France Wedding Photographer

Relaxed, natural and editorial France wedding photography


Documenting weddings & elopements across france
Normandy – Paris – Loire Valley – BrittanY

A bride and groom walk down a path, smiling, while guests toss flower petals. The bride holds a bouquet and wears a lace dress. The groom is in a light-colored suit, perfectly complementing the enchanting scene at Chateau de la Bourlie. France wedding photographer based in Normandy
A man and woman in wedding attire. France wedding photographer based in Normandy
A bride and groom walk down an outdoor aisle, holding hands and smiling, as guests throw confetti. The aisle is decorated with flowers and surrounded by seated guests. France wedding photographer based in Normandy
A man and woman in formal attire walk along a riverside at night with the illuminated Eiffel Tower in the background. France wedding photographer based in Normandy

France wedding photographer based in Normandy

A relaxed yet thoughtful approach to creating natural and elegant imagery for stylish couples who value the experience as much as the photographs

Your France wedding is a beautiful mix of emotions, moments, and experiences. It’s a celebration of the two of you, surrounded by your closest loved ones, sharing in this incredible and exciting time in your lives. As a France wedding photographer, my role is to quietly document the care, time, and intention poured into every detail – the months spent meticulously planning – while you stay fully present with the people who matter most. It’s about bringing together your values, traditions, and style to create an experience for you and your guests that is wholeheartedly yours and unforgettable.

As your day unfolds, it’s just as important to document everything in an authentic way. My relaxed, unobtrusive approach as your France wedding photographer allows you to be fully present while feeling completely at ease in front of the camera. I’ll help gently guide you when needed, but I also know when to take a step back and let moments unfold naturally. You’ll receive editorial-style photographs that are natural yet elegant, full of warmth and emotion – images that truly capture the essence of your day.

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A bride and groom in formal attire walk hand in hand on a gravel path in front of a large, ornate building.
An outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral arrangements, and tall trees lining a gravel aisle in a garden setting.
A bride and groom walk out of the Ritz Paris hotel entrance, with the bride in a white gown and veil and the groom in a black tuxedo.
A bride and groom stand close together outdoors, smiling and laughing, with the brides hands on the grooms face. Captured by France wedding photographer.

“Frances has such a stunning organic style to her work. When we received our photos we were in awe at the romantic and cinematic feel. They look like art rather than just photographs. She was an absolutely golden find.”

– Michelle & Casey, Le Manoir de Gerville in Normandy, France

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Frances Mary Sales, an English-speaking France wedding photographer based in Normandy with a relaxed, natural and artistic style documenting weddings across France.

Bonjour, I’m Frances

An English-speaking France wedding photographer based in the Normandy countryside


I’m a native English speaking France wedding photographer living in Normandy. With 15 years experience of documenting over 250 weddings across Europe, I am passionate about capturing your wedding day or elopement in a way that feels natural and authentically you. My relaxed approach to photography reflects my easy-going personality, and I truly love building genuine relationships with my couples to create an experience where you feel comfortable, relaxed and fully present to enjoy your day.

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Featured weddings across France

A couple in formal attire is smiling and pouring champagne into a tower of glasses outside a brick building at their intimate Normandy wedding in the French countryside.

Normandy, France

An intimate floral-filled wedding at a beautiful Manoir in Normandy with Michelle and Casey

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A bride and groom walk down the aisle together in the chapel on the grounds of Chateau de Bouthonvilliers, captured through the lens of a France wedding photographer, surrounded by seated guests.

Paris, France

Nicholas and Romi’s stylish and relaxed wedding at Chateau de Bouthonvilliers

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A bride and groom walk arm in arm outside Chateau du Grand Val in Brittany, France, surrounded by guests throwing flower petals in celebration, captured by France wedding photographer.

Brittany, France

A relaxed and elegant French countryside wedding at Chateau du Grand Val with Nat and Paul

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My approach as your France wedding photographer

I have a relaxed and unobtrusive approach, blending in with your guests to document your wedding day fully. Capturing the big emotional moments, the small quiet ones, and everything in between. I want you to be fully present on your wedding day, soaking in every moment and celebrating with your favourite people. I love to capture your day in a way that feels natural, effortless, and true to you. Nothing forced or unnatural, just honest and authentic photographs that take you back to how it all felt.

With a love for natural light and an eye for the little details, I create warm, timeless images filled with emotion in an editorial style. More than anything, I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. I want you to enjoy your day knowing I’ve got everything covered. Because when you are relaxed and fully immersed in your day, that’s when the best moments unfold. That’s when the most beautiful, natural, and emotive photographs are captured.

“Frances captured our wedding day with elegance and sophistication, documenting the most special moments flawlessly. She went above and beyond, and we continue to get compliments on our photos. We would choose Frances again in an instant.”

– Morgan & Cody, Chateau de Bouthonvilliers in Paris, France

A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a gravel path in front of Chateau de Bouthonvilliers, captured by a talented France wedding photographer. The bride wears a long white dress, and the groom is in a black tuxedo.

