About this vendor
Hi, I am Sebastien. I am a French photographer based in the Sacramento area of Northern California, perfectly located between some of the most amazing mountains, coastline and wine country in the world.
First of all, thank you for taking the time to check out my work. If you’re here, it likely means that you or someone you love is planning to get married soon - congratulations! This is a very unique time in your life and I’m sure you are doing your best to make it unforgettable. After all, your wedding is a celebration of love surrounded by the people who support you the most.
My photojournalistic and candid style of shooting helps capture the true connection and happiness that will make your big day so memorable.
Contact me and let’s make it happen!
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2021.2020.2019.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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We loved having Sebastien photograph our wedding! He took the time to get to know us beforehand through multiple zoom calls, and we felt like he really wanted to understand us and ...
our vision. On the day of the wedding he was extremely supportive and encouraging. Our guests loved him, too! We were so happy with the photos when they came in. He has given us memories we will treasure for the rest of our lives!
The Best Decision We Made: Hiring Sebastien as Our Wedding Photographer
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Sebastien. From the moment we met him, we knew we were in...
the best hands. His documentary-style approach paired with his eye for stunning editorial shots meant that not only were our big moments beautifully captured, but so were the subtle, intimate ones—the glances, the laughs, the quiet touches, and every little detail in between.
Sebastien has a rare gift for making people feel at ease. He’s knowledgeable, incredibly personable, and brought such a calming and joyful energy to our day. He made us laugh, helped us stay present, and truly felt like part of the celebration rather than just someone behind a camera. His kindness and care shine through in every interaction, and more importantly, in every photograph he took.
When we received our gallery, we were absolutely blown away. Each image was captured with such intention and artistry—it honestly felt like reliving the day all over again, but through a lens of beauty we didn’t even know existed in the moment. The colors, the emotions, the compositions—every frame told a story, and together, they created the most perfect visual narrative of our wedding day.
We are endlessly grateful that Sebastien was a part of our day, and we will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives. If you're considering working with him—do it. You will not regret it. He’s not just a photographer; he’s a storyteller, an artist, and a truly wonderful human being.
10/10 – would recommend a thousand times over.
Sebastien is absolutely incredible. Working with him was one of the highlights of our wedding experience! He really took the time to get to know us as a couple, and curate our expe...
rience on our wedding day. We felt completely comfortable with him, and had so much fun collaborating and hanging out throughout the day. The photos Seb created for us will be treasured by us and our loved ones forever! <3
Words literally can not express how grateful and happy my husband and I are with our elopement photos that Sebastien photographed in Yosemite! Not only are the photos absolutely br...
eathtaking and are without a doubt something we are beyond 100% satisfied with, Sebastien went above and beyond for us. To name a few things: Out of 4 other couples who were at Taft Point getting sunset photos for their wedding, Sebastien stayed with us there shooting photos until dark well after everyone had left! This was past our contracted time. I asked him to shoot a few photos of my sister and her husband since they so graciously came out to California for our wedding and he did so at no extra cost and was so accommodating. I have never felt comfortable in front of a camera but Sebastien has a magical way of almost making you feel as though he isn't even there with a camera. He gets to know you personally prior to the event and will incorporate personal scenarios during the shoot to bring out raw emotions. For example, he played some of our favorite songs and it literally brought tears to my eyes in the moment. He asked us to share some significant moments within our relationship to capture intimate, secure emotions between my husband and I. Sebastien was truly an answered prayer and I am FOREVER grateful for him, and his sweet wife and all that they did for us!
We fell in love with Sebastien immediately, from the first moment of the first video call. He is a remarkable human; warm, electric, conscious, creative, present, playful and truly...
delightful to be around. Right from the beginning he was so easy to connect with and refreshingly original, asking us questions about our story, our love and our dreams. We felt seen and heard on so many levels, which was something that we were longing for in the person who would capture our most special day, our wedding. We trusted him immediately and that trust only grew.
Beyond his exceptional talent, he was extremely professional and his process is seamless. He is communicative, responsive and timely. He also exemplified true leadership. We felt like he was inviting us in to each part of our day, holding time and logistics so that we could just lean in to the experience. He seemed to know what we needed before we even did and offered us opportunities to connect with each other, our guests and with nature in ways we would never have imagined otherwise.
He orchestrated family photos, diffusing any tension with humor and compassion. He captured the sweetest moments of getting ready, first look and ceremony with grace and agility, displaying true skill at being both invisible and present all at once. He noticed our need for alone time right after the ceremony, swiftly ushering us into a quiet ride in our “chariot” (his amazing van) from the ceremony site to the reception. He even swept us away for a magical sunset walk through the golden fields to where the light was just right, switching shoes with the groom so he would have boots to walk up the hills.
And then of course, there is his immense artistic talent. His photos tell a beautiful story of our love and our best-day-ever. They portray raw and authentic emotion, the beauty of nature, subtle details and nuance, multi-dimensionality. His passion and care is profoundly felt through his work.
Sebastien, is a real gift to the world and we are eternally grateful to know him and for his presence and dedication to our love and our story. We can’t wait to be with him again for anniversary’s, with our babies and for more nature adventures together!
