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🎄 Christmas photo sessions 2026: bookings are open ✨
From October 24 to December 19, on Saturday and Sunday mornings, the Varennes home studio dresses up in its Christmas decorations. To receive your photos before December 25, choose a session no later than December 9. Spots are limited.
Welcome
Photographer and practising childminder since 2009
Authenticity, sensitivity, optimism, novelty, and timelessness
I am Claire Chaumont, a photographer in Touraine, a mother, and a licensed childminder since 2009. To this day, on weekdays, I care for little ones in my home: I listen to babies, respect their rhythm and reassure young parents. At weekends, I photograph them with the same patience.
It is this sensitivity that guides each of my sessions: pregnancy, newborn, family with young children, iris, or wedding. My studio in Varennes (37600) is designed as a cocoon, bright and gentle, in Sud Touraine.
My photographic universes
For every stage, a session designed for you
Newborn
Newborn photographer near Tours, in the cozy studio
Family & children
Pregnancy, family with young children
Iris photography
Your gaze becomes a work of art
Family celebrations
Baptisms, golden weddings, big anniversaries…
Birthdays
Smash the cake and children's birthday
Wedding
Wedding reportage in Touraine, in duo
A cozy studio in Varennes, in Sud Touraine
Nestled in the village of Varennes (37600), my studio is designed for families: natural light, soft backgrounds, and everything needed to welcome babies, children, and parents in complete serenity.
Access: 10 min from Loches, 45 min from Tours and Châtellerault
Sessions: by appointment only, on weekends and public holidays
6 rue de la Pichaudière, 37600 Varennes, France
Get directionsYour questions about your photo session in Sud Touraine
Where is Claire Chaumont's photo studio located?
My home studio is located in Varennes (37600), in Sud Touraine, 10 minutes from Loches and 45 minutes from Tours and Châtellerault. I welcome families from Indre-et-Loire and Vienne, and I travel for weddings in Touraine.
What days are the photo sessions held?
Sessions are held by appointment only, on weekends, public holidays, and during certain weeks in August. On weekdays, I still work as a childminder. I intentionally limit the number of families welcomed each month to offer each one a fully experienced moment.
How far in advance should I book?
Online booking closes 15 days before the session date. For a closer occasion (birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas…), the gift card remains available at any time and allows you to choose the date later.
When should I book a newborn session?
Ideally during pregnancy, to block a period around the due date. As a practising childminder since 2009, I adapt each session to the baby's rhythm: feedings, cuddles, and breaks are part of the flow.
What photo sessions do you offer?
Pregnancy, newborn, family with toddlers, iris photography, smash the cake, children's birthday, portraits, and wedding in duo with Cyril, certified drone pilot. Each universe is presented in the form of collections (Essential, Emotion, Heritage) detailed on the booking page.
Are you still a childminder?
Yes. I have been a licensed childminder since 2009 and I still practise: on weekdays, I care for children aged 0 to 3 in my home. Photography is my weekend activity, run alongside it. This daily life with little ones is what makes my baby and family sessions so serene.
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Getting Married in 2027 in Touraine: When Should You Book Your Photographer?
Getting married in 2027? Here is our advice as wedding photographers in Touraine on when to book, in what order, and how to secure your date. By Claire & Cyril Chaumont, in Varennes (37600).
Iris Photo as a Christmas Gift near Tours: An Original Idea in Touraine
What if this year you gave a gift that exists in a single copy? An iris photograph, made at the Varennes studio in southern Touraine, becomes a personal work of art to hang on the wall and pass down.
Christmas Photo Session with a Baby or Toddler in Touraine: Tips from a Childminder-Photographer
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