Island stories
Tahiti Moorea photography blog by Nico
Surprise proposal in Tahiti, on photo and video
Clayton gave Jennifer a photo session during their trip to Tahiti. She thought that was the gift. The real surprise was waiting at the end of the dock.
Your last night in Tahiti, photos facing Moorea
Bags packed, flight tonight, Moorea across the water. Where to go at the InterContinental Tahiti, and when, to leave with the last light of your trip.
Renewing your vows in Tahiti, 25 years later
25 years married, one secret plan. How Carine surprised Eric with a vow renewal in Tahiti, and what to know to plan your own on a trip to French Polynesia.
Honeymoon photos at InterContinental Tahiti, a late pink sky
They came as two, newly married. A gray evening at the InterContinental Tahiti, soft light all along, and the last few minutes that changed everything.
Anniversary photos in Moorea, at the Tipaniers pier
Years of marriage, a trip to French Polynesia, and an old wooden pier facing the motu. Véronique and Lolo had nothing to prove. They just had to be there.
Brand photography for a luxury yacht in Polynesia
A luxury yacht sells on a promise, long before anyone steps aboard. And that promise rests on a single image.
Moorea photographer: what I edit, what I never touch
You are choosing a beach you have never seen, from thousands of miles away. Here is what I edit, what I never touch, and why your photos will match the place.
Seeing dolphins in Moorea, when nature steps in
During this session in Moorea, dozens of dolphins stayed around the couple. A reminder that the most beautiful magic here can't be booked.
Honeymoon photos at Sofitel Moorea, from sand to sky
: One week after their wedding, Gwladys and Yannis landed in French Polynesia. A sunrise session at Sofitel Moorea, and what to sort out before you board.
A proposal with a view, at the InterContinental Tahiti
Jon wanted to propose from up high in Tahiti. We chose the lookout at the InterContinental, above the lagoon. Here is how a moment like this is prepared.
Family reunion photos in Tahiti, all together again
When kids grow up and the eldest leaves to study abroad, the whole family is rarely in one place. A session to mark the moment everyone is home.
A custom couple photo session in Moorea, made for you
A honeymoon in Moorea, a bride who lives for horses, and her dream of running free on a dock. How we build a session made entirely around you.
Your ceremony for two, right at your Moorea resort
Hold your traditional ceremony for two right at your resort in Moorea, no logistics. How it works at Sofitel Kia Ora, the rituals, and how to plan it.
Renew your wedding vows in Tahiti, as a family
What does a family vow renewal in Tahiti really look like? The traditional ceremony, the role your children play, and how to plan it without the stress.
Chapel elopement photos in French Polynesia
Many couples eloping in French Polynesia dream of photos in front of a chapel. Here is how to make it happen, with grace and respect for the place.
A simple, natural proposal in Tahiti or Moorea
Do you need a big production for a beautiful proposal? No. Why the simplest setups are often the truest, in Tahiti and Moorea.
Family photos at Point Venus beach, Tahiti
Black sand, a historic lighthouse, Matavai Bay. Point Venus is one of Tahiti's most beautiful settings for a family session, especially when it's your beach.
Golden hour in Tahiti: why it changes every night
Light is alive. It changes every evening, and no one commands it. Here is why that is good news for your photos.
A surprise proposal in Tahiti, filmed and shared in 48h
She said yes above the Tahiti lagoon. Two days later, it was all in their gallery. Jon and Maria's story, and why a proposal is delivered fast.
Sofitel Moorea photographer, your vows from above
After the traditional ceremony, a moment that belongs only to you, at the edge of the Sofitel Moorea lagoon. And sometimes, when the sky allows, the frame from above that almost no one has here.