Every wedding
is a story worth telling.

No forced poses, no staging. Just the real moments — shot with a reporter's eye, at eye level, as close to the emotion as it gets.

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Julien Sanine, photographer

Photography isn't a backdrop.
It's a witness.

For more than 15 years, I've worked like a reporter. Quiet, quick, always watching for those fractions of a second that say more than any speech — the fleeting glance, the tear brushed away with the back of a hand, the laughter no one saw coming. These moments don't replay. I catch them as they come, without staging them.

My love for street photography shapes everything I do: that hunter's instinct for the right moment, the knack for being there without being seen, anticipating the light and the gesture. A wedding, at its core, is a street scene bursting with emotion — you have to catch it on the fly.

No directions, no endless posing. Your day unfolds; I document it. Deep black and white when the emotion calls for it, color when the light sings — always in service of who you really are, never a polished version you feel you ought to project.

Fifteen years of sharpening that eye, hundreds of weddings covered on the French Riviera, in Provence, in Monaco, at Cap Ferrat, in Saint-Tropez, across the Luberon — and anywhere in France where the story is worth the trip. The reportage begins with the preparations and runs through to the last dance.

— Julien Sanine
Documentary photographer

In their own words.

A selection of reviews left by couples on Mariages.net — France's leading wedding platform, where every review is verified after the wedding.

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 100% Recommended
TESTIMONIAL 01
★★★★★

« Julien is an incredible photographer who loves what he does and shares that passion openly. His photos feel spontaneous, and he moves effortlessly in urban settings — perfect for unconventional, non-traditional wedding photography. »

Verified coupleMariages.net
TESTIMONIAL 02
★★★★★

« We were absolutely thrilled with Julien's work. He was flexible, adapted to us, and put us at ease throughout the shoot. The result truly lived up to our expectations. »

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TESTIMONIAL 03
★★★★★

« Julien is incredibly professional. He won't hesitate to lie down in the grass, climb, or do whatever it takes to get the shot. He's super friendly and his work is flawless. »

Verified coupleMariages.net
TESTIMONIAL 04
★★★★★

« He listens to every wish from the couple and has a gift for spotting the small detail that changes everything. Real sensitivity, a real eye. »

Verified coupleMariages.net
TESTIMONIAL 05
★★★★★

« Quality photos are worth the investment, in my opinion — and Julien was absolutely at the top of his game. Every bit of emotion from the day comes through in his images. »

Verified coupleMariages.net
TESTIMONIAL 06
★★★★★

« His passion for street photography brings a fresh sensitivity to weddings. Real photos — never staged — that truly tell the story of our day. »

Verified coupleMariages.net
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Three formats for your wedding.

Destination wedding photography across the French Riviera, Provence, Monaco, and anywhere in France. Travel and accommodation included for the entire South of France. Other regions — custom quote on request.

Format 01Essential

The destination

$2,100
// Starting at · €1,900
  • Up to 8 hours of coverage
  • Getting ready or ceremony (your choice)
  • Couple session
  • Group session
  • Cocktail reception
  • Around 300 retouched photos
  • 4K slideshow
  • Private HD gallery + download
  • Travel included (South of France)
  • Delivery within 6 weeks
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Format 02★ Recommended

The reportage

$3,200
// Most popular · €2,900
  • Up to 10 hours of coverage
  • Getting ready
  • Ceremony
  • Couple & group sessions
  • Cocktail reception & early evening
  • Around 400 retouched photos
  • 4K slideshow
  • Private HD gallery + download
  • Travel + 1 night included (South of France)
  • Delivery within 6 weeks
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Format 03Full experience

The full edition

$4,300
// The full experience · €3,900
  • Two-day coverage (rehearsal dinner + wedding day)
  • Getting ready
  • Full ceremony
  • Couple & group sessions
  • Cocktail, dinner & evening reception
  • Around 500 retouched photos
  • 4K slideshow
  • Custom album included
  • Private HD gallery + download
  • Travel + 2 nights included (South of France)
  • Delivery within 6 weeks
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Prices shown in USD for reference — final invoicing in EUR at the day's exchange rate.

Layer any of these onto any format, depending on what you have in mind.

01

Custom album

A custom printed photo album, designed like a reportage book. Premium matte paper, refined finish, hand-assembled.

// Add-on+ $780
02

Next-day brunch

I come back the morning after to cover the brunch — the easy atmosphere, the last laughs, the goodbyes before everyone heads home.

// Add-on+ $780
03

Engagement session

A couple session ahead of the big day, in a place that feels like you. A chance to get comfortable in front of the camera — and for us to get to know each other.

// Add-on+ $780

Let's talk about your wedding.

I reply personally within 48 hours. Drop me the date and the venue, and we'll take it from there.