Family Photographer in Marseille

For families, couples & lovers of the South of France.

I offer family, couple and maternity photoshoots in Marseille.
If you are visiting the South of France, a photo session is a beautiful way to capture your trip.

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Capture your trip to Marseille

You’re traveling through the South of France and you want something to bring home that isn’t just photos on your phone.

I photograph families, couples and maternity sessions in Marseille and around the South of France — outdoors, in natural light, in places that truly capture the Mediterranean atmosphere of Provence.

Yes, we’re talking cobblestone alleys, turquoise water, sun-drenched walls and that unmistakable Mediterranean light. The full dolce vita experience for lovers of all kinds.

I come from a graphic design and art direction background — which means I think about the image first: the light, the location, the atmosphere. Then I let you just be yourselves inside it.

Warm, timeless images shaped by Mediterranean light and real moments.

What your session in Marseille feels like

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Natural light, always

Golden hour, sea light, stone walls.

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Laugh, cuddle, enjoy

I guide you naturally during the photoshoot, you don’t have to perform.

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Families & couples

Relaxed sessions full of movement, connection and real moments.

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Gallery in 3–4 weeks

Online, high-res, ready to print or frame.

  • couple attendant un bébé sur les roches des Goudes au coucher du soleil
  • Papa et bébé au port de Malmousque à Marseille – portrait naturel
  • portrait de femme enceinte avec une longue robe beige devant un mur rose pastel et à côté d'un scooter au centre ville de Cassis
  • Une famille marche dans les ruelles tranquilles d'Aix-en-Provence lors d'un shooting photo en famille
  • couple lors d'un shooting photo de grossesse aux Goudes à Marseille
  • groupe d'amies en robe fleuries s'amuse lors d'une promenade pour un shooting photo enterrement de vie de jeune fille à la Ciotat
  • petite fille joue à cache-cache devant une porte bleue dans les ruelles de Cassis, petit village provençal lors d'une séance photo en famille
  • Père portant ses bébés en bord de mer lors d’une séance photo famille aux Goudes à Marseille
  • couple marchant dans une ruelle colorée pendant une séance photo grossesse
  • moment de complicité d'un couple lors d'un shooting photo de grossesse à la plage de la Pointe Rouge à Marseille
  • couple attendant un bébé devant une fresque dans le quartier de Malmousque à Marseille séance photo grossesse
  • Séance photo couple et famille à Cassis devant une façade orange et volets verts
  • couple souriant au bord de la mer pendant une séance photo grossesse
  • Séance photo famille à Cassis sous les bougainvilliers dans une ruelle colorée
  • Parents avec bébé dans une rue d’Aix-en-Provence – séance photo famille en ville
Bonjour !
Hi ! HolA !
Laurène Tinel - Laulinea, photographe grossesse, famille et mariage à Marseille
I’m
Laurène !

I was born and raised in Marseille, which means I know the city and its light like a local Marseille photographer should. I spent nine years in Montreal, which means I work easily with international clients. English, no problem. French if you’d like to practice.

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Where to take photos in Marseille & nearby Provence

I help families and couples choose the right location for their photo session based on the atmosphere they’re looking for — the light, the vibe, the season. If you have something specific in mind, tell me and I’ll match it to the right location.

Marseille locations

Malmousque
Marseille centre

  • Plan large d'une photo de séance grossesse à Marseille sur les rochers de Malmousque, ambiance brute et lumière diffuse face à la Méditerranée
  • famille mange une glace devant les portes et fenêtres colorées dans les ruelles de Malmousque, Marseille
  • famille se baladant dans le port de Malmousque lors d'une séance photo lifestyle à Marseille

Hidden coves, fishing village feel, turquoise water

Best for: local & maritime vibe

  • Getting there: Car or bus, limited parking — plan ahead
  • Best time: End of day
  • Note: Gets busy in summer
  • Travel: Included in base price

Choose this if you want raw Marseille character — urban, maritime, varied.

Les Goudes
Marseille

  • couple regardant la mer au coucher du soleil lors d'une séance photo grossesse aux Goudes
  • silhouettes couple enceinte dans la mer au coucher du soleil aux Goudes
  • couple d'amoureux marchent dans les calanques lors d'une séance photo de couple à Marseille

Wild cliffs, sea spray and the feeling of being at the edge of the Mediterranean

Best for: cinematic seaside atmosphere

  • Getting there: Car to Les Goudes + 10 min walk
  • Best time: Sunset
  • Note: Spectacular even on cloudy days
  • Travel: Included in base price

Choose this if you want wild nature, sea views, and something that doesn’t look like anywhere else.

Le Panier
Marseille

  • Couple se promenant devant une fresque murale dans le quartier du Panier à Marseille

Colourful alleys, lively little streets and the soul of old Marseille

Best for: vibrant Marseille energy

  • Getting there: Parking or public transit + short walk
  • Best time: Morning light
  • Note: Lots of steps and slopes — good shoes recommended
  • Travel: Included in base price

Choose this if you want an urban, colourful, lively backdrop.

