South of France weddings

Mougins Wedding Photographer

Hilltop villages, pine trees and golf-side villas just inland from the Riviera. As a wedding photographer in Mougins I combine the quiet of the countryside with the energy of nearby Cannes and the coast.

  • More than 20 years of photographing weddings across the South of France, French Riviera and Europe.
  • Editorial + documentary approach – natural, unforced moments with clean compositions and good light.
  • Comfortable with destination timelines, multi-day weekends and international guests from the UK, US, Asia and beyond.
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Based in London and working regularly as a South of France wedding photographer across Mougins, Grasse, Cannes and the French Riviera.

Bride and groom in the hilltop village streets of Mougins in the South of France
Mougins · Countryside · Near Cannes

Weddings in Mougins – hilltop calm just above the Riviera

Mougins sits in the hills above Cannes, surrounded by pine trees, cypress and views towards the sea and the Esterel. The old village streets, nearby villas and golf clubs give you a sense of privacy while still being minutes from the coast.

Visually it is a mix of warm stone walls, shuttered houses, gardens and wide views. It works beautifully for long outdoor dinners, poolside drinks and slow evenings that run late into the night.

Many couples find me while searching for a South of France wedding photographer or French Riviera wedding photographer and then choose Mougins for a quieter, more countryside feeling weekend.

I often work with destination planners and couples who are organising from abroad. Together we build a timeline that respects the heat, the light and the reality of moving guests between hilltop villages, villas and the coast.

My focus is simple: use the surroundings well and keep you with your guests. We plan portraits around real parts of the day – a short walk through the village, a quiet corner in the garden or a quick drive to a view – without turning the day into a shoot.

If your celebrations stretch across several days around Mougins, Grasse and Cannes, I can cover welcome drinks, the wedding day and a relaxed brunch or pool party the day after, so the full story sits in one consistent set of photographs.

How I photograph weddings in Mougins

Quiet villages, golf courses and private estates each have their own rhythm. My job is to read the light and the space so you can relax into the weekend and still come away with strong, timeless images.

Light & setting

Hilltop views, gardens and warm stone

Mougins gives you layered views towards Cannes and the sea, plus sheltered courtyards and gardens. I look for simple, clean backgrounds – stone walls, trees, paths – that keep the focus on you, while still showing the South of France landscape.

Approach

Calm, natural, editorial + documentary

Most of the day is photographed as it unfolds – guests arriving through narrow streets, drinks under plane trees, dinner at long tables. For portraits you get clear, minimal direction so you look like yourselves, not over-posed.

Experience

Golf clubs, villas and multi-day weekends

I regularly photograph weddings at golf clubs, country houses and villas around Mougins and Grasse, often combined with events on the Riviera. One photographer following the whole weekend keeps the look of the images consistent from start to finish.

A small glimpse of weddings in Mougins, Grasse and nearby Riviera locations – villas, gardens, golf clubs and hilltop villages.

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Wedding couple walking through Mougins hilltop village streets at sunset
Garden wedding dinner near Mougins and Grasse in the South of France
Panoramic view over the South of France hills near Mougins at sunset
Bride and groom on Cap d’Antibes rocks after a Mougins countryside wedding weekend
French Riviera sea-view dinner paired with a Mougins countryside celebration

Favourite wedding locations around Mougins

The area around Mougins is full of villas, golf clubs and country houses. These are the types of spaces that tend to photograph especially well.

Golf & estates

Golf clubs and countryside estates

Venues with open views, lawns and terraces set among trees. They work perfectly for outdoor ceremonies, drinks by the pool and dinners that run late under the stars, with enough space for your guests to move and breathe.

Villas & houses

Private villas and family houses

Many couples choose to rent a villa for several days, using it for welcome drinks, the wedding day and a brunch. These spaces feel personal and relaxed, with plenty of corners for portraits without leaving the property.

Villages & towns

Mougins, Grasse and nearby villages

Hilltop streets, small squares and chapels make a good counterpoint to the villas and golf clubs. We can use them either for a short portrait session or for a civil ceremony before your main celebration.

Other Riviera destinations I work in

Many weddings around Mougins include events on the coast – welcome drinks in Antibes, a boat day from Cannes or portraits on Cap-Ferrat or Monaco. I regularly photograph across all of these places.

A few real weddings from the region – from hilltop gardens to sea-view hotels – to help you imagine what a Mougins weekend could look like.

Planning a wedding in Mougins

The best months for a Mougins wedding are usually May, June, September and early October – warm days, comfortable evenings and softer light. July and August can be hotter, but the hilltop location often feels fresher than the coast if we plan the day carefully.

Guests often base themselves between Mougins, Cannes and the Riviera towns. Transfers by car are straightforward, so you can host a countryside dinner one night and a sea-view cocktail or boat trip the next.

I strongly recommend keeping a separate portrait or pre-wedding session if you want to explore both the village and the coast. This lets us use the best light in Mougins, Antibes or Cap-Ferrat without pulling you away from your reception for a long stretch.

If you are also considering a more Provençal setting, have a look at my work as a Provence wedding photographer. Many couples mix a countryside weekend around Mougins with a few days deeper into Provence.

Mougins wedding photographer – FAQ

When is the best time of year for a wedding in Mougins?

May, June, September and early October usually give the best mix of temperature and light in Mougins – warm days, comfortable evenings and fewer crowds than high summer. July and August can still work very well, especially if we schedule portraits for early morning or late evening when the hills feel cooler.

How many hours of photography do we need in Mougins?

Most weddings around Mougins work best with 10 to 12 hours of coverage – from morning preparations through to the first hours of the party. For elopements or intimate celebrations we can create a shorter, more flexible plan focused on the key parts of the day.

Can we include portraits in the village or on the coast?

Yes. Many couples split portraits between Mougins village, the surrounding countryside and the coast near Cannes or Antibes. We can either keep this to a short session on the wedding day or plan a separate portrait shoot so you do not disappear from your reception for too long.

Do golf clubs and villas have special rules for photography?

Most golf clubs, villas and estates around Mougins include photography within their standard wedding agreements, but some have specific rules about access to the course or certain areas. I am happy to coordinate with your venue or planner in advance so there are no surprises on the day.

Do you photograph elopements and small weddings in Mougins?

Yes. I regularly photograph elopements and intimate weddings in and around Mougins, often with a simple ceremony in a garden or chapel and a long dinner afterwards. Coverage can be just a few hours or a half day, tailored to what you have planned.

Planning a wedding in Mougins?

Share your dates, venues and a rough outline of the weekend, and I will get back to you with availability and a clear proposal for wedding photography in Mougins and the South of France.

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I photograph weddings across the South of France, the French Riviera and Provence, so if your celebrations move between Mougins, the coast and the countryside, everything can stay with one photographer.