KARINA LEIGH
I'm an English-speaking American family photographer living in Provence, and I love capturing real, unposed family moments, the kind you'll want to look at in ten years. Whether you have toddlers who won't sit still or teenagers who would rather be anywhere else, I keep sessions short, relaxed and fun, so you get real smiles instead of forced ones.
I photograph families in Arles, Gordes, the lavender fields and other beautiful places around Provence, usually in the morning when the light is soft and the heat and crowds are low. See my most popular family packages below.
Provence family photos that feel authentic to your family
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN PROVENCE
PROVENCE FAMILY SESSION PACKAGES
Provence Family Sessions in Arles are €625. Included in the session is a fun walking tour of Arles where I show you the highlights of Arles in around 60 minutes, ensuring we keep it moving & your children don't get bored and restless. For up to 5 people total.
Your package includes 50 beautifully edited high-resolution images, delivered to an online gallery. Download, print and share all that you love.
PACKAGE & PRICING
Arles is a charming, historic town in Provence. Its Roman monuments, including the amphitheater, are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Vincent van Gogh moved here in 1888 and spent about 15 months painting in the soft southern light, producing some of his best-known work. Today Arles is full of grand 17th-century houses, greenery and color, which makes it a beautiful place for a relaxed family session.
Package 1: Arles, a charming and colorful Roman town
Provence Family Photo Sessions in Gordes are €675. Included in the session is a fun walking tour of Gordes where I show you the highlights of Gordes in around 60 minutes, ensuring we keep it moving & your children don't get bored and restless.
Your package includes 50 beautifully edited high-resolution images, delivered to an online gallery. Download, print and share all that you love.
PACKAGE & Pricing
* €250 non-refundable retainer reserves your date & is applied toward your total
GORDES FAMILY SESSION PRICING
€675
Gordes is a medieval village perched high on a rock, with views in every direction over the Luberon mountains, olive groves and vineyards. It's a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, and after photographing so many families here, I can tell you it earns the title.
Package 2: Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in Provence
* €250 non-refundable retainer reserves your date & is applied toward your total
PROVENCE VILLA FAMILY SESSION PRICING
€700
Provence Family Photo Sessions at your villa are €700. Included in the session is a family session of 60 minutes, ensuring we keep it moving & your children don't get bored or restless.
Your package includes your choice of 50 beautifully edited images, delivered to an online gallery. Download, print and share all that you love.
PACKAGE & Pricing
If you're staying at a villa in the Alpilles or the Luberon, I'll come to you. There's no need to go anywhere. We'll have fun on the grounds of your accommodation, with the pool, the grounds and the garden as our backdrop.
StAYING in A VILLA?
Package 3: Your Provence villa
After we say goodbye, I get to work applying my special touches to your final images, edited in my signature style, with beautiful color and light. Your images will be ready to view in 7 days.
We meet, we see Provence together, we have fun, and we have an incredible morning!
4. PHOTo sessioN DAY
5. post PHOTO SESSION
1. LET ME KNOW your PREFERRED DATES
2. BOOK YOUR session
I'm available, yay! I'll send you a booking link to book your date and time. A €250 retainer secures your date.
I'll send confirmation and directions to our meeting point. You'll also be receiving my super useful Provence Style Guide!
3. Confirmation & DIRECTIONS
I'll check my calendar to see if I'm available!
THE BOOKING PROCESS
— Molly G, Washington, USA
“Karina did an amazing job photographing my family during our vacation to Provence. It was a very hot day and I got the days mixed up and she accommodated us which I so appreciate. Our two year old got very temperamental halfway through and Karina was able to take it in stride and capture really sweet photos. She also knows a lot about the region and gave us a walking tour of Arles during the photo session. It was a really wonderful experience.”
FAQs
What's the best time of day for a family session?
Morning is usually best. The light is better, the temperatures are cooler (Provence summers get hot fast) and kids tend to have more patience earlier in the day than after a long afternoon in the sun.
What should we wear?
Once you book, you'll receive my Provence Style Guide with outfit coordination tips for the whole family, so there's no need to guess or stress about matching.
What happens if it rains?
I keep an eye on the forecast leading up to your session. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll find another time that works for your trip, or we'll use umbrellas and have fun in the rain.
How do I book, and is a deposit required?
Contact me to check your date at karina@karinaleigh.com. A €250 non-refundable retainer is requested to reserve your date.
What ages do you work with?
All children: infants, toddlers, school-age kids and teenagers, as well as multi-generational groups with grandparents. I love working with everybody.
Do you offer shorter or discounted family sessions?
No. My family sessions run about one hour, and I don't offer shorter or reduced-price sessions. In my experience, especially with young children, that time isn't padding. It's what it takes for kids to warm up, relax and stop performing for the camera. A shorter session usually means rushing through exactly the part that produces real, natural moments, so I'd rather not offer something I know won't give you the results you want.
What if my child won't cooperate or has a meltdown?
That's totally normal, and nothing to stress about. I keep sessions playful and fun, and I'm happy to pause, take a break or adjust on the spot. Some of the best, most genuine photos come from the moments that weren't planned.