You would be absolutely crazy to skip on booking Sebastien for your wedding. He is the real deal. Not only was he a delight to work with on the day but the album he created for us ...
captured our family, our friends, the decor, the venue and us in the truest and most authentic light. I ended up printing photos of different guests to go inside the thank you cards after the wedding and has so many requests to get digital copies because they wanted to use the photos for holiday cards and to be printed large to frame. My husband and I are forever grateful for the referral to Seb!
It feels odd writing a review for Sebastien because one doesn't normally write reviews for family... and that is definitely what he has become to us. Sebastien has shot our engagem...
ent shoot, welcome party and now wedding and each time we have been completely overjoyed to just be in his company. He has a way of making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. From my 3 year old nephew to our fathers to even my husband's stoic grandma, Sebastien had a way of capturing everyone beautifully. Seeing him work is truly art. He is seemingly everywhere at all times and all of the guests have commented how amazing it was to watch him sprint from one place to another to get the perfect shot. I'm confused how during a 12+ hour work day I never watched him sit down. He is just unbelievable. Some notable things:
During our engagement shot, my then fiance and I were beyond nervous and Sebastien had a way of melting all of our worries. We felt like we were just on a date together instead of feeling rigid in front of a camera. It was one of the most fun moments in our wedding planning process and we still look at our pictures constantly.
During our welcome party, Sebastien saw people taking phone pictures and made an effort to help everyone out on their iPhone shots. Our guests loved his help and he managed to get iPhone shots of our guests while managing his two cameras. He is truly a pro.
During our wedding, we were doing a traditional Albanian circle dance and Sebastien was in the middle of the circle on his knees taking pictures of the action. Most photographers would take pictures from the outside of the circle but Sebastien was in the crowd not afraid of anything. My mom was also very touched when she gave Sebastien a scarf and instead of rejecting it he tied it around his neck for the remainder of the wedding.
I mean I haven't even gone into the quality of work because that truly speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor and just book Seb. It will be the best decision you make.
If you are even considering another photographer, you're making the wrong choice. Seb is BRILLIANT! My sister and her husband had gotten married a few years prior to me and had nar...
rowed down their options to two photographers (Seb being one of them). The other photographer was a little cheaper so they went with her and regret it every single day. Don't make the same mistake they did!
I hired Seb for our engagement photos originally. He blew it out of the park! It was a no-brainer that we'd hire him again for our intimate wedding.
He is organized, tech savy, familiar with shooting locations, experienced, easy going, energetic, athletic, kind, hard working, passionate. The list goes on and on.
I will work with Seb until the end of time.
Seb is the best photographer you will ever come across. Do not hesitate to hire him for your wedding and all of your couple photo needs. My husband and I fell in love with Seb's ph...
otos on Instagram and met him first on Zoom. He is charming and delightful and has a talent for making you feel totally natural and at ease - a special skill when taking photos can sometimes feel unnatural! We were clear with Seb that we wanted our photos to capture the fun and silly nature of our relationship as well as our love. Seb listened to us and did just that. We hired him for our engagement photos and then our wedding. Hiring Seb was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. We will cherish his photos of this special time in our lives forever. Thank you Seb!
I really wish I could give Sebastien more than 5 stars! He's been an absolute delight to work with since we first reached out to him in February 2020. As the date may imply, we soo...
n had to reschedule our wedding and Sebastien was more than accommodating. If you do yourself the favor of scheduling an introductory meeting with him, you'll notice immediately just how warm and thoughtful he is, and how seriously he takes the opportunity to photograph your major life milestones. While his support in the lead-up to the wedding was fantastic, it was nothing compared to his performance on the big day! He brought a professional, but exuberant, tone to each photo session. Literally jogging between hotel rooms to capture us getting ready, sitting backwards on a pedicab to snap pics of us in transit to the venue. and tightly coordinating the dozens of different lineups we had for the family photo portion made him a big hit with the entire wedding party. People still talk about how incredible he was to watch work. At the end of the day, though, what matters are the pictures and I have to say they exceeded all expectations. He caught the sweet, intimate moments and the big, fun moments with equal skill. He also distributes the photos via a beautiful website that makes it easy to view and share with friends.
I don't write a ton of reviews, but it was important to us to let folks know that you are in very capable, very caring hands if you book with Sebastien. He was a genuine highlight of our wedding day and we pull up his pictures weekly just to re-live the best time of our life. I hope anybody reading this has an equally special experience.
To say it was an honor having Sebastien capture our wedding day is a complete understatement. From the moment we had our consultation with him, I knew I wanted him to photograph ou...
r wedding. Not only is his work exceptional, but his warm, enthusiastic & personable energy that he brings to every conversation and on your big day like any other photographer I've ever worked with.
I could write so much about what I loved about working with Sebastien. But a few of my most favorite things are:
-He invests in his clients. Our initial consultation was well over 1 hr+, and it never felt like a consultation, but more like a conversation. It was truly Sebastien wanting to get to know us as a couple and understand what was and wasn't important to us.
-He balances his personable communication with both responsiveness and professionalism. All of the logistics were very streamlined with Sebastien--from the contract to creating the timeline, shot list and retrieving our images, it all was very easy.
