Wedding Photographer in the French Basque Country
Natural, elegant and timeless wedding photography in Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Hossegor and across South West France.
19 Years of Experience · 100+ Weddings · English & French · Photography, Film & Drone
YOUR WEDDING, AS IT REALLY FELT
You have spent months — sometimes years — planning your wedding.On the day itself, you should be able to enjoy every moment rather than worrying about photographs.My approach is simple: I document your wedding naturally, quietly and honestly. I look for genuine emotion, spontaneous laughter, meaningful glances and all the small moments happening around you that you may not even notice at the time.No endless posing.
No turning your wedding into a photoshoot.Just elegant, authentic images that bring you back to how your wedding actually felt.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY
The French Basque Country is an extraordinary place to get married.
From the Atlantic coastline of Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz to elegant estates, traditional Basque properties and the beaches of Hossegor and the Landes, every wedding here has its own atmosphere.
Working regularly throughout the region allows me to anticipate the light, the changing Atlantic weather and the logistics of a wedding day on the coast.
Whether you are planning an intimate celebration by the ocean or a large destination wedding in a private estate, my goal remains the same:
to tell the complete story of your day without interfering with it.
FOR COUPLES COMING TO FRANCE
Planning your wedding from abroad?
Organising a destination wedding in France can involve hundreds of decisions.Photography should not add another complication.
I speak both English and French, allowing me to communicate easily with international couples, French venues and local wedding suppliers throughout the planning process.
Before the wedding, we will go through your timeline, locations, important moments and any specific photographs you would like to create.
A NATURAL & DOCUMENTARY APPROACH
Present when it matters. Invisible when it doesn’t.
Wedding photography is about anticipation.Knowing where to stand.Understanding the light.Recognising when something is about to happen.
After photographing more than 100 weddings, experience allows me to work quickly and discreetly without constantly directing you or interrupting your guests.
During the ceremony, speeches and reception, I work primarily as a documentary photographer.
When some direction is useful — particularly during your couple portraits — I keep things simple and natural so that you never feel uncomfortable in front of the camera.
The result is a complete gallery combining:
real moments · elegant portraits · details · atmosphere · landscape · emotion
By the time your wedding day arrives, everything concerning photography is already planned — allowing you to simply enjoy it.
PHOTOGRAPHY, CINEMATIC FILM & DRONE
Your wedding can be documented through more than photography.
Depending on the collection you choose, your coverage can combine:
Wedding Photography
A complete visual story of your day, carefully selected and individually edited.
Cinematic Wedding Film
Movement, voices and atmosphere preserved alongside your photographs.
Drone Imagery
A completely different perspective on the landscape, venue and scale of your celebration, where conditions and regulations allow.
Everything is created with the same visual approach so that photography and film feel like one coherent story.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
19 years behind the camera
I discovered photography in 2000 while living in England and later trained with internationally recognised photographers, including Joe McNally, Ryan Brenizer and Jerry Ghionis.
Over the years my work has received several national and international photography awards.
But experience isn’t simply about awards.
It means knowing what to do when the weather changes, the schedule runs late, the light disappears or something unexpected happens.
A wedding cannot be repeated.
That responsibility is something I never forget.
WHAT MY COUPLES SAY
Pauline
“Lukas was exceptional. His photographs are beautiful and he was patient, professional and completely involved throughout our wedding. He made us feel comfortable and adapted perfectly to what we wanted. He was genuinely one of our favourite wedding suppliers.”
Pauline G. — Anglet, France
Sophie
“Lukas listened to us throughout the entire planning process and perfectly captured the atmosphere of our wedding. He adapted brilliantly to the weather and unexpected changes while remaining incredibly discreet. His night and rain photographs are particularly exceptional.”
Sophie H. — Biarritz, France
Sébastien
“Lukas was fantastic at our wedding: professional, easy-going and attentive to what we wanted. The photographs are wonderful. Our only regret was not keeping him for the evening.”
Sébastien D. — Bayonne, France
WEDDING COLLECTIONS
Wedding photography from €1,650
Every wedding is different, so coverage can be adapted according to your timeline, venue and the story you want to preserve.
Collections can include photography, cinematic film and drone coverage.
HOW IT WORKS
01 — Tell me about your wedding
Send me your date, venue and a few details about the celebration you are planning.
02 — Let’s meet
We’ll arrange a video call to meet, talk about your plans and make sure my approach is right for you.
03 — We plan everything
Before your wedding, we’ll review the schedule, locations, important people and the moments that matter most to you.
04 — Enjoy your wedding
On the day itself, you can forget about photography. I’ll document the story as it unfolds.
05 — Relive it
After the wedding, your photographs are carefully selected and edited before being delivered through your private online gallery.
FAQ
Do you speak English?
Yes. I work in both English and French and regularly communicate with international couples.
Where are you based?
I work throughout the French Basque Country and Landes, including Biarritz, Bayonne, Anglet, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hossegor and the surrounding areas. I can also travel elsewhere in France and Europe depending on the wedding.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes. I particularly enjoy working with couples who choose the Basque Country and South West France for their destination wedding.
Do you also provide wedding films?
Yes. Cinematic wedding film can be added depending on the collection you choose.
Do you offer drone photography and video?
Yes, drone imagery can be incorporated where weather, location and regulations allow.
How much does wedding photography cost?
Wedding collections currently start from €1,650. Contact me with your date and venue and I will send you the available options.
Your wedding deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt.
Tell me about your plans and I’ll let you know if your date is still available.