KARINA LEIGH
An authentic, truly customized elopement experience for you, a celebration of your love in the most beautiful of places.
I'm here to craft images that feel alive — images guided by light, atmosphere, story, and style, and provide you an experience you'll cherish your whole lives. On the stunning French Riviera.
Azure sea & sun-kissed rocky beaches, the world famous French Riviera is the perfect place to elope!
STYLE
My style is modern & romantic: a balance of editorial polish and documentary honesty, with the beauty of the French Riviera as our backdrop.
Guided by your love story and emotion, I create imagery that feels timeless, cinematic, and deeply personal. Images you'll treasure forever from this special time in your lives.
KARINA LEIGH ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE
I'm with you every step of the way — from inquiry to gallery delivery — making the experience feel effortless, beautiful, and meaningful.
My goal is to provide couples like you with a personalized, unforgettable wedding day experience. It’s not just about the photos, which will be epic – it’s about creating an extraordinary experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. I’m committed to making your wedding day exactly what you’ve envisioned, ensuring every moment is as magical as your love story.
CLIENTELE
I love to work with modern, relaxed couples who care about style and the real stuff--the laughter, tears, kisses.
The couples who love each other deeply and seek meaningful experiences together. The couples who believe vows matter more than hashtags, and that elegance should feel effortless, and want memories of their special day to cherish the rest of their lives.
“Karina was the perfect choice. She answered questions, connected us to an officiant & makeup artist, scouted our location, and took the most amazing pictures of us! 10 out of 10 would recommend. Thank you Karina for making our day special and capturing our love!”
— Julie & John Christopher, USA
We'll work together to create a thoughtfully curated experience, where every detail is cared for, and every moment is beautifully captured, and most importantly, uniquely you!
I'll be there to capture every single smile, laugh, tear, kiss and hug. I'll gently guide you so that you melt into the experience and enjoy being together with the one you love.
Celebrate with a lovely lunch or dinner, or simply relax after your special day!
A thoughtfully curated experience, where every detail is cared for, and every moment is beautifully captured
+ Custom Creative Direction & Itinerary Curation
Your journey begins long before the first shutter click. We'll collaborate to design a seamless, intentional timeline that honors your vision. From identifying the most beautiful locations to advising on the best light for your vow exchange, I ensure your day flows with effortless grace, leaving you free to remain entirely in the moment.
+ Cinematic Storytelling & Artful Documentation
From the quiet, anticipatory moments of your morning preparations to the profound intimacy of your vows, your story is captured through a lens of sophisticated artistry. My approach is unobtrusive yet intentional, blending high-fashion editorial aesthetics with the raw, honest emotion of your celebration.
+ The Signature Gallery: A Digital Heirloom
Your collection will be meticulously curated and hand-edited in my signature timeless style. Within three weeks, you will receive a private, high-resolution online gallery—a digital archive of your legacy on the French Riviera , designed to be shared, printed, and cherished for generations.
FRENCH RIVIERA ELOPEMENTS
FROM 1800€
+ Exclusive Vendor Access
Excellence is in the details. You will gain access to my hand-selected network of the most sought-after artisans—including incredible officiants, florists, makeup artists, videographers, and private chauffeurs. Together, we ensure every element of your day meets the highest standards of luxury and feels authentic to you.
LAST MINUTE REQUESTS WELCOMED!
"Karina literally made the France elopement my wife & I dreamed of come true!”
“I cannot recommend Karina enough! She is so friendly, professional, quickly responsive, and fully dedicated to helping you make your wedding day/photoshoot go smoothly. From meeting her virtually months prior, to communicating back and forth via emails, to the day of the wedding, she was absolutely phenomenal. She is fantastic at offering guidance during the photoshoot but also open to hearing your ideas. Her photography style and editing is stunning. Karina was an absolute pleasure to work with and we will always be so grateful to her for being a part of our special day.”
Contact me for your free Provence Elopement Guide
I'd love to chat with you to learn more about you and what you dream of for your elopement in Provence.
I can't wait to start planning with you! A non-refundable retainer will be requested to reserve your date, and then the fun begins!
Iconic Riviera images and a photographer who truly cares about you & your experience
Vogue-worthy portraits and candids that feel like you at your most relaxed and joyful
A gallery that captures all the splendor and the quiet in-betweens you might have missed so that you can relive them
A professional experience that's personal and enjoyable
All of the French Riviera, including Nice, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Menton & more.
Yes, I help my clients locate their perfect vendors, to include officiants, makeup artists, musicians, flowers, transportation & more.
This varies by couple, but generally 40 fully, beautifully edited images per hour of coverage.
For elopements it's usually 4-6 hours, which could include Getting Ready, First Look, Vows & Wedding Portraits.
Most elopement galleries are delivered within 3 weeks of your elopement. You images are uploaded to a private online gallery and you may download all that you love.
Yes! Up to 8 people can generally be accommodated for outdoors locations. More guests that this and you'd want to privatize a location, like a vineyard, chateau or hotel.
I CAN'T WAIT TO TELL
your LOVE STORY
Let's Work Together