Jewish wedding photographer in Monaco - Laurent Baranes

Jewish wedding photographer Monaco - Houppa, Palaces, Luxury worldwide | Laurent Baranes

Jewish wedding photographer in Monaco, Laurent Baranes accompanies you in an ultra-luxurious setting: sea-facing chupa, traditions, synagogue, private villas and 5-star hotels.

Monaco: a prestigious Jewish wedding between tradition and excellence

Monaco is a unique destination for an upscale Jewish wedding. This micro-State on the Mediterranean coast combines spectacular natural scenery, luxury infrastructure, an international social calendar and a secure legal framework.
It's the perfect place for a seaside chuppah, a terrace dinner under the stars, and an uncompromisingly exceptional party.

I am Laurent Baranes, Jewish wedding photographer based in France, ranked 57ᵉ best photographer worldwide. I have accompanied numerous weddings in the principality and abroad. My approach is based on a mastery of Jewish tradition, the pursuit of high-end aesthetics, and total discretion in confidential worlds.

Prestigious venues for a Jewish wedding in Monaco

🕍 Religious ceremony

• Edmond Safra Synagogue in Monte-Carlo: official recognition, sober, modern architecture, close proximity to the palaces
• Outdoor chuppa: on a terrace overlooking the sea, in a palace garden, or at the Yacht Club

🏛 Exceptional receptions and dinners

• Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: absolute icon of Monegasque luxury, palace service, rooftop & patio for houppa or dinner
• Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: Eiffel dome, Belle Époque lounges, harbour view
• Yacht Club de Monaco: panoramic view, futuristic design, possibility of houppa on terrace
• Villa La Vigie (former Karl Lagerfeld villa): mythical setting, private garden, breathtaking sea view
• Casino de Monte-Carlo terraces: a breathtaking venue for ceremonies or cocktails

🌴 Photo session

• Jardins Saint-Martin: lush vegetation on a cliff, sea view
• Fairmont terraces: golden light on the Mediterranean
• Larvotto beaches: low-angled light, clear sand, perfect horizon
• Old Monaco & Palais Princier: stone staircases, old streets, ochre hues and history

Jewish weddings in Monaco: tradition and mastery of every moment

I'm used to photographing every stage of a religious or mixed Jewish wedding, in an international, multilingual and often very demanding environment.

I capture with precision:

• Separate preparations in palace suites
• Blessings, personal letters and shared emotions
• Kétouba & Bedeken: often held in a private room or on a rooftop
• Houppa at sunset: floating fabrics, sea in the background, meticulous staging
• Broken glass ritual, traditional songs, family circle, spectacular entrances
• Separate or mixed dances, orchestrated evenings with DJ or live orchestra, moments of grace and exuberance

Photographic style

• Cinematic framing, controlled lighting (indoors and by the sea)
• Discreet but precise direction (I know how to work with international wedding planners)
• Mastery of Mediterranean contrasts and large, luminous spaces
• High-end reporting, sincere emotions, timeless aesthetics

Testimonial

"Our wedding in Monaco was a dream, between houppa at sunset, dinner in the salons of the Hermitage and partying until dawn. Laurent knew how to remain discreet while capturing every highlight with a rare elegance. His images will stay with us forever."
- Esther & David, Monaco

Example of a Jewish wedding in Monaco

1. Preparations in two separate suites at the Hôtel Hermitage
2. Private reading of the Ketubah and Bedeken
3. Houppa on a terrace facing the sea (Hôtel de Paris or Yacht Club)
4. Couples session in the Saint-Martin gardens or in front of the port of Monaco
5. Cocktails on the sunset terrace, reception in a private lounge
6. Orchestrated evening with DJ, musicians, dancers or lighting effects
7. Closing on the beach or private after party on yacht

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Additional services available

• Coordination with wedding planner or international organizer
• Location scouting 24 hours in advance to optimize lighting and sets
• Managing travel in the Principality (vehicle access, security)
• Before and after: Shabbat dinner, brunch, civil ceremony or private party

Contact

Laurent Baranes
Jewish wedding photographer in Monaco, on the Côte d'Azur & internationally
Mail : bylaurentbaranes@gmail.com
Tél : +33 6 22 75 04 64
Site : www.baranesproduction.com