Everytime I look at these childhood pictures, I am overwhelmed with emotion.
My parents and baby me. The bond between my little sister and I. Time flying by at birthdays. Family gatherings every summer with five generations and how lucky I am to have known my great-great grandmother (I'm the one pouting at the bottom left by the way!).
These pictures tell my story, like my pictures tell your story.
Marie Calfopoulos, wedding & family photographer in Provence
From rookie photographer...
Photography has always been a part of me...
I grew up between the lavender fields and the olive groves of southern France and the beaches of the Emerald Coast in Brittany. As a child, I carried my little toy camera everywhere (proof in picture! 😉). In my teenage years, my father—an avid photography enthusiast himself—gave me my first real camera, a bridge. And from that moment on, I fell in love with photography…
With a degree in foreign languages, I started my career in a multimedia company on the French Riviera, reconnecting with my southern roots. There, I honed my skills in professional photography, digital retouching, and video editing.
Eager to expand my horizons and to perfect my English speaking skills, I traveled to a country that had always fascinated me: the United States, and more specifically, the city that never sleeps—New York City. Living in the heart of Brooklyn was an unforgettable adventure!
My love for travel has taken me to breathtaking destinations such as Thailand, Italy, the Caribbean, Kenya and Tanzania, Japan, Greece, Canada, and South Africa. Each journey has been an opportunity to capture photos of magical places, discover new cultures, and meet lovely people.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney
In 2012, after graduating from the New York Film Academy and now fluent in English, I moved to Paris. Driven by my passion, I made the (crazy?) decision to start my own photography business. Being a true romantic at heart, I chose to specialize in family and event photography, capturing life’s most precious moments with joyful, authentic, and natural images.
In 2015, I returned to my Provence roots and settled in Avignon. Provence is a region that inspires me every day with its golden light, charming hilltop villages, and relaxed way of life. Today, I offer my photography services across the entire Provence region, from Orange to Aix-en-Provence, covering Vaucluse, Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, the Camargue, and the Drôme areas. Whether it’s an intimate wedding in Gordes, a family photoshoot under the olive trees of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, or a romantic session in the stunning Calanques of Cassis, I accompany you with care and creativity to tell your story through timeless images. And as a true globetrotter, I am always happy to travel beyond Provence, throughout France and internationally.
My approach is natural and spontaneous—I focus on capturing genuine emotions, real moments, and deep connections. With over 13 years of experience as a freelance photographer, I have learned how to make people feel at ease in front of my camera, allowing me to create authentic, light-filled images that reflect both your love and the breathtaking scenery of Provence.
My mission: to capture the love that binds you and turn your story into precious memories that will be cherished for generations to come—so you can relive those emotions again and again.
... to professional photographer!
Photo : Lerox Photography
“Where there is love, there is life.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Little things that make me happy...
My dog Spencer, rock music, sunsets, chocolate, rollercoasters, travelling and strolling around, musicals & concerts, fireplaces, vanilla & raspberries, going to the movies, speaking English, the Disney universe and parks (Disneyland is my second home), listening to inspiring podcasts, DIY and crafts, "making myself pretty", behind-the-scenes documentaries about movies, flying on planes, video games, amusement parks and exhibits, fantasy TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Walking Dead and comedies like Friends, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, scented candles, salted butter (my Brittany roots), dinners with family and friends, the smell of mimosa and orange blossom, the Fall and Spring seasons, lists and crossing things off them, a big cup of coffee or hot cocoa, decorating my home, discovering new cultures and meeting people from all over the world, computer stuff and multimedia, travel TV shows, mediterranean cuisine, board games and escape games, Italy and Greece's slow living (I'm a quarter Greek and proud of my last name!), making people happy, massages and self-care, singing along songs (completely out of tune but I don't care), being a tourist in my own town...