A Lavender Field Engagement Session in Provence

Sherman and Chris's lavender field engagement session in Provence with golden-hour portraits and vintage styling, captured by Paris Photographer Pierre.

By Elena Moretti | Published 23 May 2019

A Lavender Field Engagement Session in Provence

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Sherman and Chris travelled from Hong Kong to the lavender fields of Provence for an engagement session steeped in colour and light. Captured by Paris Photographer Pierre, the session moved between purple rows and a medieval hilltop village, celebrating the couple's love story with the warmth and romance of the South of France.

Photography

Venue

Provence Lavender Fields

Region

Provence, France

Couple

Sherman & Chris

Getting Ready

A bride stands alone in an outdoor lavender field, shot from behind at a three-quarter angle as she turns slightly to her left. She wears a white strapless ball gown with a lace-embellished bodice, a peplum detail at the waist, and a full tulle skirt, and holds a small bouquet of fresh lavender sprigs. Her long dark hair is worn down with a white flower hair accessory. The rows of purple lavender extend symmetrically into the background, creating strong leading lines, and the image is lit with warm golden-hour light. This is a medium portrait shot taken at ground level during what appears to be a bridal portrait or pre-wedding session in Provence.

A couple poses for a portrait in the middle of a blooming lavender field in Provence, with rows of purple lavender extending into the distance on either side. The groom wears a navy blue suit, while the bride wears a sleeveless white tulle ball gown with her hair styled up. They stand close together in an embrace, the groom leaning his head toward the bride who looks gently toward the camera. The shot is a mid-range portrait with the lavender rows creating strong leading lines toward the horizon.

A couple poses for a portrait in a large lavender field in full purple bloom, likely in Provence. The groom, wearing a navy suit with a burgundy bow tie, bends to kiss the bride's hand while she extends her arm toward him with a smile. The bride wears a strapless white ballgown with a lace bodice and has her hair styled in loose waves with a small green floral accent. The rows of lavender stretch into the background, creating strong leading lines behind the couple. This is a medium-wide portrait shot taken at or near golden hour, with warm soft light across the scene.

Sherman and Chris walked hand-in-hand through the lavender rows during the opening moments of their session, easing into the landscape with visible joy. The warm Provencal light caught their outfits and expressions as Paris Photographer Pierre guided them through the first frames of the afternoon.

Bridal Portraits

A couple poses for a portrait session in a Provence lavender field, walking hand-in-hand along a path between the rows of purple lavender in bloom. The bride wears a floor-length white gown with a lace bodice and flowing skirt, while the groom is dressed in a dark navy suit with a black bow tie and white dress shirt. The groom carries a round bouquet of white and pale pink blooms with trailing white ribbons. The shot is taken at golden hour, with warm backlight creating a soft glow across the scene, and is framed as a mid-distance portrait capturing both figures full-length amid the lavender rows.

A couple walks hand-in-hand along a road in an outdoor portrait shot, with the Abbaye de Sénanque visible in the background surrounded by purple lavender fields in Provence. The groom wears beige trousers, a white shirt, and a navy vest with a straw hat, while the bride wears a white strappy top, a blush pink tulle midi skirt, white heels, and a straw hat, and carries a small bunch of fresh lavender. The styling is relaxed and romantic with a Provençal countryside feel. The composition is a full-length portrait taken from a medium distance, showing both figures in motion against the scenic backdrop.

A couple portrait shot outdoors in a lavender field, likely in Provence, with rows of purple lavender extending to the horizon and a single tree visible in the background. The bride wears a white strapless tulle ball gown and the groom wears a navy blue suit; they embrace in the pathway between the lavender rows as the bride smiles toward the camera. The shot is taken at golden hour, with warm soft light illuminating the couple from the side. This is a mid-length portrait composition with the lavender field providing a strong leading-line background.

A couple poses for a portrait shoot outdoors in a Provençal lavender field, standing between rows of purple lavender in full bloom that extend to the horizon. The groom wears a navy blue suit with a burgundy bow tie, while the bride wears a strapless white ballgown with a lace bodice; she holds a hand-tied bouquet of fresh lavender stems. The groom stands behind the bride with his arms around her as he leans in to kiss her cheek, and she looks slightly to the side with a soft smile. The shot is a mid-length portrait framed with the lavender rows creating strong leading lines into the background.

Sherman posed among the lavender in a flowing white outfit, the purple fields stretching to the horizon behind her. Paris Photographer Pierre captured both movement and stillness, from solo frames against the endless rows to closer portraits where the afternoon light softened every detail.

