couple photography

Couple & Engagement Photography on the French Riviera

Nice . Provence . Côte d'Azur

fun relaxed photography on a sandy beach in the South of France at sunset

Romantic Couple Photoshoots in Nice, France

Hi and welcome to my website! I’m a British photographer in Nice with offers fun, easy-going photoshoots in some of the French Riviera's most breath-taking, picturesque locations. Photo sessions are always relaxed, informal, and based upon the personalities of clients. I’m not the type of person to clock-watch or complicate things with any kind of hidden fees or up-selling – I simply show up, have a friendly chat, and set about taking the kind of imagery clients want.

A professional photograph of a proposal in the South of France.
French Riviera Proposal Location Guide, Download free PDF
Example of natural, candid couple photography on the French Riviera at sunset.

A friendly approach, with no awkward posing

My relaxed, natural-feeling imagery doesn't rely on awkward poses or subjects being extroverted, or experienced posers. Most people are naturally introverted in front of the camera but I have the experience and know-how to put people at ease, work at their pace, and find ways to ensure they render beautifully in their imagery. I take special care to capture couple's chemistry and have a photoshoot program that encourages couples to interact, chat, laugh, and relax in ways that are natural and spontaneous.

A gay couple during a romantic couple photoshoot on the French Riviera

Creating beautiful images is my passion and I take my work incredibly seriously - I always take the time to make sure everyone who works with me gets the results they love. Unless requested otherwise, images are treated with a warm, vintage feel, often with some grain. I'm not a fan of images looking too 'digital', and prefer a warmer, more analogue look.

A romantic couple portrait in Nice old town

Image delivery

A few days later – usually within two weeks – clients receive a download link to fully-edited high-definition jpg files with no water-marks. A session usually lasts 40 minutes and usually yields between 40 and 60 images. Clients often show me pictures on their phone that they would like to re-create, and I’m also happy to advise on colours depending on the time of day, mood, and location.

A romantic couple stroll through a famous lavender field in Valensole, Provence

Reasons to book a photoshoot:


1: Photoshoots are not just about the imagery - as amazing as it is - it's also about the experience: exploring somewhere new and creating memories with the people you love in the breathtaking, surreal light of the French Riviera.


2: Also, as I like to remind wedding clients: most of the money you spend is based on fleeting moments - but photography, and the feelings and memories it captures, will last forever. People say photographers are expensive, but if the images are beautiful, they'll bring decades of joy.


3: Photoshoots are can also be amazing and unique gifts - both the photoshoot itself, and the images you may get printed in the form of wall art for your home, or physical photo albums. They're perfect for original birthday and Christmas gifts for loved ones and relatives - especially those who are hard to buy for.


A couple embrace in Nice's old town during a couple photography session
a couple photography session on Cap Ferrat near the light house
A couple on a back-lit beach on the French Riviera during a romantic photoshoot

Pricing, reservation, and booking

There’s no deposit with this type of photoshoot and booking is as easy as contacting me (on WhatsApp: +33 (0)7 53 72 18 92), agreeing on a time and location, and staying in touch. Clients don't pay anything until after the images have been taken.


If the weather’s a problem, I’ll be as flexible as I can and will be happy to move your photoshoot to another date at no extra expense. 2025/26 prices are set at 349 euros per photography session.


Typically, payment happens after the photoshoot, but before image delivery. I'm registered self-employed in France and can take payments in a range of currencies including Euros, British pounds, and US, Canadian, NZ, and Australian dollars.

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Example Photoshoots:

Latest Work

A proposal on the French Riviera
21 March 2025
I just had to share these photos of a surprise proposal on Cap Ferrat on a day when, literally until the last minute, it was raining heavily. As the couple made their way down the winding path with their umbrella up, my camera bag sealed shut inside a waterproof bag, it was a bizarre situation to find myself in; photographing a proposal in such awful conditions. The couple had travelled half way around this world to be here, I'd been in communication with the client for months, and it was all leading up to this moment: it was their last night here and rain or shine it was now or never to pop the question. Then something amazing happened; both rain and shine at once. The sun was so low in the sky it suddenly shot through underneath the clouds and hit the grey landscape - lighting it perfectly. Despite being dragged out in such awful conditions, the proposal itself was a complete surprise and led to some amazing imagery. And then yes, during a photoshoot about 10 minutes later a rainbow appeared and the complete reversal of fortunes was complete. I was so excited for them and full of admiration on his insistence that it WAS going to happen, come what May - and what a reward; I'll probably never see anything like it again.
A professional photograph of confetti at the Ettington Park Hotel luxury wedding venue in England
by Pete Horton 10 March 2025
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by Pete Horton 4 February 2025
One of the French Riviera's most popular spots to get engaged
by Pete Horton 14 January 2025
The 'hiding in plain sight' Approach to a surprise proposal...
A proposal at Chateau Eze with a stunning view across the French Riviera.
by Pete Horton 15 October 2024
The perfect option for a proposal in the South of France?
A man proposes on Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild's Florentine Terrace on the French Riviera.
by Pete Horton 18 September 2024
A French Riviera Proposal with a Beautiful View
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