Senlis is one of the most prized cities in Oise for weddings — Gothic cathedral, medieval old town with intact cobblestones, nearby Valois castles (Pontarmé, Ermenonville, Chantilly). I've been photographing in Senlis for 10+ years.
Wedding photographer — Senlis
Wedding photographer in Senlis
Notre-Dame Cathedral, medieval old town, Valois castles — heart city for weddings.
- 10+ yrs of weddings
- 96 verified client reviews
- 4.9/5 96 verified reviews
- 60-80h post-production per wedding
See the full portfolio 100+ reportages — castles, estates, destination weddings
Notre-Dame de Senlis cathedral ceremonies: diocesan authorization to obtain 30 days ahead. I know the rectory and liturgical constraints — no flash, limited movement, side-aisle framing.
Couple sessions in the old town (rue de la Tonnellerie, place du Parvis, jardin du Roy): cobblestones, shaded alleys, stone facades. Ideal for timeless portraits in natural light, especially in late afternoon.
What happened with these couples: Lorsque j’ai fait le mariage de Lina et Cherif on a vraiment apprécié se promener dans les rues piétonne de Senlis pour faire leur Shooting de couple pendant que tout le monde se dirigeait au château De Pontarmé pour le cocktail
The detail that brings me back: Si vous avez l’opportunité de profiter du coucher de soleil, faut vraiment profiter.
Logistic advice on site: Si vous avez la Mairie sur Senlis, oubliez pas que c’est une rue piétonne donc on se gare assez loin en principe plutôt à l’église.
Nearby reception venues: Pontarmé (10 min), Domaine de Mont Rouge (15 min), Chantilly and its racecourse (20 min). Smooth logistics for weddings with ceremony in Senlis and dinner at a nearby castle.
The signature venue
Senlis is one of France's best-preserved royal cities: the 12th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral (one of France's first Gothic cathedrals), Gallo-Roman ramparts, cobbled medieval streets in the historic centre and the Jardin du Roy. For weddings, the combination cathedral + pedestrian streets + garden offers three radically different photographic backdrops within 500 metres — a density few French cities can claim. 20 minutes from Chantilly, 45 minutes from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.
Weddings we covered in the area
Seen and lived in Senlis
Ophélie and Vincent's wedding in September 2023: ceremony at Senlis town hall on the pedestrian street (parking required at a distance), couple shoot in the medieval old town then reception at the Domaine de Monceau. The oblique early-September light on the stone façades offers a warmth impossible to reproduce in studio — exactly what we look for in 6 PM portraits.
Sarah and Anthony's pre-wedding session in October 2025 in front of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Sarah was quite anxious about being photographed in public — the pre-wedding session serves exactly that: breaking the ice with the lens before the big day, scouting favorable angles, calibrating trust with the photographer. The result: natural images they used as save-the-date.
Lina and Cherif's wedding: while guests were heading to the Château de Pontarmé for the cocktail, we did the couple shoot on foot in the pedestrian streets of Senlis. What couples rarely understand before the big day: 20 minutes walking as a duo in Senlis alleys is more powerful for the album than a forced hour on a crowded forecourt.
Magalie and Romain-Olivier's wedding in March 2022 in the Senlis area. Off-season wedding (March): fewer guests to coordinate, more time for the couple session, grazing winter light that sculpts faces — a type of wedding we love to cover and that deserves more couples.
★★★★★Cassandra and Jean-Baptiste are an exceptional team. From first contact to album delivery, perfect support. The photos lived up to expectations — natural, sincere, never stiff. Special mention to the couple session in the streets of Senlis, we forgot there was a photographer.
Also available in Senlis
Wedding châteaux & estates in Senlis
- 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
What our couples say
★★★★★"Jay est parfait"
Je recommande Jay et Cassandra à 1000 % : discret, fun et disponible à tout moment. Les photos sont incroyables. Merci infiniment d'avoir capturé cette journée de A à Z. Vous cherchez un photographe ? Ne cherchez plus.
★★★★★"Simplement incroyable"
J'ai fait appel à Jaysphotography pour mon mariage le 22 novembre et c'était parfait de A à Z. Soucieux du détail, perfectionniste et hyper sympathique. Foncez, vous n'allez pas le regretter.
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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
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.
How much does a wedding photo session cost?
Base package from €1,080 for a half-day. Full day between €1,800 and €2,800 depending on coverage and options. Custom quote after we discuss your brief, venue and timeline.
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.
Can we see a full wedding?
Yes — private gallery of a recent wedding (with the couple's permission) is sent so you can see the look across a full day, not just Instagram images. It's important to project yourself.
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.