Island stories
Tahiti Moorea photography blog by Nico
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.
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.
A babymoon in Moorea, your last trip as two
A babymoon in Moorea, your last trip as two before baby. Why this quiet escape deserves real photos: morning light, the turquoise lagoon and drone views.
A Moorea wedding, from pineapple fields to the lagoon
They didn't want a single venue. They wanted the whole island. Shenae and Michael's wedding moved across Moorea, from the pineapple fields to the lagoon, following the light.
The aerial film of a couple session in Moorea
You know the beginning. Here's what came after, seen from the sky. Ratan and Darya's couple session in Moorea, once the yes was said, alone on their motu.
Drone couple photography in Tahiti & Moorea
Aerial drone photography adds a whole new dimension to your couple session in French Polynesia. Here's how it works, what it asks of you, and what you'll take home.
Marriage proposal on a private island in Moorea
A lagoon tour, a snack on the sand... and a proposal Darya never saw coming. Ratan had dreamed it all up on a private island in Moorea, just for the two of them.
A traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony in Moorea
They said yes twice that day. Once before the mayor. Once standing in the lagoon at sunset. Here's what actually happens inside a traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony
A Tahiti photoshoot where you come as you are
Miss Marilyn and her son Maverik arrived with pink feather boas and an energy all their own. Proof in images that a signature session adapts to your world... never the other way around.
A Tahiti family vacation, but who's in the photos?
Hundreds of vacation photos on your phone, and yet... the same person is missing from all of them. The story of a sunrise family session on the beach of the Tahiti Lagoon Resort.
Ta'ahiamanu, the Moorea beach that never looks the same
Some places never look the same twice. Ta'ahiamanu is one of them.
Drone laws in Tahiti: what changed in 2026
Since January 2026, flying a drone in French Polynesia without professional certification is illegal. Whether you're traveling with your own drone or booking aerial photography here's what actually changed, and what it means for you.
The heart-shaped motu at Le Taha'a resort
Sierra has known French Polynesia since she was a child — but Le Taha'a was a first. To officially announce her engagement to Josh, she chose this Relais & Château, morning light on the lagoon, and a heart-shaped motu seen from above.
Surprise proposal on a deserted motu in Moorea
A boat, a deserted motu, golden hour over the lagoon. Pierce had planned everything in secret — including us. Megan's surprise proposal in Moorea, told from behind the scenes.
Aerial drone session at Le Taha'a — Sierra & Josh
Some places keep their secrets. Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts reveals its most beautiful one only from above.
