Budgie Bandits:
your photo and video duo
duo
For adventurous and madly-in-love couples who want to show it to the whole world with all their personality.
You may have spotted us in these incredible places
Our little secret for your big moments?
You. Your wishes, your personality, your wild ideas, your story, and your little imperfections.
That’s how we capture the moments that truly represent you, because we take the time to understand what you love, who you are, and what matters most to you.
At the end of the day, what remains are the big smiles, the knowing looks, and the quiet intimacy of a fleeting moment.
Whether it’s your wedding day or a maternity session, the connection always comes first.
Because smiling in front of a camera held by strangers? That’s about as unnatural as it gets. Yikes.
Our photo and video duo: a touch of nostalgia in raw, authentic moments.
Our photos and videos could be described as lifestyle, but we’re not really into labels. We prefer to say they’re filled with your life, your energy, and the beauty of nature (though not only that).
We love exploring with you whether it’s through the Vercors mountains, the wild corners of Belledonne, or diving into the lakes of the Matheysin plateau, to capture unique, breathtaking images and films.
And we also love the cozy atmosphere of your home and your favorite places, those little worlds that truly feel like you.
"Always enthusiastic and up for our craziest ideas"
Émilie & Stéphane were absolutely perfect! Discreet and attentive, they managed to capture every moment from the biggest highlights to the tiniest details with an incredible eye for light and angles.
Always enthusiastic and up for our wildest ideas, they loved our Day After session on a glacier at 3,000 meters! If you’re planning something out of the ordinary, go for it nothing stops them.
Their ability to adapt to harsh winter conditions truly impressed us. Beyond being a talented team, they’re artists with a unique vision. Don’t hesitate for a second you won’t regret it!
Heidi & Maxime
Budgie bandits what ?
Yes, that’s our little anglophone side showing.
Émilie spent two years living in Australia, and it truly left a mark on her.
A love for wide open spaces, travel, and freedom, that’s what we want to infuse into your photos and videos.
And since working with a photographer videographer duo also means choosing a personality, here’s a glimpse of what drives us every day.
A sense of wonder
The breathtaking landscapes, the rising or setting sun, the soft light through the winter mist… all of it makes us want to stop everything and simply admire. And then, to photograph and film your story. Lose yourself in the beauty of nature and then again, in your photo and video reportage.
Curiosity
Being a photographer and filmmaker is, above all, about being curious.
Every shoot is a chance to live a unique experience one that truly reflects who you are as a couple. We invite you to step off the beaten path.
Clichés? Not for us and definitely not for you.
Enthusiasm
We know it sounds cliché to say that every project is unique but it truly is.
Every love story, every family has its own spark, its own rhythm, its own energy.
What we love most is meeting you, listening to your stories, and discovering what makes your heart beat faster.
A love for beauty
And for creativity. And for nature.
(And for animals too but let’s not start, or we’ll never stop.)
Your most meaningful moments deserve a breathtaking backdrop.
That’s why we take you to some of our favorite hidden places in the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes region.
Émilie & Stéphane: business buddies and happy lovers
We met in a climbing gym in Lyon (thanks, Léo!), and since then, we’ve been climbing mountains together : literally. (Yeah, we know, that one was easy.)
Married in 2021, we got engaged in our van in New Zealand because when we say we love adventure, we really mean it!
Ever since, we’ve been working together every day for our happiness and yours.
Émilie
The photographer
I’m a lover of love, a true romantic at heart (my nightstand is overflowing with Jane Austen novels).
Saying I’m passionate would be an understatement. I’ve always been drawn to intimate moments and your beautiful stories.
Oh, and I absolutely LOVE Taylor Swift, real Swiftie right here.
Stéphane
The videographer
I’m a bit of a jack-of-all-trades I have this obsession with wanting to do everything myself. Everything!
Case in point: our photo studio is actually a glasshouse I built myself.
On my nightstand, you’ll find more dystopian and sci-fi novels than romantic ones but I absolutely love capturing your most powerful emotions on film.
Émilie
Stéphane
fun facts
Alright, we know you’re curious to hear a few fun (and slightly juicy) stories.
We’re a pretty inseparable duo, so much so that:
✸ We’ve actually given each other the exact same Christmas gifts before. Yes, literally the same thing. From the same brand.
✸ We could talk for hours about so many things: animals, the environment, travel… and Australia (but that’s mostly Émilie).
✸ Our deepest wish? To spend all our time together. Really.
✸ Often, we think exactly the same thing at the exact same moment. When we say we’re inseparable, we mean it.
✸ Photographing and filming moments of love is what we truly enjoy the most.
Because nothing is stronger or more intimate than genuine connection.
✸ Our biggest love after each other? Food. Especially savory!
Team reheated pizza for breakfast and avocado on perfectly toasted bread. Yum.
Our bucket list of shoots and wildest ideas (in no particular order)
To give you an idea of who’s really behind Budgie Bandits and maybe even help us make one of these dreams come true?
To ride across the Vercors high plateaus on horseback, independently.
And to go on horseback adventures in the United States, Canada, or Australia.
To photograph weddings in English-speaking countries or destination weddings, showing off our best English accents, while traveling and discovering new landscapes.
To see a Ben Howard concert in London, in a small venue, to enjoy it like never before and remember it for the rest of our lives.
To live on love and simple pleasures (and on photo and video shoots of your happy events) in a house with a vegetable garden, where our “few” animals live which is to say, a real menagerie.
especially Émilie
In short, if you’re also:
✸ Amazed by the colors of the sky at sunrise or sunset.
✸ Lovers of wide open spaces and unforgettable hikes.
✸ Madly in love with each other and your story.
✸ Determined to do things your way for the moments that matter most.
✸ Not big fans of clichéd poses and more the type to go for photos with your hair in the wind.
*high five*
