ISPWP Member Spotlight - The L Photographie - Leslie Perret

How did you get your start and why did you chose wedding photography as a career?

Since I have had this passion to be able to immortalize the important moments of a life. I waited for the age of 23 to dare to launch myself in photography. And by trying all the areas of photography I developed a true passion for wedding photography, to be witness to this day so wonderful.

How has your extensive experience in wedding photography helped you in difficult circumstances on a wedding day?

All these marriages I realized, allowed me to anticipate every important moment, every problem that could be. I am now able to adapt to any situation and have developed a true artistic sense.

What are some of your favorite local venues?

Here are the most beautiful places I have had the chance to discover:

Le Mas Nouveau

Le Mas des Comtes de Provence

Le Château des Fines Roches

What advice would you give a bride who is looking for a wedding photographer?

There are two very important things to choose a photographer:

The feeling with him

The emotion you get from his pictures

 What's your favorite part of the wedding day to photograph?

My favorite part is the discovery of the bride by her husband.

What kinds of weddings do you love to photograph?

I like to photograph marriages that are both elegant and natural at the same time.

What are your top tips for brides to help them get great photos on their wedding day?

Do not stress, stay casual, natural, focused on your partner and love you.

How important is it to hire an experienced wedding photographer?

An inexperienced photographer or a member of your family, will forget details, miss important moments and will not meet your artistic tastes. The real risk is to regret this decision and never again to go back.

What do you find is the biggest challenge in wedding photography?

The biggest challenge is to adapt quickly to any situation, you have to be good in every photographic area, macro, dark places, outdoor portraits, evening photos ect.

Do you do "destination weddings?"

I just made the decision to make wedding destinations, so I'm looking forward to starting this work. My first destination will be spain.

How would you describe your style of photography?

My style of photography is romantic, magical, emotional, natural, bright, sweet.

Do you offer albums? If so, describe the albums you offer.

The Album 30x30cm, in Linen, high quality, with flat opening, glossy paper and UV varnish. Delivered in its wooden case white of 2cm and the cover with opening of 90º.

How would you describe the current state of the wedding photography industry, and where do you think wedding photography is headed in the years to come?

The wedding photo industry is doing very well, the bride and groom give importance to the memories of their weddings and it is not ready to change.

What (or who) inspires you?

What inspires me is the love of the couple in front of me, their looks, their exchanges, their stories and also the place and the decoration that they have chosen.

Do you follow any photography or business blogs that you would recommend?

Recommend the blog of "la mariée an colère", who is a woman who went through the marriage and tells her heartbreaks, her shouts, it is very enriching and the French have confidences in her advice.

What would you say was the biggest reason for your success?

I would say it is my simplicity, my empathy and my particular photographic style, but it is important to each day to challenge to continue to progress.