English speaking France wedding photographer for relaxed, elegant celebrations

Hello,

I’m Lana, an English-speaking wedding photographer based in the south-west of France and working across the country. Most of my couples travel from the UK, Ireland and further abroad to celebrate in French chateaux, vineyards and seaside towns.

From the first email to the wedding weekend, I’m here to make everything feel simple and organised, so you can relax and enjoy being in the moment together.

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I am from Yakutia (Republic of Sakha), the coldest place on Earth. You’ve probably seen those YouTube videos where people throw boiling water into the air at –35°C and it instantly turns into a cloud of snow. :)

It's a land where creativity is part of everyday life. Women enjoy sewing, embroidering, beading and baking. Men can carve souvenirs from mammoth ivory with exceptional skills, as well as create delicate jewelry from gold and silver. In this quiet, severe, powerful environment, craftsmanship is not a hobby. It is a way of life and psychological well-being.

I grew up surrounded by this beauty. From an early age, I loved to draw, sew, and create. Photography was always close to me. Our family albums were filled with images captured at home, by me and my brothers.

My path to professional photography came later. After the birth of our daughter, I studied with Canon in Cambridge. This experience gave direction to my passion. Since then, photography has become an essential part of my life.

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When I look at my own wedding album, I see mostly posed groups of people. I see who was there and what everyone wore, but my real memories are different:

My Yakutian brother jiving for the first time with an English guest he’d just met; my Mum on the dance floor with my brand‑new brother‑in‑law; my Dad enjoying a cocktail with a Japanese friend. Those moments live in my head, but they were never photographed.

Years later, I discovered documentary‑style wedding photos – not safe or predictable, full-of-life.

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Today, I live in France with my family and I offer creative, cinematic wedding photography for couples who choose south-west France as their wedding destination.

As a bilingual wedding photographer in France, I often work with couples who have never been to their venue before the wedding, so I’m happy to be your eyes on the ground and share honest advice.

My job is to make you forget about camera and to show you images free of pressure, full of emotions in cinematic style.

If you’re planning a family celebration around Cognac, Bordeaux or anywhere in south‑west or south France, contact me. 

I’ll turn your wedding day into a visual story you can return to again and again.