Family Photographer in Provence | Valeriia Stanis

Provence has a light unlike anywhere else: golden, soft and unhurried. It brings a special tenderness to everyday moments. I’m based in Aix-en-Provence and photograph families across the region, from the cobblestone streets of Aix to olive groves, quiet villages, and landscapes filled with warm southern light.

Whether it’s a slow walk through Aix-en-Provence, a family afternoon in nature, or time together by the sea, you’re in good hands!

What a family session in Provence feels like?

Provence invites you to slow down and that’s exactly what we’ll do. We walk together, breathe the air, take in the beauty around us and let the moment unfold naturally. No rushing, no stiff posing and no pressure for everything to look perfect. Just your family, the landscape and the kind of light that makes everything feel soft and alive.

These are the photographs you’ll return to years from now - not only to remember how this season looked, but to feel what it was like to live it together.

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What I offer ?

You’re in Provence or planning to be. Maybe this is the place you call home, or maybe you’re here for a little while, wanting to remember this season of life in a beautiful and meaningful way.

There’s no need for perfect posing or perfectly behaved moments. I create a space where your family can simply be together, walking through the streets of Aix or another Provençal town, playing in a field, exploring the Calanques, holding hands, slowing down, laughing, and sharing the kind of moments that already mean the most. I’ll be there quietly, observing and documenting it with care.

The goal is to preserve the kind of moments you’ll want to return to years from now .. photographs that bring you back not only to how it looked, but to how it felt.

And truly, it’s easy to work with me. If you’d like, we can always have a call before the session to get to know each other a little better.

Where I photograph in Provence?

Aix-en-Provence · Lavender fields · Olive groves & countryside · Les Baux-de-Provence · Gordes · Luberon · Wherever your story takes us

  • For families who want to remember not just how this season looked, but how it felt.
    A session for your connection, playful movement, shared moments and the beauty of being together in the South of France.

    We can create your story in the streets of Aix, wander into nature or choose a place that feels meaningful and beautiful for your family - a hidden village, an olive grove, a field in golden light or somewhere near the sea. Each setting becomes part of the story we create together.

    • 1 hour of photography

    • 1 main location and it’s surroundings

    • 35-50 carefully edited photos

    • Delivered in 3-5 days via online gallery

    • Help with preparation & location planning

      Price: 300 euro
      **additional hour - 190 euro

  • A family of three, with a woman, a man, and a baby, enjoying a close moment against a wooden wall background. The woman is holding the baby, and the man is leaning in to kiss the baby's cheek.
  • A young girl touching a bouquet of sunflowers in a market or shop.
  • A woman holding a young girl outdoors in an alleyway, both making playful faces at the camera.
  • A woman, a man, and a young child are enjoying a happy moment indoors, with the woman smiling and the man holding the child as the child reaches out toward the woman.
  • A family walks through an outdoor market with stalls, under large trees, in a European city on a sunny day.
  • A family of three on a sunny street: a father holding a young child, and a mother with long hair wearing sunglasses, smiling at the child.
  • Woman wearing sunglasses and a long dress crouches on a city sidewalk, hugging a young child with dark hair and light-colored clothing, in an outdoor urban setting with buildings, tables, chairs, and a motorcycle in the background.
  • A black and white photo of three children smiling and hugging in front of a large fountain with a city building in the background.
  • Four people running past a stone fountain on a cobblestone street in front of a European-style building with large windows and a green door.
  • A family of five sitting and standing on steps outside in a cityscape, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
  • Three children walking together down a city street on a sunny day, holding hands.
  • A man, woman, and child in an embrace, with the man kissing the child who is lying on the woman's chest, in a close and affectionate moment.
  • A young child with curly hair wearing a white shirt and beige pants, holding a bright green plush dinosaur toy with blue and white accents.
  • A man with gray hair and a beard wearing a white shirt, a woman with dark hair and sunglasses, and a little girl with curly hair and a striped shirt standing outdoors near a building with a sign that reads 'SKEP' in gold letters.
  • A woman and a young girl holding hands and playing on a street in a European city.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To book a session, simply fill out the contact form below or send me a message on WhatsApp.
    A small deposit is required to confirm your booking. Once it is received, your date and time will be reserved!

  • I specialise in natural family photography that feels warm, honest, and full of life. My approach is documentary and candid, centred around natural light, genuine connection and the little moments that make this season of life yours. No stiff posing, no pressure to be perfect, just your family, as you are.

  • Provence is usually beautiful anytime of the year and if there is no severe conditions outside only a little rain - it will only make your photos look unique! I want you to feel comfortable and I also don’t want to damage my own equipment :) We’ll figure it out!

  • Absolutely! And if you're feeling a little nervous in front of the camera that's completely normal, almost everyone tells me the same thing 🙂

    Even though my style is candid and natural, I do guide you throughout the session. I'll suggest where to walk, what to do, give you little actions to play with or to talk and then I step back and watch for that exact moment to happen. Most people forget about the camera pretty quickly and people around us also don’t care and will forget about us in seconds!

  • No - RAW files are not provided.
    If you book me it means that you like my style and trust the whole process.

  • It depends on the type of a session, but usually I deliver within 3-5 days after 1h session or faster, because I can’t wait to share it with you!

  • I’m based in Aix-en-Provence, in the South of France, but I work across Provence and Paris. I also travel for photography projects throughout Europe upon request.

A man, woman, and young child with curly hair on a city street. The man is crouched near a gate, the child is standing with the man, and the woman is standing nearby. The building has stone walls with bars on the windows and a metal gate.

Ready to book your Family Photoshoot in Provence?

I'd love to hear about your plans! To book your session, please fill out the contact form or send me a message on whats app and I’ll get back to you in 6 -12 hours.
Let's figure out the perfect photoshoot for you ♡

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