A lavender field photoshoot in Provence is a 2–3 hour pre-wedding or engagement session held among the iconic purple rows. Sessions are timed at golden hour, conducted in English, and limited to a handful of couples per season.
« There is a moment, just after golden hour begins, when the lavender turns from violet to something closer to silver. »
That is Provence in July. And that is where your story deserves to be told.
I have spent the past decade photographing couples in the south of France. The lavender fields of Provence have a way of making time slow down — of making two people feel like the only two people in the world.
Four landscapes,
four different stories
The largest lavender-growing area in France. The bloom peaks from late June to early July.
Gordes, Ménerbes, Lacoste. Bloom slightly later than Valensole, often into mid-July.
At 800m altitude, blooms later than anywhere else, often into early August.
A Cistercian abbey in a narrow valley surrounded by lavender — one of the most beautiful scenes in Provence.
A glimpse of
the lavender sessions
A session built around
who you are
Before anything else, we schedule a short video call. You tell me what you love, what makes you laugh, how you move through the world together.
Lavender is not a fixed date. I drive the fields regularly and am in contact with local farmers. I will advise you on which location is at peak bloom.
We meet at the field one hour before sunset. Sessions last between two and three hours. I create situations that make authentic moments happen naturally.
Within three to four weeks, you receive a curated private gallery of 80 to 120 high-resolution images, fully edited. Print rights are included.
Choose your
experience
All sessions include full field access, golden hour timing, bilingual guidance (French and English), and a private online gallery.
- 2-hour session in the lavender fields
- 60 to 80 edited images
- Private online gallery
- Print rights included
- One location
- 3-hour session at golden hour
- 100 to 120 edited images
- Two locations or a village walk
- Private online gallery
- Print rights included
- Personal field recommendations
If you are also booking Julien for your wedding day, the lavender session is available at a discounted rate.
What they say
« Julien made us feel completely at ease from the first message. The photos from our lavender session are the most beautiful we have ever had taken. »
« We were nervous about the timing. Julien tracked the fields for us and chose the perfect day. The gallery made us cry. »
« We booked the lavender session as a gift to ourselves before the wedding. It was the best decision we made. »
Frequently asked questions
The peak bloom window typically runs from late June to mid-July. Valensole peaks earlier, while Sault holds until early August.
Valensole Plateau, the Luberon hills (Gordes, Ménerbes, Lacoste), and the high-altitude plateau near Sault are the main areas.
Yes. All sessions are conducted fully in English. International couples are very welcome.
Light, flowy fabrics in neutral tones work beautifully against the purple. Julien sends a full styling guide after booking.
Yes. Many couples combine a lavender field session with full wedding-day coverage. A combined discount is available.
Most couples book 3 to 6 months in advance. For July sessions, availability typically fills before April.