Family portrait in Normandy by Arnaud Chapelle
English-speaking portrait photographer · Normandy & France

The portrait as
revelation.

A great portrait doesn't look like a photograph — it looks like a person. An English-speaking photographer based in Normandy, I create authentic portrait sessions across Normandy and France — for families, couples and visitors discovering the region. With no mask and no artifice.

Portrait & family portfolio

Moments
that last

The philosophy of the portrait

Not a pose.
A true moment.

Most people are afraid of being photographed. That's only natural — the camera intimidates, the gaze judges. My role is to dissolve that tension, to create a space in which you forget the camera is even there.

I work in natural light or with a mobile studio, depending on the project. The aim is never to flatter you artificially, but to reveal what is already there — and which you may not see in yourself.

Every session begins with a conversation about what you're hoping for, the style you have in mind and how the images will be used. That time is never wasted — it is where the relationship of trust is built.

Arnaud Chapelle portrait photographer Saint-Lô Normandy
Portrait services

A dedicated approach
for every project

Individual portrait
For you, for a birthday, for a particular chapter of life. A portrait that belongs to you and that you'll be proud of for a long time.
1 to 1.5 hrs · Mobile studio or on location
Family portrait
Natural family images, far from stiff poses. I photograph your interactions, your games, your glances — life as it really is.
1 to 1.5 hrs · Outdoors preferred
Professional headshot
LinkedIn profile photo, team page, author biography. Portraits that inspire confidence and convey your professional character.
1 hr · At home or at the office
Maternity portrait · Pregnancy
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful and most fleeting subjects to photograph. Sensitive, timeless portraits, in the studio or out in nature.
1 to 1.5 hrs · At home or on location
Boudoir session
Marking a milestone, coming face to face with yourself. Intimate sessions in a safe space, designed to restore your confidence in your own image.
1 to 1.5 hrs · At home
Portrait pricing 2025 – 2026

Clear pricing,
bespoke sessions

Every project is unique. The prices below are a guide — get in touch for a tailored quote.

Session packages · On location or at home
149
1-hour session 3 high-resolution files
+ 1 enlargement 20×30
189
1-hour session 5 high-resolution files
+ 1 enlargement 30×45
359
1-hour session 20 high-resolution files
+ 1 enlargement 40×60
449
1-hour session All HD files
+ 1 enlargement 40×60
For sessions at your home, a space of 3×5m is required. No travel charge within a 50 km radius — beyond that: €0.50 / km. The package is paid for at the time of booking.
Options · Additional files & Paper prints
HD digital files
Single file€40
Pack ×5€175
Pack ×10€300
Pack ×15€390
Pack ×20€460
Paper prints — each
13×19 cm€10
20×30 cm€22
30×45 cm€49
40×60 cm€79
50×75 cm€110
Print packs
13×19 — pack of 5€45
13×19 — pack of 10€80
20×30 — pack of 5€95
20×30 — pack of 10€180
30×45 — pack of 2€80
Album mini book
Format 3 spreads 5 spreads 10 spreads
20×20 cm €49 €79 €99
20×30 cm €69 €99 €120
Mounting & Frames · Production time: 15 days
PVC mount
An ideal mount for framing
Print only
30×45 cm€80
40×60 cm€110
50×75 cm€145
Printed & framed
30×45 cm€150
40×60 cm€200
50×75 cm€265
Dibond
Mounted on aluminium plate — water- and scratch-resistant
Print only
30×45 cm€110
40×60 cm€180
50×75 cm€210
Printed & framed
30×45 cm€180
40×60 cm€260
50×75 cm€330
Plexiglass
Exceptional gloss
Print only
30×45 cm€140
40×60 cm€220
50×75 cm€290
Printed & framed
30×45 cm€210
40×60 cm€310
50×75 cm€410

Final pricing is confirmed after we've discussed your project. No surprises.

Portrait photographer in Normandy

Portrait shoots in Saint-Lô
and across Normandy

I work with a mobile studio — I come to your home or to the location of your choice, with all the equipment needed to work in continuous light as well as with flash. A large part of my work also happens outdoors, in the landscapes of Normandy.

Family photographer in the Manche

Saint-Lô and the Norman bocage offer exceptional light for outdoor portraits. The meadows of the Cotentin, the banks of the Vire, the cliffs of the northern Manche — each place tells a different story. I know these spots by heart and know how to use them according to the season and the light of the day.

Portrait photographer in the Calvados

I regularly travel through the Calvados for portrait sessions — to Caen, Bayeux, Honfleur or Deauville. The Pays d'Auge and its characterful villages offer authentic settings that are much sought after for family portraits and fine-art shoots.

Family portraits: capturing what matters

Family photography is one of the most precious things I do: freezing a moment of your life together that you'll look back on in twenty years' time. My approach is always documentary — I photograph who you are, not who you think you ought to appear to be. The best family portraits are born in the margins: while the child is running, during the unexpected fit of laughter, in the hand that reaches for another.

Twelve years of portrait experience

My background in wedding photography has given me a keen sense of the decisive moment, brought to the portrait. I don't direct — I observe and I wait. This documentary approach gives portraits a life, a spontaneity that posed shots can never produce.

Frequently asked questions

Portrait — FAQ

What should I bring to a portrait session?
Several outfits are recommended, to vary the mood. Avoid overly busy patterns. Beyond the clothes, the most important thing is to arrive present — not rushed, not stressed. The session always adapts to your pace.
Do portrait sessions take place at home or outdoors?
I work with a mobile studio — I come to you with all the equipment, or to the outdoor setting of your choice. There's no fixed studio: the session happens in your own surroundings, or somewhere that feels like you. We decide together during our first conversation.
How many photos are delivered after the session?
On average, 30 to 60 edited images for a one-hour session. Each image is chosen and worked on individually. The photos are delivered through a private online gallery within one week at most.
How does a boudoir session work?
The session takes place at your home, in a space where you feel at ease. It lasts 1 to 1.5 hours, with a few changes of outfit. The aim is to create a safe, caring space — I photograph what makes you unique, without ever imposing direction.
My other worlds

Weddings & Corporate

The same documentary rigour and the same feel for light, brought to other stories.

Your portrait session

Let's book your session

Saint-Lô, Normandy, or further afield. Let's talk about your project.