Vivien Malagnat, wedding photographer in sunglasses, a black blazer, white sweater, light gray pants, and brown boots stands against a large stone column outside a classical building in Paris

BEYOND THE

LENS

On your wedding day, I move with quiet intention. I watch the glances, the pauses, the way your hands find each other without thinking. By tuning into the rhythm between you, your partner, and the people you love, I’m able to anticipate moments before they unfold.

I stay gently in the background, giving your day the space to breathe, so nothing feels staged or interrupted.

Based in France, I travel wherever your celebration takes place. My work is rooted in honest documentation and intentional composition. I do not believe in staging or forced moments. My role is to record the day as it unfolds, capturing not just how it looked, but how it felt. Allowing you to pass down your story to those who mean the world to you.

A Q U I E T B A L A N C E

Vivien Malagnat standing near a waterfall inside a cavern in Iceland.

ABOUT ME

I travel to explore different landscapes and types of light. My trips to Iceland, South Korea, and Scotland have shaped the way I see beauty in its most diverse forms, from the raw power of a storm to the quiet hum of a distant city. These influences continue to inform the way I frame my work in France and abroad. Japan is next on my list, as I am drawn to its unique blend of tradition and minimal design.

Vivien Malagnat, wedding photographer, in attire looking at his watch in a grand, arched, stone corridor with high ceilings and columns at Paris, near Louvre.

Off season, I find balance in the simple things. Time spent with my loved ones, and my cat, Fumble who have 16 years of experience with me.

Black cat of Vivien Malagnat, Fumble, sitting on a striped bed with soft lighting.

Vivien Malagnat in winter gear standing on a rocky hill with snow-covered mountains in the background in Iceland.

You can find me crossfiting, wake-boarding (or at least trying). Appreciating an honest and deep conversation, especially over a cold Spritz. For me, life is often at its best when it is not overcomplicated, and I look for that same genuineness in the people I meet and the stories I document.

Vivien Malagnat wearing sunglasses and a jacket in front of a bright sunset in Iceland.

Vivien Malagnat wakeboarding on a lake, wearing a black and blue life vest and gloves, with trees in the background.

I have a strong interest in technology and visual culture. Whether I am exploring new digital tools or drawing inspiration from the visual storytelling found in cinema and video games, I find that this curiosity for detail and innovation naturally carries over into my professional work.