-He's very efficient. By far the quickest family photo set I've ever experienced. He managed to get through all family/bridal party portraits in under 30 minutes (and they were great photos!)
-His infectious energy. My wedding guests still are talking about how upbeat and enthusiastic Seb was on the day of our wedding. He played a crucial role in making our day incredibly warm, intimate and fun.
-He helped me stay in the moment. One of my favorite memories was a moment we had in an old barn right after the ceremony. Seb put on one of our favorite songs and let us just exist in the moment together. Not only were those photos from the barn my very favorite of the entire day, but one of the most memorable moments that I'll never forget.
His work speaks for itself, so I'll post a few here. But you will not regret hiring Sebastien to capture your day!
Best photographer ever!! I’ve worked with multiple photographers and hands down Sebastian is the best in the business! The quality of his photos are unbeatable and incredible! He h...
as such enthusiasm and love for his work and will make anyone look stunning! He will help you feel at ease and will direct you! I cannot wait to work with him again in the future! I wish all of my photography shoots have been with him! No one else compares!!
I am so grateful that my friend recommended Seb to us. The moment my then fiancé and I had our first Zoom call with him, we couldn’t imagine anyone else by our side on our wedding ...
day. We interviewed a couple other photographers after meeting Seb, purely out of doing our due diligence, but knew he was the one right off the bat. Seb’s work is unique and stunning, but his stellar personality won us over. The three of us connected so quickly on a personal level, which is so important when considering what an integral part he would be at our wedding. One moment I render so vividly with Seb was when I arrived to the venue on the wedding day. He told me there was an issue with our chosen ceremony location because of the natural lighting and time of day. He proposed moving the ceremony to a different location and painted the figurative picture of how the ceremony would go. His confidence and excitement with the change put me completely at ease, and his vision made our ceremony better than we could have imagined! You will not get just a “vendor” with Seb. You get his heart and soul and a friendship, if you’re lucky :)
I initially discovered and booked Seb in 2019 when searching for a wedding photographer. Our Summer 2020 wedding went the way of most other large gatherings during the Covid-19 pan...
demic, so after postponing it we decided to also book him -- having never actually met in-person, only on Zoom -- for a 3-day photoshoot in Montana where we planned to elope. It was risky, committing that much money and time to someone we'd never met.
But it turned out to be one of the BEST decisions I made, of the countless decisions in the last 2 years of wedding planning. Seb talked about how he tried to be friends with his couples, but my now-husband and I are both super awkward in front of a camera and introverts to boot, so I had doubts about whether we could *actually* be friends with a random person. After those 3 days though, I was sad to see Seb leave to fly back to Sacramento, and by the time our actual wedding rolled around I was anticipating getting to hang out with him again! I am already mentally planning to hire him again for a 5-year anniversary photoshoot -- putting my (future) money where my mouth is.
As to his work: both sets of our photos far exceeded our expectations, both true to his artistic style (I had picked Seb based primarily on the strength of his portfolio) and to us as people. I was looking for a fine art photography style, though I preferred moodier play of light than the bright-and-soft aesthetic of film photographers, but I also wanted to capture candid emotion -- and our photos did both to a T.
Btw, we took Seb on a strenuous 9-mile hike in Glacier National Park during our engagement shoot, and *while* carrying the heaviest pack full of multiple cameras and lenses, he still hiked faster than us while looking less out of breath. He is not going to be tired out by a long wedding day of shooting, and he is serious about the "adventure" part of his adventure sessions if you are.
My husband and I recently celebrated our 20 year wedding anniversary, and as has become a tradition for us, plan a shoot every 10 years, and wanted to find a photographer who would...
capture us as we are at this stage in our lives. We would not have ordinarily been made aware of Seb as he specializes in elopements, but on the very glowing recommendation of a trusted friend, discovered his masterful work.
From the moment we began our involvement, Seb was responsive, helpful, respectful, courteous, and insightful. His customary initial meetup entailed learning about our relationship and sharing his story and style, and we so appreciated his transparency and openness. The meeting felt warm, engaging, and friendly—like a call with an old friend.
He was in continuous communication with us throughout the process to ensure that he understood our priorities. We had a very ambitious goal of shooting at many of our favorite spots in San Francisco, and many others thought this would not be possible, but Seb crafted a seamless plan to shoot over two days, with all the considerations for timing and light conditions accounted for. He managed these myriad variables effortlessly. His plan was so well articulated and detailed that he had our shooting locations mapped out to the minute and even second (seriously!). He somehow kept things moving quickly though our experience was that of a very romantic and meandering journey.
Seb took the time to get to know us and our relationship ahead of the shoot, so during our time together, he used our favorite music and the knowledge of our love story to create the most moving and special moments together. The photos we have aren’t just portraits of how we looked on those days—they’re gifts from him of artistic works that are sealed in time and that capture a very meaningful moment for the two of us—so very many moments, each of which has a unique story and memory for us now.
What was very surprising despite his careful detail orientation and time appreciation, was how little his concern with charging for his time or even managing his own basic needs. He arrived early and left late, always eager to find more to shoot, ambitiously navigating his several cameras, contorting himself to find the right shooting angles, and running from place to place—seemingly without need for food or rest. He very clearly has tremendous passion for his craft and worked tirelessly for us.
