In short
Private event coverage in Cannes, with festival-week parties making up a large part of our May calendar. We handle access constraints, work in crowded rooms without disturbing guests, and never publish anything without written consent. From 790 € for one hour, 1,890 € a half day, 2,890 € a full day, all taxes included. First images within 48 hours, full gallery within 7 days. Availability in May is tight, so book early.
About Cannes
Cannes blends Belle Époque glamour with film-festival energy. The Croisette, the Suquet hill, the Lerins Islands and the Carlton terraces deliver some of the most cinematic luxury backdrops on the French Riviera.
Private events in Cannes split between the palace salons of the Croisette, the private beaches at their feet, and the Palm Beach point at the eastern tip of the Croisette, where the event spaces open straight onto the sea. Dinners often start with sunset cocktails facing the Îles de Lérins, then move indoors as the light drops, so we plan two lighting setups from the start. In May the Film Festival fills every venue in town and doubles the pace, which we treat as part of the brief: tighter timings, more discretion, earlier booking. The rest of the year Cannes runs calm and the same rooms feel private again.
How we work in Cannes
Every shoot in Cannes is fully managed by Riva. We scout the location ahead of time, coordinate with venues and captains as needed, and arrive with the right equipment for the brief, waterproof housings for sea-side work, low-light primes for evening events, drone certification where permitted, and a strict no-publication-without-consent policy.
Once your session is complete, we deliver a first curated selection within forty-eight hours, and your fully retouched gallery within seven days. Express delivery is available on request for time-sensitive needs.
What you receive
- A password-protected online gallery, accessible forever
- High-resolution edited images, ready to print or share
- First edited photos within 48 hours, your full gallery within 7 days
- NDA on request, raw files deletion on your schedule
- Optional print delivery worldwide
Private event photography prices in Cannes (2026)
| Format | Duration | Delivered | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 hour | 30 edited photos | 790 € |
| 2 hours | 2 hours | 60 edited photos | 1,290 € |
| Half-day | 4 hours | 120 edited photos | 1,890 € |
| Full-day | 8 hours | 250 edited photos | 2,890 € |
| Weekend | 2 days | 500+ edited photos | 5,490 € |
Rates and availability verified July 2026. Prices are flat, all taxes included, and confirmed in writing before the session. See full pricing for Cannes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private event photographer cost in Cannes?
Coverage starts at 790 € all taxes included for one hour, enough for a dinner or a short reception. The half-day at 1,890 € and the full day at 2,890 € cover longer formats, and the first images arrive within 48 hours and the full gallery within 7 days, fully edited and retouched.
Can you cover an event during the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes, festival-week parties are a large part of our May calendar. We handle access constraints, work in crowded rooms without disturbing guests, and never publish anything without written consent. Availability that week is tight, so book as early as you can.
How discreet are you around high-profile guests?
We dress to match the room, shoot without flash wherever possible, and know when to put the camera down. NDAs are signed on request, images are never published without written consent, and delivery can be restricted to a single named recipient.
Can we escape the crowds for portraits during our event?
Yes. A short walk reaches the quiet lanes of Le Suquet, and a 15-minute boat from the Vieux Port reaches Île Sainte-Marguerite, ideal for a couple or family session away from the Croisette. We plan the timing so you are back before your first guests arrive.
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