“Documentary at heart. Editorial by instinct.”

I grew up in France and spent over a decade building my life in California. That back-and-forth never fully resolved itself, and I stopped wanting it to. Living between Paris and San Francisco gave me two ways of seeing: the European sensitivity to history, light, and restraint, and the American openness to emotion, movement, and spontaneity. Both live in my photography.

I came to wedding photography the long way. Years of working with people, reading rooms, understanding what makes someone comfortable in their own skin. By the time I picked up a camera professionally, I already knew that the best images don’t come from direction, they come from trust. My work on a wedding day is to be present enough to see what’s happening and discreet enough not to interrupt it.

What I look for are the moments between the moments. The breath before the ceremony. The glance across a crowded room. The quiet that settles after the dancing stops. These are the photographs that will still mean something in twenty years.

My work sits at the intersection of documentary instinct and editorial eye. I care about light, composition, and atmosphere, never at the expense of truth. A beautiful frame that misses the feeling is just a pretty picture.

France, for me, is not a backdrop. It is where I was formed. When I photograph weddings here, I am working on home ground.

“You can feel the place and every emotion in his images, even if you were not there”
Irma
Natural.
Elegant.
Timeless.
If I have a free Sunday I would spend it …
With my wife, my kids and the people I love most: good food, no agenda, probably a long walk somewhere that doesn't require a plan.
My most memorable travel experience was …
A liveaboard diving trip in Indonesia. Days with no signal, just ocean, silence, and things living 30 meters below the surface that reminded me how small we are.
What I love most about my job is …
Being let into the most important day of someone's life and being trusted to see it honestly. The moments that matter most are rarely the ones anyone planned.
I love where I live because …
Paris and San Francisco are the two cities where I feel most like myself. One gives me history, architecture, and the kind of food that makes you slow down. The other gives me access to wild nature, open thinking, and light unlike anywhere else.
My favourite movie is …
The Grand Budapest Hotel. Wes Anderson at his most precise, every frame is a decision, and somehow it still feels full of feeling.
The pets I own are …
Two dogs, Roxie and Marcel. They have no idea how photogenic they are.
Read what our clients have to say about us
Melissa & Michael
“Sebastien felt like more than just a photographer—he was organized, communicative, and completely in tune with the flow of our wedding weekend. He made everyone feel at ease, capturing every moment effortlessly. The result? Photos that exceeded our expectations—artistic, expressive, and a true reflection of the day.”
Jill, Mother of the Bride
“A million thank-yous for sharing your unique combination of brilliant artistry and infectious positivity. You infused the room with amazing energy, and your images are truly out of this world. Merci!”
Emily & Nick
“Sebastien was the perfect match. He moves effortlessly, always finding the right light, the right background, the right moment before even lifting the camera. Present but never intrusive, he made us feel completely at ease, turning what could have been awkward into something natural and fun. He over-delivered in every way, and looking back at our photos, we relive the day exactly as it felt—beautiful, effortless, and truly special.”

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