Getting Married After 40 or Remarrying: Wedding Photos That Feel Like You
Getting married after 40 or remarrying often means a freer, more personal wedding. Our approach as wedding photographers in Touraine, Loire Valley: natural photos, with a real place for your children and family. By Claire & Cyril Chaumont, based in Varennes (37600).
Wedding photographer for couples over 40 in Touraine
Getting married after 40 or remarrying: wedding photos that feel like you
Our approach as photographers for a calm, sincere wedding that reflects who you are
Getting married after 40 or remarrying often means choosing a freer, more intimate wedding that truly reflects who you are today. Our role as wedding photographers for couples over 40 in Touraine is simple: to tell your story as it is, naturally, with no stiff poses and no imposed rules.
We are Claire and Cyril Chaumont, a husband-and-wife wedding photography duo based in Varennes (37600), in southern Touraine, about ten minutes from Loches in the Loire Valley. Whether you are saying "I do" for the first time at 45, renewing your vows or building a new blended family, your day deserves images that genuinely feel like you.
A wedding that feels like you, at your own pace
With the years, we know better what we want, and above all what we no longer want. Many couples who marry after 40 tell us they long for a more authentic day: less protocol, more real moments, more time with the people who matter.
There is no "right" format. A civil ceremony at the town hall followed by an intimate lunch, a symbolic ceremony in a Touraine garden, a whole weekend with your loved ones or a big celebration that lasts all night: anything is possible. What matters is that the day is yours, and that the photos tell it with sincerity.
That is also what makes these weddings so moving to photograph. The glances are calm, the emotions deep, the laughter genuine. You can feel a story behind every gesture, and that is exactly what we love to capture.
Wedding photographer for couples over 40 in Touraine: our approach
Many couples tell us, a little embarrassed: "We don't like having our picture taken." Rest assured, you are far from alone. Claire herself is not comfortable in front of the camera, which is probably why she is so good at putting others at ease.
Our way of working rests on three ideas:
- Discretion: we blend into the background during the ceremony and reception, to capture emotions as they come.
- Naturalness: for your couple portraits, we guide you gently, with small, simple prompts rather than artificial poses.
- Preparation: if you wish, we prepare a personalised posing guide together, along with a plan A, a plan B in case of rain and a plan C in case of a heatwave.
The engagement session, available as an option before the big day, is also a lovely way to get to know each other and get used to the camera, with no pressure, a few weeks before the wedding.
Remarrying: a place for your children and your blended family
A remarriage is often much more than the union of two people: it is a family taking shape. Your children, sometimes already grown up, have a very special place in this day. A reading during the ceremony, a shared glance, a photo all together: these are often the images that become the most precious.
Claire has been a childminder since 2009 and is the mum of two teenagers. She knows how much children, young or older, need to feel comfortable without being forced. Little ones have their own rhythm, teenagers their own reserve: we respect both, and adapt the family photo time so that everyone feels at ease.
We also pay special attention to generations: your parents, your grandparents and your children together in the same photo. This bond between generations is what gives a wedding memory its full meaning, and it will be passed on long after the day.
Intimate wedding or big celebration: a collection that fits your day
An intimate wedding doesn't need full-day coverage, and a big celebration deserves to be told from start to finish. That is why our wedding collections range from half-day to full-day coverage, with options to build an offer that suits you: getting ready, first look, engagement session or even the day after.
Cyril is a certified drone pilot: if your venue and regulations allow it, aerial drone photography can beautifully showcase your venue, your procession or your group photo.
We work throughout Touraine and Indre-et-Loire, with travel included up to 50 km from Varennes: Loches, Tours, Amboise, Chinon, Châtellerault… To discover our style, take a look at our wedding portfolio.
Why your wedding photos matter even more today
It is our conviction as photographers: the photographer is often one of the last suppliers couples choose, and yet photos are the only physical keepsake that will remain alongside your rings. Flowers fade, the dress is put away, the venue and decorations are packed up, the guests go home. Only the photos remain.
When you marry with life experience, children and sometimes a blended family, these images take on a special value. They tell the story of a new beginning, a promise made with open eyes, and one day they will be passed on to your children and grandchildren.
That is why we love paper so much. Our albums and prints are made by a European fine art workshop, on museum-quality cotton fine art paper, so your memories can stand the test of time far better than a file forgotten on a phone.
People also ask about getting married after 40 and remarrying
Can we have full wedding photography coverage for a wedding after 40?
Of course. A wedding after 40 or a remarriage deserves just as much care as a first wedding. We simply adapt the length and flow of coverage to your plans, from an intimate gathering to a big celebration.
We are not comfortable in front of the camera. What can we do?
That is very common. We guide you gently with simple, natural prompts. The optional engagement session also lets you get used to us before the big day.
Can our children be included in our couple photos?
Yes, and it is often a very moving moment. We plan time for family photos, respecting the rhythm of little ones as well as the reserve of teenagers.
Which collection should we choose for an intimate wedding?
For an intimate ceremony, half-day coverage is often enough. All our offers are presented on our wedding page.
Do you work throughout Indre-et-Loire and the Loire Valley?
Yes: Tours, Loches, Amboise, Chinon, southern Touraine… Travel is included up to 50 km from Varennes (37600).
Let's talk about your wedding
Getting married or remarrying in Touraine? Tell us about your plans, your date and your venue: we will be delighted to reply and imagine together photos that truly feel like you.