Florent & Angel Vidal
Wedding Photographers
Florent’s Story
“When I tell people that I am a photographer, there’s always an interest in how I got into it. To be honest, I have done nothing else but be a photographer! I was only 14 years old when I discovered the art of photography. By the time I was 16, I knew that this was what I wanted to do, so I applied to get into one of the best photography schools in Europe. They only had a vacancy for 30 students, and I was offered a place. I graduated when I was 20, and I moved to Paris to work as a freelance photographer for travel publications.
One day, an editor of a travel magazine asked me if I could photograph her wedding the same way I photographed the people in my travel photos: very photojournalistic and ‘in the moment’ photos. This experience completely opened my eyes and changed the way I perceived wedding photography.
Wedding photos can be ‘real’ and at the same time, creative. And these are the kind of photographs that really talk to me. It’s being able to tell the story with my images, at the same time frame them with my creative interpretation.
I want couples to look at their photographs years from now and remember the feelings that they felt on their wedding day.
Angel’s Story
Like any new university graduate, I packed my bags and travelled to the other side of the world. Little did I know that my European adventure would be the beginning of a lasting partnership both personally and professionally. After finishing my Art degree, it was natural that I was seduced by the beauty of Paris and there, serendipity stepped in and I met Florent.
Florent and I first worked together in 2004, doing photo reportage of different European cities for travel guides and magazines. During this time, I had also seen the wedding photographs that he captured, and I was immediately struck by how different they were from the wedding photographs that I had seen in Australia. They were elegantly composed and devoid of any pretence. This inspired me to pursue the art of wedding photography.
From our little flat in Paris, we started laying the foundation for what would become Florent Vidal Photography. When it was time for me to return to Australia, we were ecstatic that we had also been commissioned to photograph our beautiful country. It was perfect timing! When the assignment ended, we both took a leap of faith and officially launched Florent Vidal Photography in Sydney. We gave ourselves 6 months to book our weddings, or he’d have to go back to France!
Working with Florent as a second photographer, his skills as a photographer continually amaze me and teach me how to become a better photographer. Florent’s support has given me the desire to try and set out on my own. Now I have my own business as Port Stephens wedding photographer, capturing weddings in our backyard.
Our Story
We are thankful to the very first couple, Dilek and Yekta, who put their faith in us and to the hundreds more that followed! Fifteen years later, we are still here doing what we love and capturing beautiful wedding stories.
Our wedding photographs are inspired by the couple’s stories. We keep challenging ourselves to see things through different perspectives so that couples will have photographs that are meaningfully beautiful. We want to keep telling stories with our photographs and we hope that future brides and grooms will keep appreciating what we do.
We both share a love of travel, good food and wine! And as parents to two young girls, we just don’t want them to grow up too quickly! We’d like to keep making happy memories as a family. Life is about that.
Client Reviews - Love Letters from our Couples
“Absolutely phenomenal wedding photographs and experience overall with Angel and Florent!
My partner and I spent hours looking for a photographer for our wedding who would offer something truly artistic and unique, and from the moment we booked with them, they were 100% with us on executing our vision.
We did both a "first look" outdoor series on the coast and a nighttime series near the Opera House, including a nighttime ceremony. The shots were absolutely stunning, and the team was so easy to work with! Highly recommend for photos that will take your breath away.”
Jess & Troy, Park Hyatt, Sydney
“Florent Vidal was an absolute dream to work with. From start to finish, everything was amazing. His photographs turned out even better than we ever imagined. They captured our love, emotion, and the spirit of our day so perfectly. Every image feels like a timeless piece of art.
Even during the chaos of family portraits (with our wonderfully tricky relatives!), Florent was patient, professional and kept everything running smoothly. His calm presence made such a difference, and he handled every moment with grace.
The turnaround time was incredibly quick, and we were blown away by the quality and care in every shot. We’re so grateful to have these beautiful memories to treasure for the rest of our lives.”
Chloe & Clayton, Heaven Gardens
“Florent and Angel were an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, warm, and incredibly accommodating to all our requests.
Florent’s photography style is exactly what we were hoping for: timeless, elegant, and beautifully natural. He has an incredible eye for capturing genuine moments without making anything feel staged or forced. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the celebration all over again, with every emotion and detail perfectly preserved.
Angel was also fantastic; super responsive and helpful throughout the whole process, making everything seamless and stress-free.
Thank you, Florent and Angel, for your talent, patience, and for being such a special part of our day. We couldn’t be happier with the results and will treasure these memories forever.”
Nik & Kim, Zest Point Piper
“Florent was truly incredible — I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. He was a one-man team, but somehow managed to be everywhere at once, capturing all the special, candid moments without ever being intrusive. From the moment he arrived, he brought such a calm, professional, and positive energy that instantly put everyone at ease.
He didn’t just take photos — he told the story of the day perfectly through his lens. The photos came out absolutely stunning, and every time I look at them, I’m transported right back to those moments.
What really stood out was how much Florent genuinely cared. He wasn’t just there to “do a job” — he was fully invested in making sure everything went smoothly and that the memories were captured beautifully.
I’m so grateful to have had him as part of the day, and I can’t recommend him enough. If you’re lucky enough to book him, just know you’re in the best hands!”
Ashleigh & CJ, The Woodhouse Wollombi
“Florent was just such a relaxed presence. We trusted him a lot and he made us feel comfortable. We were very confident in Florent’s ability given the portfolio I had seen on the website. He was very easy to work with on the day and gave only the guidance needed.
Choosing Florent was one of the easiest decisions with regards to the whole wedding.”
Freya & Bryte, Saltwater Fingal Bay
“I was on the lookout for a good wedding photographer. Right from the start, their quick responses and friendliness made everything a breeze.
Florent and Angel are super organised and structured, from beginning to end. They think about every little step without making you feel overwhelmed. We felt so relaxed and natural while Florent was shooting, even though weddings are usually so stressful.
He made us feel at ease and was very discreet.
The pictures: We were expecting them to be great, but they were outstanding! Every single picture is full of emotion. We were so touched and happy with the final result
A big, big, big thank you to Florent for taking stunning pictures and turning them into such beautiful memories !
I would definitely use Florent again and recommend his professionalism and beautiful pictures!”
Astrid & Annie, Dangar Island
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