Editorial portrait, face covered in sand
Smiling bride in front of a large window
Couple dancing at sunset
Little girl kissing her mom’s bump among the poppies
Family session in the lavender at sunset: two mums and their daughter, in golden light

Photographer in Marseille · fine art & emotion in Provence You don't need to know how to pose.

I guide you just enough for you to forget the camera. And I capture everything you won't have had time to see.

Based in Marseille and ProvenceAvailable anywhere in France and abroadCalendar 2027 – 2028Open for bookings
Welcome

You are in the right place if…

  • You want natural photos, but you think “I don't know how to pose”
  • You're looking for a photographer who anticipates everything, so you can enjoy every second
  • You want elegant, bright images that truly feel like you
  • Details, light and glances matter to you
  • You want genuine memories, made to last
Portrait of a blonde woman with blue eyes, an iris flower in front of her face, soft evening light, near Aix-en-Provence
Let's start with you

Which moment shall we photograph ?

Choose, and I'll show you right away what's in store.

Maternity shoot in the lavender: dad-to-be kissing his partner's forehead, hand on her bump, in golden light
A baby is on the way

Your bump deserves better than a mirror selfie.

In the evening light, at home or in the studio, on your own, as a couple or with the older kids. And if you have nothing to wear, I'll lend you an outfit.

€230 · 15 edited photos · €450 with the baby session

Some pretty photos, everything the world in done. Me, I you give back the moments than you don't have not seen : your father who melts, your children who laugh for of real, you, without the awkwardness of the camera.

Family session in an iris field: parents, baby and relatives burst out laughing in white outfits, near Aix-en-Provence
Léna Maruitte, photographer in Marseille, in a white suit
Who I am

I know what it's like to be looked at. And I learned to look.

Several years as a model taught me how it feels in front of the camera. My work as a TV journalist taught me to listen to people, to blend into the background and to sense the moment that’s about to happen.

Today, I still tell true stories. But I take the time to get to know you, and I keep only the beautiful.

Get to know each other
Maybe you're thinking…

Your fear, versus their reviews.

The things people tell me most often right before a session. Pick yours: here's what others wrote to me afterward.

Your fear, before

“We don't know how to pose. In front of a camera, we feel awkward, we never know what to do with our hands, and we're scared of looking ridiculous.”

Their review, afterward
“Ulysse and I were afraid we'd feel awkward and not know what to do. Léna put us at ease in two minutes. We simply shared a real moment together… and the photos are incredible. Natural, elegant, full of emotion.”
Laura & Ulysse, couple session

What I do about it: I don't ask you to pose. I first let you settle in however feels natural, then I give you little things to do: walk, breathe, move closer, whisper a secret. Very quickly, you forget the camera.

+110photo sessions in Provence and the South of France
49 reviews5 stars on Google
7sessions, from pregnancy to wedding
0stiff poses, never
They trusted me

49 reviews, all 5 stars.

Choose your session, and read what they wrote to me afterward.

★★★★★
“I've been running away from cameras for 30 years: I'm never comfortable and I always hate the result. But for the arrival of our baby, I wanted memories. Léna knew how to reassure me, guide us, set up little scenes and make us forget the camera. As for the result… I'm lost for words! I thought I wouldn't find a single photo I liked, and I ended up buying more than the package included.”
Léa, maternity session
★★★★★
“An absolutely incredible experience! Beyond being an extremely talented photographer, Léna is a lovely person, gentle, kind and really attentive. She puts you at ease right away, so much that you completely forget the camera. The photos are simply gorgeous: each one is more beautiful than the last, to the point that it was almost impossible for us to choose!”
Mathilde, family session
★★★★★
“She put us at ease for our very first couple photo shoot, even in the cold on the beach! The photos look incredible, and for good reason: they're natural, with no set poses. We had a great time, with a nice hot chocolate to warm up. Thank you again to Léna and Thomas for this incredible moment!”
Tiffany & Donovan, couple session

Léna and Thomas face to face in an iris field at sunset, bathed in golden light and sharing a knowing look
Léna & Thomas
Shall we get to know each other?

Get to know us, without clichés.

I promise you’ll at least smile. And if you want to go further, there’s even a test to see if we’re made to get along.

Thomas drinks only one thingZero-sugar, zero-caffeine Coke. Yes, it exists. No, Léna doesn't get it either.
One of our travel favoritesShe's epileptic, with medication at a set time: for weddings far away, she comes with us to the Airbnb.
On the big day, we talk in beepsWalkie-talkies on vibrate. 1 beep: “move over.” 2 beeps: “let’s meet up.” You don’t notice a thing.

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Your questions

Everything people ask me, before booking a photo session.

Tap a question to read the answer.

Where do the sessions take place?
In Marseille, in the Calanques, by the sea, in lavender, iris or poppy fields, at your place or in my studio in Marseille's 8th. I travel all over Provence and the South of France, and elsewhere in France or abroad too. Travel fees only apply beyond a 1.5-hour drive.
I don't know how to pose, is that a problem?
Not at all, in fact that’s the case for almost all my clients. I was a model for years: I know how it feels in front of the camera. I guide you with simple actions (walking, moving closer, laughing) and you quickly forget the camera.
How far in advance should I book?
For a wedding, 12 to 18 months ahead is ideal, especially between May and September. For a session, 3 to 6 weeks is usually enough, a little more for lavender or irises, which only last a few weeks.
Do you work alone or as a duo?
On my own for sessions. For weddings, I can come with Thomas, who films while I photograph: a duo who know each other by heart, sharing one single vision.
How are the photos delivered?
After the session, you receive a private online gallery to choose your favorite photos. I then edit them one by one, in my style: soft light, natural colors, skin left true to life. For a wedding, the gallery stays online for 6 months.
How do I book?
For a session, directly online: you choose your session and your date, and you pay a 30% deposit securely. For a wedding, send me your date through the form and I’ll reply as quickly as possible.
Léna Maruitte, photographer in Marseille, smiling in a cream suit with her laptop under her arm
Are you a photographer? · L'Atelier

Grow exactly where you need it most.

L'Atelier is my one-to-one mentoring, online or in person. Not a ready-made course: we start from your images and what's holding you back, and build your programme together.

It's for you if…

  • You're a passionate amateur and you want to finally master your settings
  • You're going pro and want a consistent image and a style of your own
  • You're already a pro, but have specific gaps (directing, light, editing)

How it works

  1. A diagnosis to see where you stand (€69, deducted afterwards)
  2. A call to build your programme
  3. Modules on shooting and Lightroom editing: 3 video sessions, 2 corrected exercises, full course materials
Shall we do this?

Want to keep this moment forever ?

Choose your session, or write to me if you're not sure: I'll reply personally, as quickly as I can.

Couple session in the calanques at sunset: nose to nose against the light, about to kiss