Couple Portraits

A couple poses outdoors in front of the Abbaye de Sénanque in Provence, with rows of purple lavender fields and a wooded hillside visible in the background. The man wears a blue vest over a light blue shirt with beige trousers, and the woman wears a strapless light pink skirt and nude top, resting her head against his shoulder as they embrace. The shot is a mid-length portrait with the historic Romanesque stone abbey softly blurred in the background. The lavender field provides a vivid purple color backdrop between the clipped green hedge in the foreground and the abbey beyond.

A couple poses outdoors on a rocky overlook with the perched hilltop village of Gordes in Provence visible in the background during golden hour. The man wears a navy blue vest over a white shirt with beige trousers, white sneakers, and a straw fedora, while the woman wears a blush pink tulle midi skirt, white sleeveless top, white lace-up flats, and a straw hat, holding a bunch of dried lavender. They are holding hands and looking at each other, styled in a relaxed, boho-casual aesthetic with a distinctly Provençal feel. The shot is a full-length portrait with warm golden light bathing the scene.

A couple portrait taken outdoors in a lavender field in full purple bloom, likely in Provence. The bride wears a white gown and the groom wears a navy blue suit; they are embracing and facing each other in a romantic pose. The wide-angle shot is composed with the couple centered in the mid-ground, surrounded by rows of purple lavender plants, with two mature trees framing the scene behind them in the soft light of what appears to be early evening.

A couple poses for wedding portraits in a vast lavender field in full bloom, with rows of purple lavender extending to the horizon on either side of them. The bride wears a white gown and holds a small bouquet, while the groom is dressed in a navy suit; they embrace in the narrow path between two lavender rows. The wide-angle shot places the couple at the center of the composition, emphasizing the scale of the purple field stretching into the distance. The overall styling is romantic and natural, with the lavender field serving as the sole decorative backdrop.

Together, Sherman and Chris explored the lavender fields and the hilltop village beyond, moving between sun-drenched rows and shaded stone pathways. Each portrait balanced the scale of the Provencal landscape with quiet, personal moments. The couple's ease with each other carried through every frame.

Flat Lays

A close-up detail shot of a cream-colored panama-style hat with a dark navy grosgrain band resting on a flat rock alongside a bunch of dried purple lavender, styled together as wedding accessories or props. The composition is shot outdoors in warm golden light with a softly blurred natural background, suggesting a Provençal or countryside setting. The styling is rustic and relaxed, with the lavender and hat pairing evoking a South of France aesthetic. No people are visible in the frame.

Close-up detail shot of a couple holding hands in an outdoor lavender field, with purple lavender stems filling the foreground and softly blurred background. The bride's hand, visible on the left wearing a delicate solitaire diamond engagement ring with a thin band, is held by the groom's hand on the right, with the sleeve of his navy blue suit jacket just visible at the edge of the frame. The image is shot at field level with a shallow depth of field, creating a soft, hazy effect across the purple and green lavender blooms surrounding the hands.

Close-up portrait of a bride standing outdoors in a lavender field, holding a simple bouquet of fresh-cut lavender stems tied together. The bride is wearing a white lace bodice dress with floral appliqué detailing and a delicate crystal necklace. Her engagement ring and wedding band are visible on her left hand as she cradles the bouquet. The image is softly lit with warm backlighting, creating a bright, airy feel, with the purple lavender field blurred in the background.

A collage of seven outdoor couple portrait shots taken across lavender fields and a hilltop village location in Provence, France. The bride wears a strapless white ball gown with lace bodice and carries a bouquet of purple lavender stems with white blooms, while the groom wears a navy suit with a burgundy bow tie; in casual shots the couple wear relaxed summer outfits including a dusty rose midi skirt and straw hat. Images include a close-up portrait of the couple embracing among lavender rows, a wide walking shot through striped lavender fields at golden hour, a detail close-up of the couple holding hands with an engagement ring visible among lavender stems, a mid-shot of the pair holding hands in front of a rocky hilltop village (likely Les Baux-de-Provence), a portrait near a stone ruin surrounded by lavender, a wide playful shot in the lavender field, and a distant wide shot featuring a heart-shaped topiary tree in the background. The overall styling is romantic and natural, making strong use of the purple lavender rows as a recurring visual element throughout.

A coral-orange vintage bicycle styled with a wooden crate of lavender anchored the detail shots, set against the rocky Provencal terrain. Nearby, the couple's accessories and a carefully arranged picnic scene added colour and texture to the collection of floral and stationery details.