A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom at an outdoor wedding reception. The groom is in a tuxedo, standing with his hands in his pockets at castel Bay

MODERN & DOCUMENTARY

Close-up of a romantic couple about to kiss, with the man gently holding the woman's face. Black and white photography. She wears a Jesus Peiro dress

A bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors, with the bride in a white gown and the groom in a white tuxedo jacket at mas de la rose, provence.

Vivien Malagnat, wedding photographer, dressed in a white shirt and dark pants leaning on a white balustrade outdoors on a grassy area, with trees and sky in the background at castel Bay.

the poses

THE ONE BEHIND THE CAMERA

BEYOND

I am Vivien, a photographer based in France, working internationally with couples who value intention, aesthetics and presence. I am driven by the beauty of the unscripted.

I believe the most powerful images are the ones you did not plan for, yet feel inevitable in hindsight. My work lives at the intersection of raw emotion and intentional composition. I stay in the background, anticipating moments rather than directing them, to ensure the narrative I capture is as honest as it is intentional.

ABOUT →

UNSCRIPTED

Your wedding is a day to be lived, not a production to be managed. I believe in documenting the honest energy of your celebration as it unfolds, prioritizing your presence over my intervention..

My role is to move seamlessly within the rhythm of the day, understanding when to step in and when to disappear. When we step away for portraits, my approach remains subtle and efficient, always mindful of timing, light and energy.

My goal is a balance between the raw truth of the moment and a distinct visual legacy.

narrative

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A black-and-white photo of a newlywed couple holding hands and walking on a lawn in front of a large house. The groom is dressed in a tuxedo and sunglasses, while the bride wears a lace wedding gown and holds a bouquet of flowers.

WEDDING

ABOUT

PORTFOLIO

Black and white photo of a bride and groom in elegant attire walking along a path lined with cone-shaped topiary trees, leading to a grand historic building the Château de Villette.

CONTACT

Outdoor wedding with Tatyana Kochnova dress, elegant table setting, and floral decor at Château de Villette

Close-up of a couple in wedding attire, a Alberto Palatchi dress, with an intimate pose; the bride wears a pearl necklace So Helo.

What People Are Saying

“In a world of boring, stale classic wedding photos, Vivien breaks the mould. His eye is empathic - a kind of 6th sense that makes him jump into action and seize the perfect shot without you even realising it. ”

— R & R

“We chose Vivien for our wedding, for his style and approach. He captures the highlights of the day and evening, on the fly, to incredible effect. He captures the naturalness and emotion of the moment.”

— M & A

“Vivien is absolutely exceptional. All the photos are absolutely incredible. He has an eye for capturing unique moments, hidden smiles, and the personalities of the guests.

He has such a different vision from other photographers that he makes everything beautifully unique.

Even for the “posed” photos, he was incredibly kind and empathetic, which put us at ease right away.

Thank you, Vivien!”