Inside the studio
The people, thinking, and practical details behind the photographs.
Helena + Laurent
A personal studio, built around real life.
We are a husband-and-wife team, parents, longtime Marin locals, and photographers who believe the experience matters more than the photo shoot.
You speak with us, plan with us, and receive a complete story made with documentary attention, editorial judgment, film, digital, and clear direction only when it helps.
Our own wedding was built by friends, photographed by someone we trusted, and followed by a Las Vegas ceremony when we discovered the first one had not made the marriage legal. That experience sharpened what still guides the studio: the gathering matters more than a production, small imperfections become part of the story, and photographs gain value because of the people and history they carry—not because everyone performed perfectly for a camera.
How we see
Years of weddings, moving as one story.
A few minutes of quiet beginnings, crowded rooms, weather, portraits, ceremonies, and the people who shaped how we photograph.
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Choose where to begin
Go directly to what you need to understand.
Meet us, understand the approach, see pricing, or find a clear answer before you inquire.
Meet the people
Two photographers, one family, and a life in Marin.
The personal story behind the studio: how Helena and Laurent work together, what they notice differently, and the life that shapes the photographs.
How we work
Be present. We will solve the photographs.
What no awkward posing means in practice: preparation, useful direction, close attention, and room for the day to remain yours.
Local collections
Clear pricing without package games.
Current Bay Area starting points, what every collection contains, and how coverage can be adjusted around the day you are actually planning.
Practical answers
The useful details, in plain language.
Film and digital, timelines, delivery, weather, family photographs, privacy, travel, and what happens after you inquire.
What stays consistent
No awkward posing. Real moments, beautifully captured.
More than 500 weddings have taught us when to prepare, when to guide, when to take a risk, and when to get out of the way.