ABOUT CARL THOMSON | FRENCH RIVIERA WEDDING & EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Professional Photographer Carl Thomson with his son Jules

My son Jules and I

Welcome. I’m Carl, an English photographer based in Cannes on the French Riviera, specialising in luxury weddings, international events and editorial photography. People and storytelling have always been at the heart of my work. My approach is relaxed, observant and discreet, allowing me to capture genuine moments with elegance and a timeless quality.

During more than 25 years behind the camera, my work has taken me from intimate Riviera weddings to major international events and royal engagements. I had the honour of photographing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, and my assignments have included figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Emmanuel Macron, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry and Meghan.

My fashion and wedding work has been published in Vogue Italia, and I was privileged to photograph the wedding of David Beckham’s sister.

Whether I’m documenting a destination wedding, an exclusive private celebration or a high-profile corporate event, I bring the same calm professionalism, creativity and attention to detailβ€”creating photographs that capture not only how an occasion looked, but how it felt.

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A man wearing sunglasses and a black jacket sitting in a vintage Porsche 356 Cabriolet convertible car parked on a street with palm trees and a park in the background.
People sailing on a boat during sunset, with a woman drinking from a bottle and a man pointing towards the water.
A woman in a polka dot dress and wide-brim hat standing barefoot on the beach, with flowing fabric attached to her, while a person with a camera takes her picture. There is a vintage armchair on the sand nearby.