In short
Wedding photography in Cannes, including ceremonies and receptions at the Carlton and the Martinez, where we know the terraces, the ballrooms and the light at each hour. Full-day coverage at 2,890 € is the format most couples choose, half day 1,890 € for intimate ceremonies, weekend 5,490 € from welcome dinner through brunch, all taxes included. First edited images within 48 hours, complete gallery within 7 days.
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.
Cannes weddings tend to unfold between the palace hotels of the Croisette, the Carlton and the Martinez both host ceremonies and receptions facing the sea, and the private villas of the Californie hills above Palm Beach. Couples often add portraits in Le Suquet, where the lanes of the old town climb to a terrace overlooking the whole bay. The most flattering light arrives in the last two hours before sunset, so we build the portrait session around that window. If your date falls in May, we plan carefully around Film Festival traffic and lock logistics months ahead.
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
Wedding 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 wedding photographer cost in Cannes?
Full-day coverage is 2,890 € all taxes included, the format most couples choose. A half-day at 1,890 € suits intimate ceremonies, and the weekend package at 5,490 € covers welcome dinner through brunch. Your first edited images arrive within 48 hours, the complete gallery within 7 days.
Can we get married at the Carlton or the Martinez in Cannes?
Yes, both palaces host wedding ceremonies and receptions, and we photograph there regularly. We know the terraces, the ballrooms and the light at each hour of the day, and we coordinate directly with the hotel event teams so your timeline runs without friction.
Should we avoid a Cannes wedding during the Film Festival?
Mid-May is the one window we suggest avoiding if you can. Hotels are full, the Croisette is hard to cross, and vendor prices climb. June, September and early October give you the same light over the bay with far calmer logistics.
Where do you take couple portraits on a Cannes wedding day?
Our favourite circuit runs from the beach pontoons of the Croisette to the lanes of Le Suquet and its view over the bay. For villa weddings in the Californie hills, the gardens usually give us everything we need, sea view included. Twenty to thirty minutes is enough for a full series.
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