When we received our photo gallery, beyond the most exquisite photos we had ever seen, what struck us most is that ours looked nothing like any of the galleries we had ever seen from his portfolio before, but perfectly captured how we see each other—yet somehow better. He doesn’t just see Instagram worthy opportunities, he sees people as they are, but somehow reimagined in their most exquisite form. What a gift that is to share.
We had many events scheduled to mark this occasion, but working with Seb on those days will forever be the highlight of this time for us. His generosity of spirit and passion for love, life, beauty, and authenticity seem too good to be true but are somehow real, raw, and in the flesh. He will bring these things out of you, render them in artistic works, and carve them in time.
My fiancé and I booked Sebastien for our engagement shoot in Yosemite and it was the best decision we've ever made! Sebastien was so punctual & professional from the get go- with p...
rompt responses and zoom meetings to get to know us. You can tell how passionate he is about his work from the first second you speak to him, and he truly cares that he delivers what you want. The day of we were so nervous because I wanted these photos to be amazing and I'm a perfectionist, I was just hoping the experience wouldn't be awkward and he'd be able to capture who we really are. Let me just say he did nothing short of delivering! He made us so comfortable during the shoot, of course it was a little awkward in the beginning but after the initial few shots he just had a way of allowing us to be vulnerable with him and be ourselves, at some points it was like he wasn't even there. He also made sure the day was such a great experience for us, he truly wanted us to have fun. The best part, the photos turned out better than I ever could have imagined! I had very high expectations and he exceeded all of them! We will cherish these photos and that day forever. I cannot say enough great things about him and his work.
Me and my husband had the best time with Sebastien! From the very first email and even after he shared with us our gallery, he was super professional and helpful, great at communic...
ating with us and easygoing. He made us feel super comfortable during our session, walk us through the process before to ease our nervousness, and had such a great energy the day of. One of the things we liked the most about working with him is that it didn't feel transactional to us and he really takes the time to get to know you as a couple. You won't regret working with him, you'll have not only amazing pictures but an equally awesome experience.
From the very beginning of the process of working with Sebastien, he was so friendly, responsive, and his energy and passion quickly became apparent.
The couples session with Seb...
astien was amazing! He immediately made us comfortable upon meeting him in person and rather than a photo shoot it felt like we were going on an adventure with a long-time friend.
The day (we took a hike in Marin County) was so much fun and was truly a bonding experience for us. The photos that came after were beautiful. We don’t consider ourselves photogenic, so how Sebastien managed to get shot after shot of us looking good is really something to behold.
We met ahead of the session just to spend a little more time warming up to each other, and I love that Seb tries to make a point to do this - it’s clear that his priority is the couples’ comfort, and really wants to capture memories, not just simply capture “photos.”
Most importantly, beyond capturing amazing pictures, Seb was able to capture so much of our emotion and love in his photos, and that’s all due to his work in making us extremely comfortable and giving us enough direction, but not too much, so that it allowed us to be natural with each other.
I love that we will forever have the wonderful memories from that day captured in these stunning photos, and every time we look through them we're reminded of all the fun and love from those few hours together.
If you work with Sebastien, you’re really getting two things for the price of one. An experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life and professional, quality photos that will blow you away.
We really couldn’t recommend Sebastien enough!
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ife (as it was for me and my now husband).
Furthermore...
Memories = top priority (no brainer?)
How does one capture memories? Photos!!!
This was our thinking. I spent a lot of time—bold & italicized emphasis on lot—searching for the best photographer for us. It was the top item on our checklist, as we knew that you have to book a good photographer in advance!! Fast forward, a few much necessary introductory calls/meetings and email exchanges with potential photographers later, and we are convinced that Sebastien is our guy (he didn't do anything out of his ordinary, btw).
Sebastien easily secured his spot in our planning process. Pricing may be on the steeper side considering all options, but this is in no way a disqualifier based on the quality, character, and downright professionalism that this guy brings to the table.
I will just say to future newlyweds this --> Sebastien can not be matched in his immaculate attention to detail, fun and unique creativity, distinct experience and expertise, AND his careful consideration to your needs. We felt so comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire process of working with him. Last but certainly not least - his work is incredible - that of a genius!!!! He is a true artist. And now a friend. If your budget can allow, I would prioritize your photography, and therefore Sebastien, at the top of your list. You will not regret this decision.
Working with Seb was the BEST decision that we made for our elopement. Not only is he a crazy talented photographer, he is truly a great human being. Seb made us feel like we wer...
e old friends right of the bat. In fact, my now husband, an introvert who could care less about wedding planning, did most of the talking on the call and the day of! His energy was absolutely amazing (so much that we wanted to bottle it up and take it home with us)! He was just as excited as we were on our day and it shows in his work. We gave Seb free rein on our day and he did not disappoint! He captured our day and relationship perfectly. We cannot wait to work with him again!
