C+L from ParisElegant multi day Editorial in Paris and Loire valley
Paris & Château de Brandois
France - September 2025
Above: Editorial Wedding Film by Il était un Pixel in France, 2025
Below: Photos by Il était un Pixel
This one-year-in-the-making project was held in two separate locations: Paris, and a seaside Château in the west of France. Most destination Bride and Groom getting married in our area have a several days stop in Paris before and/or after the wedding, as it is top on everyone's bucket list. We wanted our project to reflect this as real weddings here look like this and span wider than the 1-3 days at the venue.
In terms of photography, we aimed at a bold couture/editorial wedding photography look, with direct flash, refined editing, fashion forward direction blending timelessness and state of the art high end bride aesthetics. The models were very talented and the team produced such an incredible job after a very long pre-production that bringing those images to life was a breeze.
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Extending this architectural inspiration, we designed the seating plan as a staged museum display: antique frames found at flea markets, carriers of history, presented like exhibited artworks. The idea was to create an immersive experience in which each guest discovers their seat as if discovering a collector’s piece.
The transparent candlesticks lighten the whole, allowing light to flow freely and emphasizing the purity of the lines.
To break free with the expected romanticism and assert a strong visual identity, we introduced a burgundy color. Deep and intense, it creates a deliberate contrast with the softness of the décor and echoes the bride’s red hair. This shade brings an almost couture dimension, reinforcing the editorial character of the shoot while anchoring the scenography in a contemporary, daring aesthetic.
Each element was conceived as a composition in its own right, where contrasts become harmony.
For the floral design, we wanted to explore a bold, contemporary, fashion-forward vision of the wedding. Far from a bride who is only soft or romantic, we imagined a floral scenography that reflects her — almost cinematic — shifting between the elegance and architecture of Paris and a bolder staging at the Chateau de Brandois. A balance between sophistication and character. When Camille wanders the streets of Paris, she carries a bouquet worthy of a true couture accessory in her hands. A graphic, structured, almost minimalist treatment of lines, enriched by a precious detail: pearls integrated into the bouquet, like a natural extension of the dress. The idea was to blur the line between flower and ornament, between the vegetal and sophistication.
When it comes to design for this editorial, we imagined a dialogue between two iconic worlds: Paris - with its majestic architecture, history, and international influence - and the exclusivity of a private château by the sea on France’s west coast.
The challenge was to make these two atmospheres blend without opposing them. Paris provides structure, discipline, and the nobility of stone, while the seaside brings freedom, movement, and a wilder, almost untamable poetry.
This duality appears at the heart of the design and the tablescape design. We imagined a diaphanous tablecloth with organic folds evoking waves and their raw energy, contrasted with more structured elements inspired by statues and Parisian architecture.
Once she arrives at the venue, Camille will change bouquets. This time the bouquet becomes more deconstructed, with greater texture and a stronger vegetal presence. Volumes are less disciplined, freer, almost wild. There is more depth, materiality, and contrast. The table echoes this duality: a dense, almost dramatic floral centerpiece set against the purity of white furniture and the minimalism of the tableware. The verticality and concentration of flowers at the center create a theatrical effect.
Creative Team
Photo & Video: Il était un Pixel, Jérémie Sangaré
@iletaitunpixel - www.iletaitunpixel.fr
Couture gowns: Narcis Création, Gwënn
@narcis.creation - www.narciscreation.com
Flower design: Nuances Florales, Andréa
@nuancesflorales - www.andreagomez-fleuriste.com
Hair styling: L’atelier Signature, Manon
@latelier.signature - www.lateliersignature.com
Make up Artist: Audrey Langouët MUA, Audrey
@audreylangouet.mua - www.audreylangouet.fr
Design: Hip Hip Hip Hourra, Mathilde
@hhhhourra - www.hiphiphiphourra.fr
Stationery: Papier Machine, Marion
@marionpapiermachine - www.papier-machine.com
Venue: Domaine de Brandois, Laëtitia
@domainedebrandois - www.domainedebrandois.com
Models: Camille & Lucas
Highlights
Regarding hairstyling, the idea was to create two distinct looks while keeping the same guiding principle: modernity. In the heart of Paris, our bride Camille wore wavy hair with two half-up sections, subtly styled as if suspended on a thread. Each wave perfectly showcases her Venetian blonde hair, catching the light and creating a natural harmony with her makeup. The overall effect is contemporary elegance with a sense of lightness.
Then, at the chateau, the bride reveals a more assertive, more structured look that still harmonizes with the makeup. Her French twist updo, both sophisticated and timeless, flatters her head carried high and highlights the silhouette of her gown. Through these two hairstyles, I aimed to create a true visual impact, exploring chic modernity in two different interpretations while retaining an essential note of simplicity and refinement.
Manon, hairAudrey, muaWith respect to makeup, for this editorial series between West of France (Vendée) and Paris, we wanted to capture the very essence of French chic through two distinct facets of the modern bride. At the chateau, the focus is on a sophisticated, graphic look where a balloon-sleeve gown meets a sculptural updo and bold makeup. The emphasis on the eyes, with a pronounced smokey liner, contrasts with Camille’s translucent skin and blue eyes, while a nude lip subtly echoes her red hair for perfect harmony.
Later, in the heart of Parisian streets, the look becomes more romantic and timeless with a majestic gown whose three-meter train remains the centerpiece. Beauty is softer here, with half-up hair and a deep Bordeaux lip by NARS Cosmetics, creating that iconic, elegant look every woman dreams of wearing. It’s a duality between editorial boldness and urban poetry.
As a couture designer, meeting Camille and designing her bespoke wedding gowns together was obvious. A dynamic, confident exchange produced powerful, feminine lines.
First silhouette - sculptural: a sheath dress with clean lines that hugs the figure thanks to subtly integrated corsetry. Adorned with pearls and sequins in a complex geometric pattern that highlights Camille’s body. Added to this is a generously proportioned coat whose lines and construction introduce movement and lightness that balance the look.
Second confident silhouette: a short, all-curves dress that, without artifice, lets the body and the innocence of our young bride speak. Through a play of cut and volume, the waist is emphasized and the hips are enhanced. The minimalist shape of this piece reveals the graceful way she carries her head and boldly yet simply affirms Camille’s personality.
Gwënn, gowns
