Your Bora Bora photoshoot guide

Couples, honeymoons, anniversaries, family holidays, friends, solo portraits, proposals, weddings, vow renewals, and events. Sessions are planned around the people taking part, your location, and what you’d like to keep.

Send your travel dates, accommodation, and ideas through the contact form. I’ll check availability and recommend the coverage. You’ll receive a personalized quote with the arrangements to agree before booking.

Sending the form is an inquiry, not a confirmed reservation.

Prices are provided on request so the quote matches your photography or film coverage, location, team, and any special arrangements. Payment instructions and any deposit requirements are confirmed with your quote. If your booking is arranged through a resort, we’ll follow the payment arrangements agreed with that property.

One hour is a good starting point for a focused session at nearby spots. Two or three hours can allow more settings, outfit changes, group combinations, or daylight followed by sunset.

A calm pace alone does not require a longer session. For smaller families with young children, I usually recommend a focused hour. A wedding can also fit a shorter session when the coverage is limited to a short ceremony and nearby portraits.

Contact me as soon as you know. A different date or time depends on availability and your resort arrangements. The cancellation and rescheduling terms for your booking are set out in your quote or confirmation. Heavy rain is handled separately from a change of personal plans.

Morning, from 8:30 AM to noon, is a strong choice for vivid lagoon blues; earlier is usually more comfortable in the heat. Afternoon, from 1 to 4 PM, brings stronger light, saturated colors, and more heat.

End-of-day sessions offer a warmer, softer mood when conditions and the location allow. I’ll recommend the start time for your date, resort, and duration. Sunrise sessions are not offered.

Yes, when the date and location allow it. Two or three hours can start in afternoon daylight and finish around sunset. Most of a three-hour session will still be in daylight: extra coverage does not extend the sunset itself.

This changing light is different from the bright lagoon colors of a morning session. If you mainly want the end-of-day look, a shorter session may suit you.

Yes. Beaches, gardens, pontoons, and the resort’s orientation give us different options. Morning and afternoon can work across the resorts with suitable positioning.

For sunset portraits, my preferred settings are Four Seasons, The Westin, The St. Regis, and Conrad. I recommend avoiding sunset at Le Bora Bora by Pearl and InterContinental Le Moana; another time generally gives us better options.

Most portrait sessions take place at your own resort, subject to its access arrangements. Staying elsewhere does not automatically give access to a resort for photography. Matira Beach may be an alternative.

We agree on the location and any practical arrangements before confirming. Where possible, choose a date earlier in your stay to leave room for a weather adjustment.

Yes, I can travel to other islands for a photo session, subject to my availability. All travel expenses, and accommodation if an overnight stay is needed, are at the client’s expense.

Share the island, dates, location, and your plans when you inquire so I can confirm availability and the travel arrangements before booking.

Cloudy but dry weather can give us soft, flattering light. Clouds alone do not mean the session needs to be cancelled.

If heavy rain prevents a portrait session, we’ll look for another available time during your stay or cancel without a weather cancellation fee. Weddings and events need a separate weather plan with your organizer. I cannot guarantee a particular sky or sunset.

For a holiday photo session, a date earlier in your stay usually gives us more room to look for another available time if heavy rain interrupts the plan. Allow time to settle in after a long journey.

Avoid a slot squeezed between an excursion and a restaurant or boat reservation. Tell me about transfers and activities when we choose the time, so getting to the session feels easy.

Morning is a strong choice for bright lagoon colors and Mount Otemanu views. Depending on your plans, the route can combine beach, wooden walkways and quieter resort settings. If you prefer an evening mood, we agree the date, location and start time with the light in mind.

These are my photography planning notes, not fixed guarantees of weather or access. Tell me your dates and occasion, and we will confirm the meeting point and route with the resort where needed.

The beach, gardens, overwater settings and inner lagoon offer different backgrounds. Morning is a useful starting point for lagoon portraits. For later sessions, we choose the route carefully rather than expect every spot to have the same light.

These are my photography planning notes, not fixed guarantees of weather or access. Tell me your dates and occasion, and we will confirm the meeting point and route with the resort where needed.

I recommend morning here, with session starts generally around 8:15 or 10:00 AM, subject to availability. Afternoon backlight can be strong in the signature lagoon-facing views, so I plan standard portrait sessions in the morning.

These are my photography planning notes, not fixed guarantees of weather or access. Tell me your dates and occasion, and we will confirm the meeting point and route with the resort where needed.

Around 9:00 AM is generally my preferred starting point for portraits. The beach, hillside and overwater settings need a route chosen around their different light. An evening appointment does not automatically produce a clear sunset background at every location.

These are my photography planning notes, not fixed guarantees of weather or access. Tell me your dates and occasion, and we will confirm the meeting point and route with the resort where needed.

Morning, often around 8:30–10:00 AM, works beautifully for clear lagoon colors and the resort’s Polynesian settings. We can plan a mix of beach, gardens and wooden walkways according to the time booked and your priorities.

These are my photography planning notes, not fixed guarantees of weather or access. Tell me your dates and occasion, and we will confirm the meeting point and route with the resort where needed.