We had an INCREDIBLE experience with Seb. From the moment we first spoke with him over the phone, his contagious energy made us feel so excited and comfortable. He truly cared abou...
t getting to know us and building rapport well before we had our session. In turn, we had an absolute blast doing the shoot..way more than I would have ever imagined. Seb is truly passionate about what he does, and it shows in the final product. He helped us to express our genuine love and emotion - and captured that beautifully. Our photos came out absolutely stunning. Look no further than Sebastien - he is truly the full package. I would not hesitate to work with him again!
If you're looking through photographers, trying to choose one to work with for ANY wedding or milestone, I suggest you HALT and contact Seb immediately!
Seb is not just a super t...
alented photographer (though he is certainly that) - he is a standout human who makes a huge effort to get to know his couples. He became a true friend, and went above and beyond to capture our day organically as part of the special community surrounding us on this special occasion. He went above and beyond to travel to New York (my hometown) to capture the day and couldn't have been more self-sufficient or easy to work with the whole year.
His aesthetic is gorgeous, and the natural unposed style he elicited from us was way beyond our expectations (we're not natural posers!). We're so dang grateful to have been connected with you, Seb! Can't wait to see all the gorgeous couples to come!
Seb is truly one of a kind! Our experience with him was amazing! He goes above and beyond to not only your capture perfect wedding photographs but also making the experience captur...
ing them unforgettable. He has such a great eye behind the lens and really knows how to capture the feeling at that exact moment in his photographs. He knew exactly what we wanted and exactly what we didn't want. Every SINGLE photo he took is frame-worthy, and we are still having trouble picking a few selects to hang in our house.
Seb is also one of the coolest guys we have ever been around. From the moment we spoke with him via skype, to the day he showed us the photos he made us feel extremely special. He has such a great attitude and always made us smile! He really took the time to get to know us and who we were and what we were all about. He knew I was nervous to be in front of the camera and helped me relax with funny stories, playing music I liked, talked about our cats, and even had us play word games to distract us and prevent us from looking awkward in from of the camera. You spend a lot of personal time with your wedding photographer and I wished we had more time to hang out with him (with or without the camera!). He worked so hard to capture every moment and make everyone feel part of the experience. We highly highly recommend Seb for anyone's wedding and we wish him the best!!!!
There aren't enough words to describe how amazing and talented Sebastien is! We absolutely loved working with him (as did our bridal party and families)! Sebastien made our engage...
ment photos, our wedding day photos, and our day-after session so much fun and easy. We were both nervous before the engagement session about being photographed, but Sebastien made it so easy, gave us pointers to make the pictures look great and natural, and ensured we had fun. We trusted him completely by the time the wedding came around, and had no doubt he would do an amazing job. His work is phenomenal, and we were blown away by the photos!!! We can't recommend him highly enough!
Sebastien quite literally saved our wedding. I was so stressed and turning into a bridezilla when he showed up. He came in with such a calm spirit and just took control of the situ...
ation. He kept me calm and laughing when I normally hate taking pictures. He got both sides of our entire family to take a group photos in less than 2 minutes. This was around 50 people ages 2 - 85. Absolutely incredible. He has a way to get the most natural photos in the moment and makes you have fun in the meantime. We had a 10 minute couple session with him, and he asked before the shoot if we wanted to do 5, 10, or 15 minutes. He was more on top of the schedule than our wedding planners! Every person who interacted with him at the wedding has commented on how amazing he was. Of course all my bridesmaids were in love with him so that made photos so fun. The beauty of his work speaks for itself. Truly an artist. Makes you feel like you're hanging out with a friend. He went above and beyond in every way possible. The pictures turned out stunning, and it was unbelievable how quickly he had them back to us. He captured so many fun moments we wouldn't have even known about if it wasn't for him. Also a fun surprise was that he also made a bunch of GIFs along with the photos! I recommend him to every couple I hear is getting married.
Wow. Where to even begin. I'm someone who appreciates the little things. The details always matter and Sebastien is an artist who truly understands what that is. His vision and his...
heart are hand in hand. He is one of the most talented photographers I've ever met. My fiance and I did an engagement photoshoot with him, and he made us feel so comfortable and natural. The pictures turned out INCREDIBEEE!! His vibrant energy and passion for what he does made our pictures turn out GREAT!! It was such a joy getting to know Sebastien, and seeing how the pictures turned out gives my fiance and I amazing memories to always look back on. Can't express it enough...this dude is amazing!!! Thank you, Sebastien!!
When my husband and I were starting to plan our wedding, we both found Sebastien independently. We loved his reportage style, use of natural light, and the toning of his photograph...
s and were excited to reach out. His first email to us was full of personality and enthusiasm. We hopped on a video call and by the end we were so comfortable with him and could tell he loves what he does. Without question, we were ready to hire him.
Months later, we had our engagement session with Sebastien. He went above and beyond and shot us at our apartment, on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco as the sun was starting to set, and on our roof at twilight. He played our favorite songs and had games for us to play to help us get into the moment and feel natural in front of the camera. We had so much fun with him! The engagement session was a great way for the three of us to get to know each other and we were even more confident that he would deliver on our wedding day. When we received the photos, we were blown away.
Leading up to the wedding day, Sebastien was so communicative. He set expectations for the day and dug into what was most important to us by sending a questionnaire. We got married at Cuffey’s Cove, a venue Seb had been wanting to shoot, but had never been to before. He did research in advance and when our wedding weekend arrived, Sebastien immediately got to work to find the best spots to shoot.
