Wedding Photo Shoot at Domaine l'Ermitage du Rebberg, Alsace - Urmatt
I thought I didn't like weddings. Kévin and Saichat proved me wrong. I really wasn't expecting that, but I'll explain why.
The estate
The Domaine l'Ermitage du Rebberg in the fall—it was truly something special. The colors were there, and so was the light. A magnificent October sun, shining low on the horizon. The kind of day when you tell yourself you really did choose the right profession. (And that we were really lucky with the weather, but I’ll keep that to myself. I’ll take all the credit.)
What made the biggest impression on me
There are moments you just can't anticipate. I was standing there, eye to the viewfinder, and I was just thinking to myself: don't miss this. I think every wedding photographer knows that feeling of cold sweat. That stress—but it's a good kind of stress. It's what pushes you to focus and to fully experience the wedding.
I can guarantee you that the speeches were one of those moments.
The words were simple and heartfelt. The kind of speech that brings a tear to your eye even though you’ve only known the bride and groom for a few months. (I almost shed a tear and put down my camera. I held it together. I am a professional, after all.)
Where Everything Changes
The exit, the champagne. One of my favorite moments. It’s the moment when everyone lets loose at the same time. The ceremony is over—it’s a wonderful transition into the party. Champagne, laughter, kids running around. (Yes, I would have loved to see one of them fall.)
We don’t have to organize anything anymore.
The evening, hosted by
The dance floor never really emptied out. At one point, I stopped counting how many laps I’d done. It’s in moments like these that you completely forget about the photographer. People are dancing, letting loose, doing whatever they want. Me too, for that matter. But I still can’t forget why I’m here.
The thing that stuck with me, and which has since become my true motivation
The quality of the photos depends largely on the quality of the relationship with the bride and groom.
Kévin and Saïchat put their trust in me even though I’d only photographed a few weddings. We laughed and joked around. Sometimes I think I was the one who had the most fun. Seriously, thank you both.
When the bride and groom are relaxed, they forget about the camera. When they forget about the camera, the photos turn out authentic. It’s as simple as that. (Well, unless I’m the one who forgets the camera. Then it’s a total disaster.)
What happens next?
Kévin and Saichat have become friends. But be careful—it doesn't happen automatically (Hey, you have to earn it!).
Photographing a wedding means stepping into a day that isn't your own. It's a bit like watching a romantic movie whose ending you don't know. But you're completely immersed in it.
That day, at the Ermitage du Rebberg, I witnessed a wonderful story.
Are you getting married in Alsace, in the Bas-Rhin department, near Obernai? Every wedding has its own story. Let's talk about yours.
