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Bora Bora resorts & Matira Beach photography
Every resort and beach in Bora Bora has its own atmosphere and natural light. Explore the features that make each setting special, including Matira Beach on the main island, and see the times of day I recommend for a relaxed photo session wherever you are staying.
Four Seasons Bora Bora · Photograph by Vincent Brossault
These emojis describe photographic light at different times of day, not the quality of your resort: 😍 a favourite time · 🙂 a lovely option · 😐 a less favourable light · 🙁 generally not recommended. Every resort has its own beauty. I will help you choose the best timing and locations for your particular date, weather and plans.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Four Seasons Bora Bora is one of my favourite places to tell a complete island story. Palm-lined pathways, traditional thatched roofs, long wooden walkways and the lagoon’s vivid blues create a wonderful variety of settings, with Mount Otemanu rising in the background. We can move naturally between wider landscape photographs and intimate moments together, whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, an anniversary, a family holiday or a Polynesian wedding. Morning brings brilliant lagoon colours, while afternoon and sunset offer a different, equally beautiful atmosphere.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
😍
SUNSET
😍
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · 8:30–10:00 AM
Brilliant lagoon blues, palm-lined paths, overwater walkways and views of Mount Otemanu
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
The St. Regis offers an exceptional variety of photographic backdrops without having to leave the resort. We can move from peaceful beaches and tropical gardens to elegant overwater walkways and the beautiful inner lagoon, with reef-side scenery adding yet another look. This makes it especially versatile for honeymoons, families, proposals and wedding celebrations. I love mixing wide environmental photographs that show where you are with natural, close-up moments that capture how the day feels. We can choose a route and time to suit your plans and the light.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
🙂
SUNSET
🙂
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · 8:30–10:00 AM
Tranquil inner lagoon, tropical gardens, sandy beaches and overwater scenery
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
The Westin brings a contemporary feel to Bora Bora photography. Its clean architectural lines, island-inspired design, beautiful overwater setting and expansive lagoon views create bright, elegant images that feel both modern and timeless. It is a lovely choice for couples, honeymoons, proposals and relaxed family portraits. I particularly recommend a morning session to capture the strongest turquoise lagoon colours. Afternoon sessions can also work beautifully when we choose locations and angles with care, especially around the resort’s softer light and shaded details.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
🙂
SUNSET
🌤️
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · 8:15–10:00 AM
Modern island design, elegant lines and vivid morning lagoon colours
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Conrad Bora Bora Nui has a personality all its own. Rather than a flat motu landscape, the resort combines a dramatic tropical hillside, lush vegetation, soft sandy beaches and beautiful overwater scenery. That contrast gives us opportunities for photographs that feel intimate, natural and full of atmosphere, with the landscape playing an important part in the story. It is wonderful for couples, anniversaries and families who love a relaxed session with a sense of place. I generally favour the morning, when we can make the most of the lagoon and coastal light.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
🙂
SUNSET
🌤️
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · around 9:00 AM
Green hillsides, tropical gardens, beautiful beaches and dramatic coastal scenery
Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts
Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts is a beautiful expression of traditional Polynesian charm. Thatched bungalows, woven textures, leafy tropical gardens, sandy paths and a luminous lagoon give photographs a warm, authentic island character. There is a lovely balance between intimate portraits beneath the palms and wider images that celebrate the surroundings. It works beautifully for honeymoons, couples and families, as well as special moments worth remembering. I particularly love photographing here in the morning, when the blues of the lagoon and the natural colours of the resort are at their most vibrant.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
🙂
SUNSET
😐
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · 8:30–10:00 AM
Traditional Polynesian textures, lush gardens and luminous lagoon colours
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana has a relaxed and intimate atmosphere on beautiful Matira Point. Sandy stretches, lagoon colours, tropical planting and charming wooden walkways make a wonderful setting for natural photographs of couples, anniversaries and families. Its smaller scale also helps keep a session easy and personal, with time for candid moments as well as portraits that show your surroundings. I generally recommend the morning for clear, colourful lagoon views. The resort does not offer a classic open sunset setting, so I prefer to make the most of its daytime beauty.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
😐
SUNSET
🙁
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · 8:30–10:00 AM
Matira charm, soft sand, lagoon colours and intimate wooden walkways
Matira Beach · Public Beach
Matira Beach offers one of Bora Bora’s most beautiful natural settings, with soft white sand, coconut palms, shallow turquoise water and a wide-open view across the lagoon. As a public beach on the main island, it is a wonderful option for couples, families, anniversaries and visitors staying in guesthouses, vacation rentals or resorts elsewhere. In the morning, the lagoon is full of bright blues; toward sunset, the beach takes on soft, warm colours. We can choose a quieter stretch and plan a relaxed session around the available light.
LIGHT & LOCATION NOTES
THE LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MORNING
😍
AFTERNOON
🙂
SUNSET
😍
PREFERRED SESSION Morning · 8:30–10:00 AM or before sunset
Open public beach, fine white sand, lagoon blues and beautiful sunset light
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