Sebastien is full of positivity and energy and has the unique ability to oscillate between directing photos and blending into the background to get the best result. Like our engagement shoot, he had games for us to play during our couple portraits that calmed our nerves and be present in the moment. Sebastien had our family and friends smiling and laughing with his humor during formal portraits, and was a big part of making our reception the incredibly fun dance party it was, all while getting every shot. He also took more couple portraits of us the following day, because there was no chance for our cliffside sunset photos due to timing and lack of sun the night of our wedding. We’re so thankful for that last set of images!
When we received the photos, we were beyond happy with every one of them (and there are many!). Seb delivered them much more quickly than we expected, as well. My husband called him a ninja, because when reviewing the galleries, we noticed that Seb seemed to be everywhere at once, getting multiple angles of the same moment stealthily. Not once was he in the way or detracting from a moment. He truly is impressive and when you hire him, you don’t need a second shooter. Seb took photos of the surrounding area before our wedding that set the scene, beautiful details shots, priceless candid photos, and the most amazing portraits of my husband and me that we’ll ever have. We’re so grateful. Love you, Seb!
Sebastien is a true artist. He not only has an eye but also an amazing personality to match. Everyone who interacted with him at our wedding spoke highly of him and how much they e...
njoyed having him as our photographer. He has a wonderful energy and makes you feel so comfortable. We are in love with all our imagery and the richness of the colors that make his style unique. Thank you, Sebastien!!
Sebastien far exceeded our expectations for our wedding photos! I don't like taking photos or being the center of attention so I knew our photographer had his or her work cut for t...
hem. Sebastien made it so easy, he was so thorough and listened to exactly what we wanted. He was easily able to accomodate my fear of attention and captured so many good moments. It was like he was one of the family guests, so friendly and easy to talk to. His style and vision is so unique and it takes my breath away everytime I look at our photos <3 A truly talented artist
We had the pleasure of working with Seb on our engagement session this February. It was incredibly special for us to invest in photos together as we often forget to take them and w...
e wanted to capture the excitement of our engagement and our new chapter ahead. From the get-go, we knew we had been extremely lucky to find Seb — he was incredibly organized, had a genuine interest in our story, and helped make our shoot a total breeze from end to end. Personalizing our experience made for a comfortable, and exceptional shoot — even despite brisk weather and wind, we had such a fun time, and the final result was above and beyond our expectations, genuinely capturing who we are and the joy that we share. If you're thinking about working with Seb, you can expect a thoughtful, energizing creative with an eye for color, dimension, and light.
Sebastien was an absolute dream to work with! His unique vision created some of the most spectacular photos. He’s a true artist! Sebastien captured every moment of OUR story perfec...
tly. I wanted moody and he blew our expectations out the water!! We are forever grateful.
We used Sebastien to shoot our engagement photos, and couldn't have been happier with how the photos turned out! Seb was professional, communicative, and made us feel completely at...
ease both before, during, and after the session. I loved how they turned out - there was no posing or cliche shots, everything was just very natural and in the moment. I felt like he captured my fiancé and I in our natural element, which made the photos so much more special. He's shot many of my friends, and I'm sure after our photos, he'll be shooting many more :)
We found Sebastien on Junebug weddings and were instantly impressed by his talent, the authenticity of his photos, and the emotions he captures in his photos. We spoke with Sebasti...
en over the phone and immediately felt at ease with him. We really appreciated that he took the time to get to know us and to share information about himself so that we could figure out if he would be a good fit for us.
We had a blast during our engagement session—despite some very blustery winds and having to lug our outfit changes with him, Sebastien was so positive, encouraging and joyful. He helped us to connect with our emotions during the session and made us feel comfortable being vulnerable in front of the camera. We were blown away by our engagement photos and how incredible they were.
On our wedding day, Sebastien was a huge source of positivity—his humor and energy helped to calm our nerves, and our friends and relatives all raved about Sebastien’s outgoing personality. Sebastien manages to seamlessly and unobtrusively integrate himself into the wedding day, while capturing the most stunning and creative photos. Our wedding photos turned out better than we could have ever hoped for. We were also impressed by how prompt Sebastien was with his turnaround time and how quickly we got to see our photos. We can not recommend him highly enough—our wedding day would not have been the same without him. Needless to say we will be trying to recruit him to document all major life events in the future.
Sebastien shot our engagement photos in Big Sur in November of 2018 and he exceeded our expectations in every way!! He was very communicative up front and really got to know us bef...
ore our photo session. The day of our session he made us feel so at ease and it was a truly enjoyable and memorable time for us. Then, he got the fully edited photos to us SO fast and they looked absolutely GORGEOUS! I cried when I saw them and multiple people have told us they are the most beautiful engagement photos they have ever seen. I can only say positive things about Sebastien, he is insanely talented and was born to be a photographer. (I am a photographer myself so I am super picky!) He is also an incredibly kind person and is a joy to be around. He has given us photos we will treasure forever and we are so so grateful.
