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A quiet presence
Throughout a wedding, I prefer to keep a low profile and let things unfold naturally. I watch for gestures and expressions without trying to prompt them.
Domaine de l’Ale, Capestang
Mélanie & Charly’s Wedding at Domaine de l’Ale
Celebrating together in Capestang, from the ceremony to the party at Domaine de l’Ale.
Mélanie and Charly chose Domaine de l’Ale, near Béziers, for their wedding. I joined them for the preparations at the domaine, their ceremony at Capestang church, and then outdoor games and a lively evening party. There was such warmth throughout the celebrations.
Mélanie and Charly in Capestang
From Capestang Church to Domaine de l’Ale
I photographed Mélanie and Charly’s wedding at Domaine de l’Ale in Capestang, near Béziers. Their photographs begin with the preparations at the domaine, before moving on to the ceremony at Capestang church. The outdoor games organised for their guests and the lively evening celebrations are just as much a part of my memories of this warm, welcoming wedding.
The outdoor games gave guests a chance to spend time together and enjoy another side of the celebrations. I always like to make room for scenes like these in a wedding gallery: they tell us about the connections between people, just as the ceremony and the couple’s portraits do.
An attentive eye
How I Photographed Mélanie and Charly’s Wedding
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Following the day as it unfolds
Every wedding has its own pace. For Mélanie and Charly’s, I adjusted my approach as we moved from the preparations at the domaine to the church ceremony, then back to join their guests.
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Outdoor games
The games organised for the guests have their own place in the photographs. Spending time together outdoors was another part of what made this wedding feel so warm and welcoming.
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An evening of celebrations
The celebrations continued into the evening with a lively party. I photographed it as it happened, with the same close attention to the couple and their guests.
Frequently asked questions
Your Questions About Wedding Photography at Domaine de l’Ale
How do you prepare to photograph a wedding across the domaine and the church?
We go through your plans together, allowing for the preparations, the journey to the church and the return to the reception. These conversations help me anticipate the important moments without asking you to follow a schedule built solely around photographs.
How do you photograph a church ceremony?
I move around as little as possible and respect the church’s guidelines. I pay attention to you both, the gestures during the ceremony and your loved ones’ reactions, without asking anyone to pose or interrupting the experience.
Does the domaine work well for outdoor photographs?
Yes. At Mélanie and Charly’s wedding, guests took part in outdoor games at the domaine. Shared activities like these let me photograph people enjoying time together without asking them to pose.
What is your approach to the evening celebrations?
I photograph the evening as it unfolds, watching the interactions between you and your guests. I keep a low profile so the party can carry on naturally.
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The wedding venue
More About Domaine de l’Ale
Domaine de l’Ale is in Capestang, near Béziers. To find out more about the venue where Mélanie and Charly celebrated their wedding, visit its official website.
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If you’re planning your wedding at Domaine de l’Ale or elsewhere in Occitanie, I’d love to hear about your plans and what matters most to you in your wedding photographs. Visit my English-language wedding photography page to enquire.