Renaissance château, racecourse, English-style park designed by Le Nôtre, Grandes Écuries — Chantilly is the Oise's most prestigious setting and one of Île-de-France's most sought-after for an upscale wedding. Wedding photographer and filmmaker in Chantilly, I have covered celebrations for 10+ years, from the château to the Domaine de Chantilly, from secular ceremonies in the forest to gala dinners at Auberge du Jeu de Paume. Artistic approach with a cinematic eye, photo + video duo option, day-before presence included. 20 min from Senlis, 45 min from Paris.
Wedding photographer — Chantilly
Wedding photographer in Chantilly
Aristocratic town of the Oise, premium weddings in château, racecourse and Grandes Écuries settings. Artistic photo and cinematic film, 10+ years of experience.
- 10+ yrs of weddings
- 96 verified client reviews
- 4.9/5 96 verified reviews
- Documentary cinematic approach
See the full portfolio 100+ reportages — castles, estates, destination weddings
Approach: auteur photography with a cinematic eye, film in motion rather than posed shots. In Chantilly, I adapt to each wedding's rhythm — civil ceremony at the town hall, secular celebration in the château courtyard or by the Grand Canal, cocktail on the Auberge du Jeu de Paume terrace, dinner under glass at Château de la Tour, evening in the Grandes Écuries. Posed portraits at golden hour in front of the Château, the rest captured live.
Iconic locations regularly covered: Château de Chantilly (courtyard, Grand Canal, Le Nôtre parterres), Grandes Écuries and Horse Museum, Chantilly Racecourse, Forêt de Chantilly (Commelles ponds, Pavillon de Manse). For receptions, I regularly work with Château de la Tour at Gouvieux, Auberge du Jeu de Paume Relais & Châteaux, Domaine de Chantilly, Mont Royal Chantilly, Domaine de Verderonne, and several private estates in Vineuil-Saint-Firmin and Coye-la-Forêt.
Satellite locations covered without surcharge: Senlis (Gothic cathedral, ramparts, Jardin du Roy), Lamorlaye, Gouvieux, Apremont, Coye-la-Forêt, Mortefontaine. Multi-site ceremony/reception weddings very common in the area, I'm used to logistics transfers between church, town hall and venue.
Photo + video duo: solo or duo with my regular collaborator for full coverage with zero interference (no overlapping framing, no double-light glare, synchronized delivery). The duo option represents 60% of my Chantilly weddings since 2023 — demand is surging on estates with parkland.
Delivery & logistics: private online gallery within 1 month (300-600 retouched photos), 3 to 7-minute video teaser delivered within 1 month, long version up to 1h on request. Fine art prints, wedding album and wooden USB as options. Day-before presence available on request.
The signature venue
Chantilly concentrates a French rarity for couple portraits: Renaissance château, 18th-century Grandes Écuries (the largest in Europe), English park designed by Le Nôtre, Belle Époque racecourse, Auberge du Jeu de Paume Relais & Châteaux, Domaine de Chantilly managed by the Institut de France. This density allows covering a full wedding day without long transfers — preparations, ceremony, cocktail and dinner within a 5 km radius. 20 minutes from Senlis, 45 minutes from Paris-Gare-du-Nord via RER D.
Weddings we covered in the area
Seen and lived in Chantilly
Manon and Kevin's wedding at the Chantilly Racecourse in May 2024 — one of the few French venues combining English lawn, Belle Époque stands and a direct view onto the Château. Couple portraits were shot at golden hour along the paddock, with light dropping at 60° onto the white stands. For photographers, the Racecourse offers a framing width no classic château can match — you can work couples in wide shots without compromising the backdrop.
Lola and Lyllian's wedding in August 2024 — portrait session in the Auberge du Jeu de Paume tower, with backlight sculpting the profiles. The Château from the Grand Canal side then serves as backdrop for the couple shoot: dusk reflections on water, two metres of margin for full-body framing. The signature of premium Chantilly photos plays out in those 30 minutes at dusk.
Jade and Anthony's wedding in September 2024 at the Mont Royal Chantilly. The large terrace on the park side offers a clear view for portraits — no building in the reverse field, hence full freedom on angles. We set the couple session at the end of the cocktail, before sunset, to use the soft light on the 18th-century façade.
Margaux and Ayman's wedding at the Château d'Auvilliers, 20 minutes from Chantilly. The château offers a south-facing façade rare in the area, perfect for morning portraits. Secular ceremony in the park, dinner under glass, couple photos at golden hour on the main staircase — a path we know to the metre after several weddings covered in this estate.
★★★★★Jean-Baptiste captured what no one else had noticed — our parents' looks, my father's hand on my shoulder right before walking down the aisle, my mother's laugh during the speech. That is exactly what you secretly hope for from a photographer without daring to ask. Album received in less than a month, quality beyond expectations.
Also available in Chantilly
Wedding châteaux & estates in Chantilly
- Château de la Houssoye
- Château d'Ermenonville
- Château d'Auvilliers
- Château des Granges
- Château de Moliens
- Domaine des Saules
- Château de la Trye
- Château de Flixecourt
- Abbaye Royale du Moncel
- Château de Pontarmé
- Domaine de la Muette
- Château de Broyes
- Abbaye de Longpont
- Château de La Tour
- Château de Sorel
- Domaine de l'Orangerie
- Domaine du Mont Rouge
- Château de Lamorlaye
- Château Mont Royal
- Domaine de Monceaux
Venues we work in around Chantilly
- Château de la Tour Oise — Chantilly
- Le Mont Royal Oise — Chantilly
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What our couples say
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Wedding photographer and videographer based in Breuil-le-Vert (60), covering Oise + Île-de-France + Hauts-de-France.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work as a duo with a videographer?
Yes — it's our most complete package. Photo + video on the same day with tight coordination so neither team blocks the other. You leave with two coherent deliverables.
How long until we receive the photos?
30-photo preview gallery within 5 days, full retouched delivery in 4 to 8 weeks depending on the season. An email update notifies you at each stage.
Are you a full-time photographer?
Yes — 10 years of experience exclusively in weddings and events. Cassandra handles bookings and communication, Jean-Baptiste shoots, Mounir and Peter join for duo coverage.
Do you shoot film or all digital?
All digital with two Sony A7 full-frame bodies. Color consistency, delivery speed and low-light quality (indoor ceremonies, evening parties) demand digital. Film-look aesthetic available in post-production if you prefer.
How do you behave during the ceremony?
Discreetly and silently — cameras in electronic shutter mode (no sound), movement only at key moments (entrance, exit, ring exchange). No flash, no interruption.