Villefranche-sur-Mer Photoshoot Stories
Ten minutes from Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer wraps one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural bays in ochre, pink and terracotta facades. We photograph here year-round: the old town's stairways and the Rue Obscure at street level, the citadel's gardens above the port, and the beach promenade when the light turns gold.
Explore the sessions we've photographed in Villefranche below — from surprise proposals on the quay to family sessions in the old town — or see how it compares to nearby spots in our French Riviera proposal guide.
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Couple
Villefranche-sur-Mer
23 June, 2025
Sunrise Couple Portraits in Villefranche-sur-Mer
This sunrise session with M and M took place from 07:00 to 08:00, in the quiet coastal town of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The couple were staying in Nice, and since we were already travelling in the same direction that morning, we met them early and drove together to the location.
Family
Villefranche-sur-Mer
12 June, 2025
A Birthday Cake Smash on the Beach in Villefranche-sur-Mer
When P’s dad first reached out, he shared that he and his wife, N, would be celebrating their daughter’s first birthday with a family trip to the French Riviera. They wanted to mark the occasion with something sweet and memorable, a little cake smash for their beautiful baby girl.
Proposal
Villefranche-sur-Mer
7 June, 2025
Sunrise Picnic Proposal in Villefranche-sur-Mer
O contacted me to organise a private sunrise picnic proposal for his partner, B. Given that June is the height of summer and the French Riviera is typically very busy, sunrise was the ideal choice for a quiet and intimate setting.
Classic Car
Villefranche-sur-Mer
22 May, 2025
Elopement Style Photoshoot with Vintage Porsche in the French Riviera
In late May, I photographed an elopement-style couple session for R and W along the French Riviera. R reached out after they had recently gotten married and wanted to plan a post-wedding shoot inspired by the look and feel of an elopement, with a strong focus on location and a vintage vehicle.
Couple
Villefranche-sur-Mer
17 May, 2025
A Relaxed Couples Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
This session took place in mid-May from 17:30 to 18:30. C & L were visiting town for a friend’s wedding and simply wanted a soft, romantic set of photographs together. This was an easy, joyful hour spent laughing, wandering, and enjoying the atmosphere of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Proposal
Villefranche-sur-Mer
10 May, 2025
An Evening Engagement Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
This engagement session between R and A took place in mid-May. The couple had recently become engaged but had not yet had the opportunity to capture photographs of the moment, so this session was centred on celebrating their engagement and preserving those memories.
Family
Villefranche-sur-Mer
10 May, 2025
A Short Morning Family Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera
We had the pleasure of photographing S, J, and their daughter A for a short but sweet family session in Villefranche-sur-Mer. This session was designed to be quick, only 30 minutes, because little A, like most children, can only focus for a short time before getting distracted.
Classic Car
Villefranche-sur-Mer
20 December, 2024
Sunset Classic Car Photoshoot Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur
This photoshoot was for a couple who wanted a fun, vintage-inspired session while travelling along the French Riviera. They decided to rent a classic car, 1973 Porsche 356 Speedster, for a playful and stylish experience.
Proposal
Villefranche-sur-Mer
6 July, 2024
Sunrise Proposal on a Beach in Villefranche-sur-Mer
This proposal was with P and J, who were hoping for a very private and peaceful moment. We chose Villefranche-sur-Mer for the setting, with the proposal planned between 07:30 and 09:00 in early July. This early morning timing is essential at this location, as the beach and surrounding areas become quite busy after 09:00 in the summer months.
Family
Villefranche-sur-Mer
16 June, 2024
A Morning Family Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera
We had the pleasure of photographing K, J and their son L for a morning family session in Villefranche-sur-Mer in mid-June. They wanted to capture some beautiful moments together early in the day, and the timing worked perfectly for their schedule, especially with a little one.
Family
Villefranche-sur-Mer
11 June, 2024
A Summer Evening Family Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
This two-hour family session with J and her family took place on a warm June evening. We began near the train station at a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the town, a peaceful spot that offered the perfect setting for our first photographs together.
Couple
Villefranche-sur-Mer
21 May, 2024
A Fun Couples Session in La Turbie and Villefranche-sur-Mer
This session took place in late May from 19:00 to 21:00. S and W, wanted relaxed couples shoot in quieter, off-the-beaten-path locations. They were a super smiley, happy and giggly couple, and it was impossible not to have fun photographing them.
Proposal
Villefranche-sur-Mer
23 October, 2022
A Surprise Proposal in the Heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer
In late October, S and N visited Villefranche-sur-Mer during a cruise stop and booked a photo session from 14:30 to 15:00. With cruise schedules, late afternoon is usually the only option before returning to the ship. While this time of day can be a little bright, we simply work with the light available and make the most of it.
Couple
Villefranche-sur-Mer
9 October, 2022
Romantic Photo Session in the Rain, Villefranche-sur-Mer
On early October, I had a morning shoot planned with a couple in Villefranche-sur-Mer. It was early autumn, and we met at 10:00, hoping to capture the usual charm of the town in soft daylight. What we got instead was rain.
Family
Villefranche-sur-Mer
1 September, 2022
A Soft Evening Family Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
In early September, A and R travelled to Villefranche-sur-Mer with their daughter C for one of their very first holidays as a family. To mark the occasion, they booked a photo session from 19:00 to 20:00, choosing gentle post-sunset light rather than direct sun.
Solo
Villefranche-sur-Mer
25 August, 2022
A Golden Hour Bodybuilding Competition Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
In late August, we photographed A during his summer holiday in the South of France. A is a professional bodybuilder preparing for an upcoming competition, and his manager arranged this shoot to create strong, polished images to support his entry.
Couple
Villefranche-sur-Mer
16 August, 2022
A Sunrise Morning Couple Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
In mid-August, we photographed J and J from 08:00 to 09:30 in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Morning sessions here are always a favourite. Sunset is beautiful, and the golden evening tones are undeniably romantic, but there is something especially calm about the early hours of the day. The streets are quieter, the air feels fresh, and the light is soft and even.
Solo
Villefranche-sur-Mer
16 August, 2022
A Late Afternoon Solo Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
In mid-August, T visited the French Riviera on a cruise with her grandfather. With only one day in port, she decided to make the most of her time ashore by booking a solo photo session in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Proposal
Villefranche-sur-Mer
16 August, 2022
A 'Capture Your Proposal' Session in Villefranche-sur-Mer
This is an example of what our “We Capture Your Proposal” session looks like. It is the shortest session we offer and does not include a full portrait shoot afterwards. It is designed for couples who would like their proposal documented but do not necessarily want an extended photo session.