Sebastien Bicard is one of the most talented wedding photographers in the United States, if not the world. Once I looked at his Instagram profile, I knew that he was our guy. With ...
Sebastien it is not just wedding photography, it is art. He photos feel like they should be hanging in a gallery somewhere or gracing the pages of Vogue. He has such an innovative and incredible eye, and such a stellar personality to boot. He loves love and it shows. From the constant communication (everything from body image to the name of everyone involved) to checking in with us the day of about everything and anything, I knew that I could trust him with the most important day of our lives. Most weddings you have a few great photos, Sebastien gave us hundreds. I wept when I saw the pictures, they were so beautiful. All my friends on social media have commented, “Who was your photographer? These are amazing!” Every guest commented on how fun and talented Sebastien was, as he found the coolest corner for the most interesting shot, asking how did you find someone so phenomenal. We feel beyond blessed by the images and memories Sebastien has left us for the rest of our lives.
Sebastien is wicked talented and a beautiful human. He makes you feel so comfortable and captures the true essence of your wedding day.
We were married on Summer Solstice 2018 in ...
Incline Village and themed our day: an abundance of love tapping into the lightness and gratitude surrounding everyone. He was an integral part of making this feeling happen.
His work captures the genuine nature of the two of us. We were so impressed with the time he took in advance to get to know us as a couple— which evoked beautiful emotion of the day.
His personality and demeanor fit perfectly with our families and friends. Everybody raved about Sebastian—being so warm and comfortable. They still talk about him.
His attention to detail,creative ideas and quality of work made an otherwise stressful day go so seamless.
There is no need to look for anyone else. Book him now — he will exceed all expectations!
And...he is high demand.
Thank you Seb! You are the best.
L&M
We could not recommend Sebastien more highly. We wanted someone who could capture our love and the intimate relationships we have cultivated throughout our lives with authenticity,...
joy, and beauty. He did this and more. We looked at many photographers but none compared to Sebastien. He is a true artist who has the ability connect with those around him to capture the most intimate scenes. While he had never met us before, he did a long interview up front to understand more about our lives and our love. This level of attention continued through the entire process till the last snap of the evening. It went such a long way to making the experience and images just perfect.
During the wedding he brought such energy and joy yet was able to stay behind the scenes so that he could capture authentic moments. In addition, I am not sure how he did it but the images he capture with us, our friends and family were so reflective of our relationships with those people. It was remarkable.
Finally the quality of the images were just stunning. The way the light hit our faces, the flickering of the lanterns from the trees, the smiles of love and the tears of joy....magical.
Just trust us. Work with Sebastien.
Hugs and thanks again Sebastien!
Blair Miller & Benjamin Patton
Can’t say enough amazing things about Sebastien! He met and exceeded all of our expectations. He was professional and made both our couples session and wedding fun. He took the tim...
e to get to know us and did everything he could to understand our vision and he delivered. We’ve gotten so many compliments on our photos and our guests were OBSESSED with our fun and hilarious French photographer.
If you're at all local, or even anywhere on the west coast, I cannot recommend working with Sebastien enough. His energy and enthusiasm is contagious, working with him is incredibl...
y fun, and his photography style and his images are wonderful.
I cannot stress how HIGHLY I recommend Sebastien for your wedding and engagement photography needs!!!! He is a super cool and fun guy overall, and that makes your photo session ver...
y easy going and fun and he has the best energy for your wedding day. All of our bridal party and guests were raving about how energetic and fun he was to have around! Aside from the fact that he is fun to be around he takes the most breathtaking and GORGEOUS photos! Seriously, we can not stop ooing and ahhing over our photos!! To this day people keep coming up to me and saying how gorgeous our wedding photos are. Sebastien was a dream to work with. He was super organized and responsive. Seriously even when he was working 3 or 4 weddings in a weekend he was still replying to emails within 1-2 days. He had so much information that was helpful for planning our day, tips for preparing for the wedding day, and even picking out our outfits for engagement shots. We had an idea of where we wanted our engagement shots done but he had location suggestions that turned out to be AMAZING! He really knows his stuff and he knows his way around California. Not in Cali? He will travel to you and loves adventure! Sebastien was professional, responsive, super fun, and delivered the highest quality of product. I will cherish my engagement and wedding photos forever and I am so so so grateful that I found him to be our photographer!!
Working with Sebastien was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! He was extremely easy to work with from start to finish. He was very organized providing us ...
with questionnaires to get to know us better, make us feel comfortable on our engagement shoot to knowing exactly what photos we needed for our wedding. He really kept us on track, which was nice considering all the other things that were going on during the planning process. It is also not hard to love his personality, even our guests complimented his high energy and charm. But most importantly of all, Sebastien was able to capture the most beautiful photos we have ever taken. We will no doubt be cherishing them for a lifetime, and to me that is priceless! Thank you again Sebastien, we couldn’t be happier!
Not only is Sebastien an amazingly talented photographer, he’s down to earth and super fun to work with! Sebastien exceeded our expectations from the moment we spoke to him online...
