PHOTOGRAPHER | Sidonie Vidal

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 have been documenting weddings in France for more than 7 years now. Exploring the most inspiring  venues of Provence, French Riviera and Paris with the loveliest couple is an extraordinary adventure. In an industry that screams more and more, and where weddings can become a show and a lot of pressure to couples and vendors, I strive to refocus on connection, celebration and creativity. I strive for capturing what makes you profoundly unique.  

Becoming a mother along the way has reshaped my entire perception on life and the way I photograph with much more intention. It is one reason why I only take a limited amount of weddings each year, to be fully present with my daughter, and to give my everything to every couple who trusts me.

What would you like couples to know about you?  

Before stepping behind the lens, I worked in cinema, bringing stories to life as a cartoon animator. At the time, I never imagined how profoundly that experience would shape my perspective on the world today. It taught me to observe, to understand emotion beyond the surface, master composition, cinematography, and lighting. It gives my photography an intentional, artful approach—where every frame feels like it belongs in a film.

Where are you based?  

I am based in the south of France.

Do you travel for weddings?  

Yes I do! Although I prefer to document weddings in France, for ecological and familial reasons, I take a few weddings abroad per year.

How would you describe your style?  

My style is a blend of documentary with a loose editorial aesthetic. 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.

What inspires you?  

I am deeply inspired by deep emotions and connection. People who are not afraid to be unique and creative light a spark in me for sure.

How would you describe your working style?  

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, a bit of quirkiness, and a deep love for what I do.

Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?  

I shoot mainly in digital, but I offer film photography for my clients who want that extra nostalgic feel to  their reportage.

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.

What is a favourite product or service that you offer and why?  

I adore intimate destination weddings. The ones that feel like a vacation in Provence, where couples get to  enjoy their guests for several days in a gorgeous château or Bastide. The ones where everything unfolds with ease and fun.

Who is your dream client?  

My dream clients are 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! Delegate (wedding planners are  your best friends), and enjoy every second of your day; the  food, the friends, the hugs, the tears. It goes so fast.

Sidonie Vidal Photography

Website: sidonievidalphotographe.com

Instagram: @sidonievidalphotography