For a relaxed session around the beach and timber walkways, morning is generally my first suggestion. We choose nearby settings and the best direction for the light rather than spend the session rushing between locations.

These are my photography planning notes, not fixed guarantees of weather or access. Tell me your dates and occasion, and we will confirm the meeting point and route with the resort where needed.

Yes. I love taking photographs but feel much less comfortable in front of the lens myself, so I understand. We walk, talk, and use simple movements and directions.

You don’t need to know what to do with your hands or arrive with poses prepared. I’ll guide you while leaving room for your own expressions and interactions.

We meet at the agreed location, go over your priorities, and move between a selection of spots. I mix relaxed portraits with natural interactions and give directions when helpful.

Let me know the people or group combinations you want included. We work within the time booked, adjusting the route to the light, access, and everyone’s comfort.

Choose outfits you feel good in, with a comfortable fit and room to walk, sit, and move together. Lightweight cotton, linen, and flowing fabrics suit the tropical heat. Try the outfit before travelling, including how it feels when you sit down or lift a child.

For light or white clothing, check that the fabric is opaque and that any underwear or straps look as you want them to. Flowing dresses can be lovely in the breeze; choose something you can move in comfortably on sand and resort paths.

Cream, ivory, beige, warm neutrals, and earth tones work beautifully. Terracotta, coral, soft pink, red, or deeper warm colors can add personality and stand out against the blue water and green surroundings. White also works well when you feel comfortable wearing it.

Blue, turquoise, and green aren’t forbidden, but may blend into the lagoon or foliage. Think about the look you want: gentle coordination or a stronger contrast. Your personality matters more than following a strict color chart.

Coordinate rather than dress everyone identically. Start with two or three complementary colors and mix lighter and darker tones, or vary the fabrics within a similar palette.

For children, comfort matters more than a perfect match. Avoid unfamiliar outfits that need constant adjusting. Lay everyone’s clothes out together before packing to see whether the colors work as a group.

Plain fabrics keep attention on faces and expressions. Prints are welcome if you enjoy them, but combining several strong patterns or large logos can make a group look busy. One patterned piece with quieter outfits around it is often an easy balance.

Bring comfortable sandals or flats for moving around the resort; we can take some beach photographs barefoot. Wear dress shoes if they are part of your look, but have an easy walking option. Hats, sunglasses, and jewelry can add character; we can also take photographs without them so your face and eyes remain part of the story. Empty bulky phone, wallet, or key-filled pockets before the session.

Yes, if we plan it in advance. Include the time needed to change, especially if you must return to a villa. One quick nearby change may fit a short session; several outfits, more locations, or a large group can need longer coverage.

If you would like beach or water photographs, tell me before the day so we can agree on what fits the location and session. Bring a towel and a dry change if needed. Underwater coverage is a separate two-hour session, rather than an automatic part of a standard portrait shoot.

Bring water, comfortable shoes that are easy to remove, and a small bag for essentials. A towel or tissues can help in the heat. For children, add a simple snack and a familiar comfort item.

Have any agreed change of outfit ready and tell me beforehand about must-have portraits. Keeping belongings together makes moving between spots easier.

Choose hair and makeup that feel like you and are comfortable in warm, breezy weather. Allow enough time for any appointment before the session; a hair tie or small touch-up kit can be useful.

Absolutely. A few examples help me understand the mood, colors, or moments you enjoy. Tell me your priorities rather than bringing a long shot list that fills every minute.

The actual photographs will depend on your people, location, light, and weather. Inspiration guides the session; a specific background or sunset cannot be reproduced on demand.

Allow time to cool down and get ready after swimming or an activity. If you want dry hair and dry clothes in the first photographs, arrive that way and plan any water photographs for later.

Very tight straps, watches or elastic clothing can leave temporary marks; consider what will be visible with your chosen outfit. Check clothes for creases, empty pockets and bring only a small bag. Let me know about any hair or makeup appointment so we leave enough time.

Share the children’s ages, nap times, group size, and any mobility needs. We adapt the pace, allow short pauses, and choose nearby spots when helpful.

For smaller families with young children, one focused hour is usually a better starting point than a long shoot. Larger groups, many portrait combinations, or ambitious plans may need longer coverage. We’ll prioritize rather than expect children to stay engaged for hours.

Tell me the children’s ages, usual nap times and how they are adjusting to the time difference before we agree on a slot. A rested child is more important than forcing a sunset session that falls at bedtime.

Try to keep their normal sleep and meal routine. Leave time to wake up gently after a nap, have a snack and get ready. Morning often works well, but we choose the actual timing around your family and your resort. Do not skip a nap just to fit more activities before the shoot.

That is completely normal. Give them time to meet me and explore a little. We can start with the whole family close together, take a short pause or change the activity. Please avoid scolding or pressuring them to perform for the camera.

Bring water, a familiar comfort item and a simple snack that is easy to eat without staining clothes. If your child has particular sensitivities, tell me in advance. We will work with their personality and prioritize meaningful photographs rather than a long list of poses.

Start with the combinations that matter most: everyone together, parents with children, siblings or grandparents. Tell me before the day about larger groups, any mobility needs and photographs you especially want.

