Monica & Stan - Paris

Before the grandeur of the château, there was Paris — timeless, elegant, and quietly emotional.

Monica and Stan invited me to capture their civil ceremony at the iconic Paris City Hall, surrounded by their closest family.

It was the start of an American–French love story unfolding in one of the world’s most romantic cities. Her family had traveled all the way from the U.S. to witness this intimate moment — a gathering that, though small, carried so much meaning.

There were tears in Monica’s eyes, warm laughter in the air, and that gentle, unmistakable joy that lives in quiet, honest celebrations.

The setting — classic and grand — echoed the elegance of the day, with soft Parisian light wrapping everything in its glow.

It was just the beginning of their wedding story, a simple yet beautiful prelude to the celebration that would soon follow in a château… but one I’ll always remember for its grace and tenderness.