Nearby Provence locations

Cassis
Near Marseille

  • les parents et leur petit garçon sont heureux et rient lors d'une séance photo de famille dans les ruelles de Cassis
  • Séance photo famille à Cassis dans une ruelle fleurie du centre historique
  • un couple heureux s'amuse au bord de l'eau lors d'un shooting photo de couple à Cassis

Provençal fishing village, pastel harbour, sea and colour

Best for: colourful & Southern French

  • Getting there: Easy by car, town centre or port parking (paid)
  • Best time: End of day
  • Note: Busy beach in summer — but the village stays beautiful
  • Travel: Small supplement applies

Choose this if you want colourful images that feel unmistakably Southern French.

Aix-en-Provence

  • deux petites filles courant dans une ruelle d’Aix-en-Provence

Tree-lined streets, fountains, elegant Provençal architecture

Best for: chic & timeless

  • Getting there: Pedestrian centre, peripheral parking
  • Best time: Morning
  • Note: Streets get busy during the day
  • Travel: Supplement applies

Choose this if you want timeless, elegant photos in a classic Provence setting.

Le castellet

Medieval village, cobbled streets, views over the vineyards

Best for: authentic Provence charm

  • Getting there: Paid parking at the village entrance + short walk
  • Best time: Morning or end of day
  • Note: Busy in summer
  • Travel: Supplement applies

Choose this if you want old stone, history, and the real Provençal countryside.

detailed location guide

Looking for the full Provence experience? I also photograph sessions in nearby villages and coastal towns around Marseille. Want to explore all the spots before you decide? I have a detailed location guide (in French, but the photos speak for themselves).

see my location guide
Marseille. sun.
dolce vita.
couple sur les roches des Goudes pendant une séance photo grossesse dans les calanques de Marseille
portrait de famille devant Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, emblème de la ville de Marseille

Session info & pricing

Family photo sessions in Marseille run from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the experience you want. Full details — collections, what’s included, travel supplements — are on my pricing page.

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What families & couples say about their Marseille photoshoot

« It’s a world class experience that I would recommend to anyone. »

« I absolutely loved our experience with Laurène. She is very professional and extremely talented. Her booking process and guidance throughout the experience is clear and makes you feel confident and comfortable. »
– Stacey, maternity session

« Laurène is beyond talented and was an absolute joy to work with while we were on holiday in Marseille. She has young children of her own, so she knew exactly how to engage with our little one and she captured several priceless moments of my family at a very special time in our lives. I highly recommend her to anyone in Marseille who is looking for an extremely talented, kind and supportive photographer. »
– Jillian, family session

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FAQ — Frequently asked questions

I recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks before your trip, especially in summer (June–September) when availability fills up fast. That said, if you’re already in Marseille — check availability anyway. Last-minute slots do open up.

Yes, sometimes. Write to me anyway, if I have a slot free, I’ll make it work. The earlier you reach out, the more flexibility we have on timing and location.

We reschedule. Marseille has over 300 sunny days a year, so rain all day is very rare. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll find another slot during your stay, or I’ll issue a full refund if that’s not possible.

Not much. Once you’ve booked, I send you a short prep guide with everything you need to know — timing, what to wear, what to expect. The main thing: show up, relax, and let me handle the rest.

Yes, and I’m happy to help. As a general rule: go for soft, neutral tones that complement the Mediterranean colours rather than compete with them. Avoid busy patterns or overly coordinated outfits, it can feel stiff.

Your online gallery will be ready within 3 to 4 weeks after the session. You’ll receive a private link to view, download and share all your images.

It depends on the session length, but typically between 10 and 70 carefully selected and edited images. I’d rather give you fewer, stronger photos than a massive gallery full of near-duplicates.

You receive all your photos in high resolution, and you’re free to print them wherever and however you like — at home, at a local lab, or through an online service. There are no printing restrictions or additional licensing fees. The images are yours.

That’s part of what I do. Tell me what you’re drawn to — colourful streets, the sea, Provençal countryside, something more elegant — and I’ll suggest the spot that fits best. You don’t need to know Marseille to make a good choice. I do.

MARSEILLE, THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A MEDITERRANEAN PHOTOSHOOT

I photograph families, couples, maternity and newborn sessions in Marseille and around the South of France, using natural light and real Mediterranean locations.
Whether you’re visiting Provence for a summer holiday, a romantic getaway or a family trip by the sea, a photo session is a beautiful way to keep more than phone snapshots.

My approach is relaxed and documentary-inspired. I focus on connection, movement and genuine moments — the hugs, the laughter, the chaos, the tenderness. No stiff posing, no pressure to perform.
Sessions take place outdoors in Marseille, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence and nearby coastal villages, always with attention to light, atmosphere and that unmistakable Mediterranean feeling.

Ready to book your photoshoot in Marseille?

Tell me your travel dates, who you’re coming with, and what kind of light and places you’re drawn to. I’ll get back to you quickly with availability and a spot suggestion.

book your session

My booking form is in French — just write your message in English in the free text field or contact me at hello@laulinea.com. I reply in English.