We usually make the important group portraits while the children still have energy, then leave space for movement, play and smaller connections. For a small family, a focused hour is often a better choice than asking children to stay engaged for several hours.

No. A short ceremony on its own may fit within one hour. A ceremony with nearby couple portraits often needs one to two hours, depending on the ceremony length.

Preparations, group photographs, different locations, and the time after the ceremony may need two to three hours or more. Send the actual schedule: we count the time between the first and last photographs, including travel and gaps.

Yes. Contact me privately and tell me whether your partner knows about the photo session, plus how I can safely reply.

We’ll decide where and when the proposal fits into the session and how to keep it discreet. Location and timing matter more than simply choosing the longest package.

Send the date, resort or location, ceremony start and expected duration, guest count, and the moments you want covered. Include preparation plans, group portraits, travel, and any reception or evening return.

If you have a coordinator, share the timetable you’ve agreed together. We’ll use it to choose realistic coverage rather than squeeze the whole day into a short package.

Yes, when planned as part of the film coverage. Tell me which vows, speeches, or voices matter to you so we can arrange the audio setup and timing.

Wind and the setting affect recording, so we’ll discuss the best practical approach before the day. Recording sound is different from photography-only coverage.

Send the actual timeline from your resort or wedding planner, including hair and makeup, the ceremony, any legal ceremony at another location, group portraits, dinner and entertainment. Tell me which parts you want photographed or filmed.

Getting ready, a first look and portraits each need their own time. Walking, transport, outfit changes and delays also affect the schedule. Three hours of coverage is not automatically a whole wedding day.

If the evening takes place much later, tell me about the gap and any requested return. We agree how those periods are covered in the quote. Your planner coordinates the celebration; I help make the photography and film timing realistic.

If preparation photographs are included, have the outfits, rings, bouquet, accessories and any meaningful details together before the planned start. Allow some room in the getting-ready area and agree when everyone needs to be dressed.

Choose a person who knows your guests to help gather the group portraits, and send me a short list of the essential combinations. If vows, speeches or other voices matter for your film, mention them before the day so the team can prepare the audio.

I personally edit your photographs, including color, exposure, contrast, and removing unwanted objects or visual distractions. My aim is a clean, consistent collection that stays faithful to the real beauty of Bora Bora — its lagoon, light, and natural skin tones.

Many clients tell me they appreciate photographs that look like the place they actually experienced. I prefer to keep control of that finish myself rather than delegate the edit or rely on an entirely automated AI workflow. This professional editing is included in your photo package.

Yes. Routine image cleanup, including removing unwanted objects and visual distractions, is already part of my personal editing process.

If you have a specific skin-retouching request or would like a more substantial alteration, tell me before the session so I can understand the result you want and confirm what is possible. My aim is to keep you looking natural.

Yes. I personally edit more photographs than the number included in your package so you have a wider selection to choose from. If you would like to keep more, additional edited photographs can be purchased on request.

Photo delivery is generally within 3–4 weeks of the session, depending on my workload. I personally edit your photographs, and your booking details confirm the delivery arrangements.

You receive a private online gallery with instructions for selecting and downloading your included high-resolution photographs. Download and keep a backup of your delivered files.

Yes. Express photo delivery is available within 4–6 days after the session for an additional USD 300, subject to availability.

This option must be requested and agreed at the time of booking. The USD 300 fee is payable before the session and is non-refundable. Selecting it in the contact form is a request; I’ll confirm availability before accepting the option.

Standard photo delivery remains generally 3–4 weeks, depending on my workload. This option is available for photography only, not video. For a combined photography-and-film booking, only the photographs receive express delivery; the film keeps its separately agreed delivery schedule.

RAW and unedited photo files are not provided. Your photo collection is delivered as finished, edited images in my style.

If you have a particular editing request, discuss it with me before the session so we can agree on what you need.

Yes. Combined coverage is coordinated with the appropriate team so we can plan the still photographs, moving images, and any audio together.

Tell me what you want from each. Your quote confirms the team, duration, and deliverables; the photo duration finder is a starting point for photography, not a film production estimate.

Standard film options are approximately 1–3 minutes from one hour of coverage, 3–5 minutes from two hours, or 4–10 minutes from three hours.

Coverage time is the time spent filming, not the length of the finished film. The occasion, action, and audio shape the edit; your quote confirms the agreed film length and deliverables.

Share the atmosphere you enjoy and any music references before the session. Tell me about moments or voices you particularly want included.

We’ll confirm the editing direction, music choice, and any revision arrangements with your booking. A reference helps communicate a mood; it is best to discuss specific expectations before filming.

No. Drone and underwater coverage need a separate agreement and the appropriate team. Drone use depends on the location, permissions, and safe conditions; it is not available automatically at every resort.

Underwater coverage is a separate two-hour session. Mention either request in your inquiry so we can check what is practical.

Yes, I can discuss photo and film coverage for your planned activity, group gathering, or private event. Send the provider or location, schedule, group size, and how you intend to use the images.

Activities, excursions, and transport are arranged separately with their providers. This is photography or filming coverage, not an activity or boat-tour booking.

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