PHOTOGRAPHER | Sidonie Vidal

The Anti-Bride
8 hours ago
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Sidonie Vidal is based in France and often works in the French Riviera, Provence, and Paris. She blends documentary and editorial styles to achieve a perfect balance of emotion and style. Sidonie Vidal shoots both digitally and on film, delivering a mix of sophisticated and raw images to tell the whole story of your day.

Tell us about your business!

I’ve spent the past six years capturing weddings in Provence, Paris, Italy and Beyond —a journey that has been nothing short of extraordinary.

My work is all about feeling. I move through the day as if I were a guest with a camera, blending in, letting the story unfold naturally. Always curious, always watching, capturing the details that make your day unmistakably yours. Unobtrusive yet fully present, I work seamlessly alongside your team, bringing energy, ease, and a deep love for what I do. Your wedding is one of a kind. Your photos should be too.

What would you like couples to know about you?

I’m a passionate soul, a mother, a dreamer, a woman who feels everything deeply. I don’t just take wedding photos—I chase the truth. The raw, electric kind. The quiet, tearful kind. The kind that wraps around you like a memory and says: This was real. This was love.

Where are you based?

I am based in the south of France, in the cute town of Montpellier, but I mainly work in Provence and French Riviera.

Do you travel for weddings?

I absolutely do! Although I prefer staying in France, for ecological and logistical reasons, I’m open to following you anywhere.

How would you describe your style?

My style is a blend of documentary and editorial approach. I don’t just document what happens—I tell the story of how it felt. My approach combines the raw emotion of candid moments with an instinct for style, light, and atmosphere. The result? A gallery full of images that feel spontaneous, full of life, and beautifully composed—where sincerity meets a sense of ease and chic. It’s not about choosing between real and beautiful—you get both, effortlessly.

What is your most memorable career moment?

Picking one is hard! I would say my top 3: Working with James & Schultz in Sicily in 2023, second shooting for Tali Photography on Gina Schumacher’s wedding in Mallorca last year and second shooting for Lei Lei Clavey on Ellie Carpenter and Danielle Van de Donk’s wedding in the South of France this summer.

How would you describe your working style?

Weddings can be overwhelming, but I’m here to be a grounding force. I gently guide when needed and step back when the moment calls for it. You’ll never feel rushed or overly posed. My presence is discreet, reassuring, and focused entirely on your experience—so you can fully live your day, knowing it’s being captured with care and sensitivity. Be prepared to unleash the beast on the dance floor though!

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?

I shoot both digital and film on a wedding day, with the great majority of my images being digital.

Do you have custom packages according to individual needs?

I only work with custom proposals. Every wedding is unique and custom proposals allow me to perfectly meet my clients needs.

Who is your dream client?

I work with couples who aren’t trying to be perfect - just present. People who feel deeply and want their day to be a perfect reflection of who they truly are.

What is your advice to couples getting married?

Be you! This is your day, make it unique and don’t listen to anyone else then yourselves! And delegate! (Wedding planners are gold!)