TAILORED COUTURE EDITORIAL PORTRAITS
WITH A DISTINCTLY FASHION-FORWARD EDGE.

Every story begins with getting to know you. We take the time to understand your personalities, your connection, and the atmosphere you want to create, allowing us to translate what makes your story uniquely yours into imagery that feels unmistakably personal.

Rooted in French elegance, fashion, and the subtle depth of human connection, we create imagery where refinement meets emotion.

Our eye is precise yet instinctive — guided by a couture approach where each image is thoughtfully shaped rather than simply taken. We create tailored, editorial portraits designed to feel both intentional and effortless, where presence matters more than perfection.

Since 2018, our work has been shaped by a vision rooted in refinement, direction, and the pursuit of images that endure — not simply as memories, but as something more iconic.

We photograph weddings throughout France and wherever your story takes you, approaching each celebration as a space for creation as much as documentation.

About how We work

Couture.
Iconic.
Intentional.

The Philosophy
The Story

Founded by Aude Lucas, a French photographer of Chinese heritage, the Studio is rooted in a lifelong fascination with light, beauty and the preservation of fleeting moments.

Born in France to a Chinese mother and a French father, Aude holds a PhD in Classical Chinese Literature. Her Chinese name, Xiuzhu 秀珠, translates poetically as "Refined Pearl".

When she was young, her parents places a pearl in her hands as a symbol of light and all that is precious.

Over time, when Aude traveled to Asia and got married, the pearl that radiated light became a camera that catches it.

Today, the Studio is dedicated to photographing elevated celebrations and refined weddings, with an approach shaped by light, artistry, and emotions.

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+ Coffee dates with my bestie, Amanda.
+ Morning walks with my furbaby, Jet, listening to podcasts.
+ Chips & queso on a friday afternoon with a cold margarita.
+ Game nights with my husband, Jonathan, where I almost always win.
+ Spending weekends at my family's lakehouse at Lake Texoma.
+ Photographing amazing couples who are so in love and ready to take on life together!

Some of my favorite things:

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The process

Our role extends beyond capturing what unfolds naturally. With an editorial eye and thoughtful direction, we create the conditions for genuine moments to emerge beautifully, guiding when needed while always allowing space for spontaneity.

The result is imagery that feels effortless, deeply personal, and unmistakably yours.

Because wedding photographs are meant to live far beyond the day itself, we create imagery with both the present and the years to come in mind — photographs that feel as meaningful decades from now as they do the moment you first receive them.

We are drawn to beautiful love stories and to the singularity of every couple we photograph. No two celebrations are alike, and our approach begins with getting to know you — understanding what matters to you, what moves you, and the nuances that make your story entirely your own.

For us, wedding photography is about far more than discreetly documenting a day. It is about preserving the atmosphere, the emotions, the laughter, the tenderness, and all the fleeting moments that might otherwise be forgotten. We look for the unguarded expressions, the spontaneous joy, and the quiet intimacy that reveal the true essence of your celebration.

Our Philosophy in Wedding Photography

Taking pictures of your wedding
just as if it were Our own

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Your final gallery is carefully and thoroughly edited to tell the complete story of your celebration. Beyond the moments you remember, our photographs reveal the moments you may have missed — a glance across the room, a fleeting gesture, an embrace, a quiet exchange. The little and the monumental, preserved together as a visual legacy of your day.

A thorough editing

After your wedding

We also collaborate closely with your wedding planner to build a realistic and beautifully paced photography schedule — one that allows space for the important moments, while never making the day feel rushed or overly orchestrated.
From the anticipation of getting ready to the final moments of the evening, we are there to observe, guide when needed, and preserve the emotions as they unfold.

A Curated Experience

On your Wedding day

From the earliest stages of planning, we work closely with you and your creative team to ensure that every element of the celebration is thoughtfully considered for photography. Drawing on our experience and editorial approach, we provide tailored guidance on the flow and visual atmosphere of your day, supported by a personalised moodboard that brings the overall vision to life.

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Prior to your Wedding