. We had an epic experience during our engagement shoot- it felt like my wife and I were on this adventure out in nature and we had Sebastien there to document it! Our engagement photos were breathtaking and every single wedding photo brought all the feels! We admire his passion for photography and his natural and organic style. He does an excellent job at capturing the mood. My wife and I are awkward in front of the camera but he did an impressive job helping us be ourselves and captured those spontaneous moments so beautifully. He was very professional, organized and helpful throughout the wedding planning process. He really took the time to get to know us and also spent time to address any questions or concerns we had. Despite how stressful weddings can be, especially in the thick of wedding season, Sebastien was enthusiastic, calm, and focused while working extremely hard to get photos of every little detail, every person, and every moment at our wedding! We can’t thank you enough Sebastien! Thanks for being part of our special day :)
Sebastien is awesome! Not only is Seb full of energy and smiles, he has an amazing eye and delivers some of the most beautiful cinematic art. My wife and I first met Seb online. ...
Our intro video call, which was supposed to last about 30 minutes, ended up going almost for almost 2 hours, as we shared countless stories and laughs. We knew right away Seb was the right man to photograph our wedding. From the start, he was very organized and detailed, and really took the time to get to know us as a couple.
On the day of the wedding, Sebastien showed up right on time and ready to rock! If you’ve never met Seb, you’re in for a treat. He floated seamlessly around the venue, capturing every moment from different angles and perspectives. In addition to candid moments, Seb is a pro at directing set shots. Everyone involved loved his flair and charisma.
Our photos were finalized and available in just a couple weeks. Needless to say, we were super impressed and very happy with the results. We would not hesitate to recommend Sebastien for any photography needs and hope to keep in touch as friends. Thanks Seb!
My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Sebastien for our engagement shoot in San Francisco. Per Seb’s request, we started at our apartment and went on to take additional ...
photos in our neighborhood. From the very beginning to the end of our time together, Seb made us feel super comfortable, stoked in the moment, and so in love. The fact that he got to know us beforehand and was able to capture the little moments in between shots meant the world to us. We’ve gotten such amazing feedback from our friends and family about how unique & beautiful our engagement photos turned out. I highly recommend working with him!
Incredible experience! My fiance and I had such a wonderful time with Sebastien. This was our first time having photos professionally taken and I was not sure what to expect. Sebas...
tien made us feel so comfortable the entire time. We were laughing and having a ton of fun. He has a great sense of humor and ton of little tricks up his sleeve to keep you smiling :) The whole evening felt like a fun date night experience. Highlyyyy recommend!
I honestly don’t have enough good things to say about Sebastien. He made the entire process, from our first phone conversation to our reception so easy. He is insanely talented, an...
d so easy to be around, he just felt like another guest at the wedding. His shots were perfectly spontaneous and organic and really captured us as a couple. His level of professionalism is off the charts, but it’s perfectly balanced with his casual, down to earth vibe. I would recommend him to anyone!
Seb is a truly amazing guy and talented photographer! He genuinely wants to get to know the people he photographs and likewise wants them to get to know him. We completed several s...
urveys prior to our engagement shoot to help Seb get to know us as a couple and what we are looking for in our photographs. He also shared the same information with us so that when we met in person finally for our shoot it was an easy and natural transition. When we met for the shoot he instantly set expectations of how the evening would go and his style. We loved how he would give us guidance in terms of how to pose but also give us the freedom to act natural so he could capture real raw moments. He would give us prompts that sparked raw emotion which lended to a beautiful experience overall and not just a photo shoot! We also thanked Seb for introducing us to a new area of the Marin headlands that we likely would not have experienced otherwise. We are absolutely in love with our photos and truly had a wonderful experience shooting with Seb! Thank you Seb!
Sebastien was absolutely incredible: wonderfully energetic, happy and attentive, felt like part of the wedding party with his friendly demeanor, and to top it all off, we got total...
ly fantastic pictures! All of the people I've showed his photos to all say that the photos should be framed. I've looked at them countless times. If you love photos that capture the spirit of your day, he's the one! He's easy to engage and will put you right at ease. I recommend him!
Sebastien was not only a blast to work with, but also delivers absolutely beautiful pictures. We did both our engagement photoshoot and our wedding with Sebastien, and have so many...
epic pictures from both. For our engagement session, we elected to go big and do an adventure road trip photoshoot. We met Sebastien for the first time at the Las Vegas airport, and immediately he put us at ease. We then spent the next three days in the car with him, driving through three different states, exploring different parks, all while having a blast with the different photo shoots. Sebastien is super easy to get along with and is extremely hardworking. When we saw him again for our wedding, it felt like we had another friend there supporting us for the day. We had so many compliments from our family and friends about the respectful way he interacted with them and how they enjoyed watching him work- all the different angles he'd get (while still being discreet). They felt like if he needed to dangle from a tree upside down to get a good angle, he'd do it! :) I highly, HIGHLY recommend Sebastien Bicard for any type of photoshoot you want to do, and especially if you want to have a crazy cool road trip adventure photoshoot!
Seb was amazing! Prior to our wedding day, he had us fill out a questionnaire about our relationship. On the day of the wedding, he used the answers from the questionnaire to guide...
us through conversations to elicit genuine expressions. This is a photographer who does his homework! His enthusiasm and approach really took the edge off of the awkwardness of a photoshoot. We loved our photos and would highly recommend Seb!
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