No. My approach is entirely documentary. I believe the strongest images come from moments you do not perform. I stay as discreet as possible, capturing real laughter, genuine emotion and the natural rhythm of the day.
Wedding Filmmaker in France and Switzerland — Laurent Henry
About
More than a filmmaker,
More than a filmmaker,
a calm, reassuring presence.
Wedding filmmaker · France & Switzerland
2006
I began working independently in Rouen in 2006. From there, my path took me to New Zealand and Australia, then across more than 60 countries with a camera in hand. Travel and a love of adventure taught me to adapt quickly—something I now bring to every unexpected moment on a wedding day.
People before equipment
I know how intimidating it can feel to have a lens pointed at you. That is why my approach begins with trust. Before we talk about images, we talk about you.
To capture a couple honestly, they need to feel at ease. I take time to get to know you so that, on the day, I am no longer simply another supplier but a familiar face. I blend in among your guests, never ask you to pose and give you the space to be fully present.
An international journey
A perspective shaped
A perspective shaped
across 60 countries.
After beginning in Rouen, I went on to film in New Zealand and Australia. I spent years observing people in very different places. It taught me something no film school can: how to notice an emotion before it is put into words.
Today, I bring that perspective to destination, bilingual and multicultural weddings—French-British and French-Swiss couples, international ceremonies in the Alps or beside Lake Geneva. I speak French, English and Spanish fluently and travel throughout France and internationally.
Read my full journey60
Countries explored
camera in hand
3
Languages spoken
FR · EN · ES
2006
Independent since
starting in Rouen
Words from my couples
Once the film is finished,
their words remain.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦“We could not have dreamed of a better videographer for our wedding. Laurent was perfect from start to finish: discreet, kind and attentive to every emotion. The editing, imagery, soundtrack and drone footage are beautiful.”
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦“Every emotion and every detail was captured with remarkable discretion and sensitivity. We recommend Laurent without hesitation.”
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦“Laurent was warm, immediately put me at ease and was incredibly discreet. The film is breathtaking, and I am so happy to have these memories.”
My philosophy
A little more about me
My approach, my visual style and how I become part of your day without taking you away from it.
Many couples feel the same way. Part of my role is helping you relax. By getting to know each other before the wedding, my presence feels natural and familiar on the day—and you will quickly forget about the camera.
Yes. I travel throughout France and internationally. Based in Haute-Savoie, I regularly work in Switzerland, across the Alps and further afield. Travel costs are calculated fairly and set out clearly in your quotation.
My colour palette is soft, luminous and timeless. I avoid heavy trends such as very dark or strongly orange grading, so your film will still feel elegant in ten or twenty years.
Sound carries much of a film's emotion. I use discreet microphones to record your vows and carefully capture the speeches from the people closest to you. Those voices help turn the edit into something personal and immersive.
The main film runs between 6 and 15 minutes, depending on your collection and the richness of the day. It is long enough to tell the story with depth, while remaining a film you will want to watch and share again.
No. I work with lightweight professional mirrorless equipment. There are no large shoulder-mounted cameras or intrusive lights: everything is chosen to let me blend in naturally among your guests.
I work alone for most weddings, which helps me remain discreet and keep the visual storytelling consistent. For celebrations with more than 150 guests or a complex schedule, I can be joined by a second professional camera operator.
Yes. Drone footage is included in all three collections. Aerial footage is captured in compliance with applicable regulations and the necessary authorisations. It is used whenever the venue, weather and airspace permissions allow it.
I adapt to the way your day is organised. I regularly collaborate with photographers, coordinating our positions so we never get in each other's way. If you have not chosen one yet, I can recommend professionals I know and trust.
My three collections range from €1,400 to €2,400: The Keepsake (€1,400), The Essential (€1,800) and The Story (€2,400). Drone footage is included in each collection. Your film becomes a lasting record of the people, voices and moments that shaped your wedding day.
Yes. A 30% deposit is due when the contract is signed to secure your date.
Your film is usually delivered within 4 to 6 weeks of your wedding, and no later than three months, through a private online gallery. You can download it in high definition and share it easily with family and friends.
This collection adds a more intimate layer to the film. Alongside filming on the ground and by drone on the wedding day, we record an interview beforehand in which you tell me your story. Your own words then guide the final narrative.
Absolutely. I speak French, English and Spanish fluently, which allows me to fit naturally into multicultural and destination weddings. I understand that each celebration has its own cultural rhythm and adapt with care.
Where I work
Geneva, Annecy and beyond.
Based in Thonon-les-Bains, I work mainly across Haute-Savoie and Switzerland—a region with an extraordinary variety of landscapes and venues.
Whether you are planning an elegant celebration in a Geneva palace, a waterside wedding on Lake Annecy or an intimate gathering in a mountain chalet, I travel to the place you have chosen to celebrate.
Switzerland
- Wine estates & châteauxLavaux / La Côte
Characterful venues among the terraced vineyards, with sweeping views across Lake Geneva—from Château d'Aigle to estates around Nyon.
- Palaces & historic hotelsGeneva / Riviera
Elegant celebrations overlooking Geneva's Jet d'Eau or in the landmark hotels of Lausanne and Montreux.
Lake Annecy & surrounding area
- Waterfront châteauxLakeshore
Historic venues in Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Duingt, with the lake at their doorstep and the possibility of arriving by boat.
- Estates & farmhousesSavoy countryside
Restored barns and tree-lined grounds in the Albanais or Pays de Gex for elegant celebrations with a relaxed country atmosphere.
The Alps
- Mountain chalets & refugesMegeve / Chamonix
Luxury hotels and characterful mountain refuges facing Mont Blanc, for winter weddings and celebrations rooted in the landscape.