Where I Photograph Weddings in France


While I work across France as a wedding photographer, I focus most of my work within the four regions closest to my home – Normandy, Paris, the Loire Valley and Brittany. These are some of the most beautiful parts of the country for France destination weddings.

A bride and groom stand close together in front of a brick building, surrounded by blooming roses, on a gravel path at a Chateau in the French countryside, captured by Normandy wedding photographer.

Normandy Wedding Photographer

I’m based in Normandy, and many of the weddings I photograph take place in the beautiful French countryside found here! As a Normandy wedding photographer what I love about this location is that you have a huge array of venues of different styles to choose from. Such as chateaus, manoirs and domaines to name just a few. Whether you’re planning something intimate or grand, there is something for everyone here. Plus, all these venues can be exclusively rented for a few days which makes this location perfect for a destination wedding.

A bride and groom walk hand in hand outside a large, historic building known as Chateau de Grand Val in the Brittany countryside with stone walls and arched windows. Captured by Brittany wedding photographer.

Brittany Wedding photographer

Brittany offers a countryside setting that feels similar to Normandy but with its own character. As a Brittany wedding photographer, what I appreciate about this region is the mix of chateau venues and private estates that allow you to celebrate entirely in one place, often with coastal views! Many of the venues here can be exclusively rented, which makes them perfect for destination weddings where you want all your guests together for the full experience. You can truly make your day your own – from large countryside celebrations to something more intimate and relaxed.

A bride and groom kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony, standing under a floral arch with guests seated on both sides of the aisle. Captured by Loire Valley wedding photographer.

Loire Valley Wedding Photographer

The Loire Valley is one of the most stunning regions in France for chateau weddings. As a Loire Valley wedding photographer, what makes this area so special is the concentration of incredible historic venues set amongst vineyards and countryside. It has a slightly warmer, more southern feel than northern France, which makes it ideal for outdoor ceremonies and long summer evenings. If you’re planning a multi-day destination wedding and want that classic French chateau setting, the Loire Valley offers so many beautiful options to choose from.

A bride and groom, dressed in a white dress and light suit, kiss at the Louvre in Paris in an ornate, arched corridor with stone columns and a high, decorated ceiling. Captured by France wedding photographer.

Paris Wedding Photographer

I photograph weddings in Paris as well as in the countryside surrounding the city. The range of options available in Paris is amazing – from elegant city venues and boutique hotels to beautiful chateau properties just outside the centre. If you love the idea of being in close proximity to Paris but don’t neccessarily want the city centre vibes, there are so many incredible venues within a couple of hours of Paris. Whether you’re planning something refined and intimate or a larger chateau celebration, you can really shape the experience to suit you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! I am based in Normandy in the French countryside, and I photograph weddings all across France. Being based here means I’m very familiar with the style, light and pace of weddings in France, whether that’s in Normandy, the Loire Valley, Paris, Brittany or further South!

Absolutely! I photograph weddings throughout France, from chateau celebrations in the Loire Valley to coastal weddings in Brittany and countryside gatherings in Normandy. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a larger multi-day destination wedding, I’m always happy to travel across France.

Yes, the majority of my couples are travelling to France to get married! I’m very used to working with international couples and planners, and I understand the additional planning that comes with organising a wedding from abroad. I’ll guide you through the photography side of things so it all feels simple and seamless.

My style is natural, relaxed and editorial. I love to capture your day in a way that feels effortless and true to you. Nothing forced or unnatural, just honest and authentic photographs that take you back to how it all felt. You’ll receive romantic and elegant photographs that are full of emotion and atmosphere.

France is a very popular destination for weddings, and many photographers book out months and sometimes years in advance. As a rule of thumb, start conversations at least 6–12 months before your wedding date, and even earlier if your date is in peak season (a weekend date between May – September).

Let’s connect

If you’re getting married in France my natural, relaxed and editorial wedding photography style and approach resonates with your vision, I’d love to hear from you to explore working together. I’m looking forward to connecting and learning more about your plans!

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A bride in a white dress reads vows from a booklet while holding hands with a groom in a suit during a wedding ceremony.
Two women in pastel dresses laugh and hold a bouquet of flowers outdoors, while a group of women in colorful dresses applaud and celebrate in the background.
A bride in a white dress holds a bouquet of white orchids while a groom in a black suit embraces her from behind, showing her engagement ring.
Aerial view of a large, historic castle surrounded by dense green forest and manicured lawns under a cloudy sky. Captured by France wedding photographer.
A group of people sit at outdoor tables, smiling and laughing while watching something off-camera at a daytime event.
Rows of light wooden chairs with cream cushions are arranged outdoors on gravel, next to a large floral arrangement with pastel-colored flowers. A stone building with shuttered windows is in the background.

France Wedding Photographer Documenting weddings & elopements across france

Normandy – Paris – Loire Valley – BrittanY