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Photographers at ease from the castle to the industrial site

16 photo and video studios covering the province, from the park at Belœil to the old buildings of Charleroi.

16 approved studios 7 criteria 14 cities
See the 16 studios Find my style first

Of the 16 studios covering the province, 9 are set up there, around La Louvière, Soignies, Montigny-le-Tilleul and the Sambre valley. The other 7 come from another province, and that is normal in this trade: a photographer drives to you, they do not wait for you on the spot. What really changes here is not the style, it is the light: a castle park in late afternoon and an old brick hall under artificial light call for neither the same equipment nor the same habits. So look less at the pretty images in the portfolio than at weddings shot in a venue close to yours.

What do you want to keep from that day?

13 studios do photography, 9 the drone, 8 the engagement session and 6 video: they do not all cover the same wishes.

Or by province

9 are based in Hainaut, 7 come from a neighbouring province. In this trade, travelling is normal.

How to choose your photographer for a wedding in Hainaut

  1. 1Ask about the venue, not the styleA great set of photos in an orangery says nothing about an old distillery. Ask for a full gallery shot in a venue like yours.
  2. 2Drones are not allowed everywhere9 studios out of 16 offer them, but castle grounds have their own rules and the airspace around Gosselies airport is controlled. Have the permit checked before selling the idea to the family.
  3. 3Nobody is based in Wallonie picardeThe studios registered in the province are in the Centre and along the Sambre. If you are marrying near Tournai, Ath or Mouscron, budget for travel costs and a scouting visit.
  4. 4Two places in one day, two photographers6 studios out of 16 work as a duo. Between a town hall in Charleroi and a reception in Belœil, a single photographer spends part of the afternoon in the car instead of being with you.
  5. 5Look at where the coverage stops7 studios out of 16 advertise full coverage. Get the end time in writing, because an evening almost always runs longer than planned.

The five questions to ask before booking

  • Can we see a whole wedding, from morning to evening, photographed in a venue like ours?
  • How do you work when the room is dark and the walls are brick?
  • How late do you stay, and what happens if we run over?
  • Do you come and see the venue before the big day, and is the travel included?
  • Who actually shoots on the day, and what happens if you are unable to come?

What it costs

For a day's coverage, the market range often sits between 1 500 € and 3 000 €, more as soon as you add video or a second photographer.

Market benchmarks written by hand, not measurements. Starting prices are filled in the database on only a minority of listings.

What's moving right now

  • ·Drones have become common: 9 of the 16 studios offer them.
  • ·The engagement shoot is a rehearsal for you and a location scout for the photographer, 8 studios out of 16 offer one.
  • ·Photo and video from the same studio is slowly replacing two separate suppliers.
  • ·The photobooth is still rare in the directory, 1 studio out of 16.

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Frequently asked questions

How many photographers and videographers cover Hainaut?

16 studios in total. 9 are based in the province, 7 come from elsewhere to work there. That is common for this trade, which travels by nature.

Is travel charged on top?

Often yes, as soon as you go outside the studio's usual area. Given the length of the province, between the Botte du Hainaut and Wallonie picarde, ask the question in your very first exchange.

Can one vendor do both photo and video?

Yes, 6 studios out of 16 also do video. Ask then who films and who photographs, because one person cannot hold both roles at the same time.

The other categories

Each one sorts its vendors by what really sets them apart.

Venues in Hainaut20Caterers in Hainaut5Attire in Hainaut9Florists in Hainaut5Jewellers in Hainaut7Photographers in Brabant wallon20Photographers in Brussels12Photographers in Namur province17Photographers in Liège province9All studios in Belgium23

Your wedding in Hainaut, told by someone who knows the venue

Take the time to compare three studios rather than ten, and ask each of them for a complete gallery. This is the only supplier whose work will stay in front of your eyes long after the party.

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