thanks to everyone involved in this fabulous day

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03/10/2024

That Beautiful Smile

Devon shone so brightly at her wedding to Jack earlier this year, her smile lighting up every scene. It was such a pleasure to capture her happiness and joyful character at Chateau Valouse, with it's stunning architecture and grounds. Together she and Jack make the perfect couple

29/09/2024

Magic Moments

It was a really fun day capturing Ffiona and Alex's wedding this summer at the beautiful . The couple shone brightly all day and their story was a pleasure and privilege to share with them, their family and friends. The sun shone as if reflecting the happiness of the day, and during a summer with too many rainy days, it added to the overall beauty of the images.

Photography
Venue -destinée

The impeccable planning and on day co-ordination by Lynda
Amazing food by Peter

26/09/2024

Capturing the Moment

As a documentary wedding photographer, I love to shoot that stolen moment when my subject is unaware I have them in my sights. It can't always happen and often at a wedding the standard shots with a couple or their guests are inevitable. Luckily at my last wedding with the wonderful Nathalia and Emale, I managed to capture a few of those special little moments in time. Here are a few of my favourite shots of the happy couple

24/09/2024

It's A Family Affair⁠
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It's always lovely to document a series of family pictures at a wedding. Sometimes this is Mum and Bride, Dad and Bride, kids, sisters and brothers and other family dynamics. Here are some lovely shots of Lucie at her wedding to David this summer. ⁠
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The stunning master suite at in Bordeaux was the perfect setting for the preparation shots with the gilt bed and fabric panels surrounding it and was ideal for a bit of family fun before the serious part of the day began.

17/09/2024

All About The Boys. What a great day Sunny and his groomsman had at his marriage to Suzanne at Chateau de Lerse back at the beginning of the summer. Elegantly attired in their classic black tuxedos they made the most of the beautiful surroundings. Having your best mates with you on such a joyous day to share those special moments is priceless.

The interior at sets the scene with it's wonderfully moody atmosphere and Sunny entertained us at the piano before taking a few moments to contemplate the day ahead. From then on it was all laughter and fun, with pre-wedding drinks to calm the nerves and a quick game of boules before the ceremony. They certainly made an entrance to dinner with their bright orange smoke flares. Where would we be without our besties.

25/08/2024

What a fun day it was with these two lovely people and their family.
A small intimate wedding in the heart of the french countryside earlier this year.
Sarah and Dan were so super easy to work with and the day was filled with laughter and love.

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31/07/2024

Super fun day with these two, Annaliese and Ben at Chateau Destinee.

fabulous hair styling

incredible makeup

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26/07/2024

Crazy day and a crazy couple!

I haven't had fun like I did on this wedding day for ages, Suzanne and Sunny came down from London to celebrate tying the knot and to party.

The beautiful Chateau de Lerse in the Charente was the location for this amazing day.

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07/07/2024

What a day it was photographing these two lovely people, Lauren and Toby,

so much laughter, love and excitement all day long at The Romatic Chateau.

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05/07/2024

Lauren's reaction when she sees her bridal makeup for the first time is priceless, I don't think I have seen someone look so totally surprised and pleased at the same time.

Lauren and Toby were such a fun couple to work with on one of rare sunnier days of this summer.

planning@perfectlittlewedding
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20/06/2024

Never let a few showers spoil your special day!!

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18/05/2024

A Little rain wasn't going to stop Anna from enjoying every minute of her wedding day.
It had been a long way to come, all the way from New Zealand to her fairy tale chateau in the Dordogne and nothing was going to dampen the experience of a lifetime as she tied the knot with Max.

16/05/2024

Emma and Pearce cut their wedding cake amid a sparkler fanfare and then move inside for the first dance.

12/05/2024

Vicky and Jack had such an amazing day tying the knot here in France surrounded by family and friends, but it is always nice to grab a little bit of quiet time during the drinks part of the day to wander off and get some romantic pictures amongst the trees.
I never like to take my couples away from the celebrations for too long, normally a brief 20 minutes is all that is needed at this time of the day to get a lovely selection of images.

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09/05/2024

The getting ready pictures can be so much fun, making sure all the little details are attended to and then kicks of the celebrations with a little drink!

The getting ready part of the wedding day can be so much fun and an opportunity for some great pictures.

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Hi, I am Ian the photographer behind A Very French Wedding and would describe myself as a lifestyle/editorial photographer. I am passionate about photography and couldn’t imagine doing anything else as a career. I live in South West France with my wife Louise and our two dogs Bosco and Enzo. I enjoy cycling the incredibly quiet roads of rural France, dreaming of a past career as a pro cyclist ( I wish ) and keep bees which supply me with enough honey for the year and plenty of presents for friends and family. I am also practicing my carpentry skills when I get the time. I have a very relaxed and informal style, am easy going, good fun and enjoy making people laugh. I divide my time between France and the UK and am happy to work in either country or further afield. Lets chat. Ian