PICOLA
Atmosphere photographer working in both Europe and the USA, I offer atmospheric photos without scheduling your day around posing for hours on end. Far from the standard “filtered” photos that we see everywhere nowadays, July won't resemble the feel of an October, the atmosphere of a moment or a place will never be indistinguishable from another. Here, we are living, left breathless, smiling and crying all simultaneously, and PICOLA will be there with you every step of the way.
Features
Discreet, but a friend to all, an expert of timeless photography, always bathed in gentle melancholy, I dedicate each image to your innocence, to sharing the moment and to the proverbial Red Balloon.
Rates - €2800-3800
His favorite playground: Occitanie, Normandie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
CONTACT
Nicolas LUCAS
+33 (0)6 89 64 59 13
waapicola@gmail.com
Florence Kehrer-Bory –
I got together with my companion in Geneva a few weeks ago, on the lakeside.
PICOLA was introduced to me by two outstanding photographers. It was already a hell of a reference that these two people were telling me he was incredible. Then when other professional photographers saw his pictures they were each time speechless. Then I saw different photo sessions of people I knew and each time I found that Nicolas had made EXTRA-ordinary pictures of them. Finally it was our turn. Twice Nicolas has immortalized events for us. Twice the photos were taken without long exposures, making us all extremely comfortable and both times the results were above our expectations. So much so that we regret so much not having known him earlier for other family weddings. We have recommended it further on and every time the returns are equally enthusiastic.
So yes, without any hesitation, with him you will be so happy with your memories.
Ellen Cohen –
With the utmost discretion, PICOLAworks his magic. Having hired him to work at a family event, he was able to capture the most touching, intimate moments, exquisite family portraits and the heartfelt mood of the day. He works in silence, never disrupting the flow of the event and leaves you in awe of the final result. With always a kind word to his subjects, he rapidly becomes a part of the "family" which is reflected in his photographs. Everyone is put at ease. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to recommend him (which I have already done numerous times), and I know that you will not be disappointed. My album from that day is one of my most cherished memories...
Anais Koundé Page –
When: 25 October 2008
Where: in Normandy between Le Havre and Fécamp
What we wanted: photos yes but not "clichés", photos that tell a story, our story that day and all the emotions that were felt, both by the bride and groom and by all our guests...
Successful mission for PICOLA.
Through his sensitive and discreet eye as a photographer, he has captured the moments, the emotions with such authenticity that almost 10 years later, each person (present or not that day) who sees the photos, feels the emotion. His photos have captured the emotion of the moment and generate emotion, what more could you hope for?
Thank PICOLAyou!
Eva Fernoux –
When: 15 Sept 2018
At PICOLAthe wedding we met some close friends, and it was obvious that we wanted to be lucky enough to have him accompany us on the Big Day.
The stakes were high: we had to be able to surprise us, help us overcome our shyness and not disappoint the many photo enthusiasts around us (including my husband). And the result has exceeded our expectations: not only the emotion and the atmosphere are palpable through each of our photos, but they are also unique memories that perfectly transcribe the authenticity of this day.
These photos will be with us for a long, long time ....
Many thanksPICOLA!
LOUVEL –
Pictures that all have a soul, a light, an atmosphere, pictures that we see nowhere else. Magical and beautiful. Thank you
Brault –
We already knew PICOLAwhose work had immortalized the weddings of certain relatives. When it came time to choose the eye that would freeze this unforgettable moment, it PICOLAwas already at the top of our wishlist. Far from the standardised clichés of wedding "photographers", each of his portraits seems alive and all of them tell a story. Behind the camera is the man. His discretion, elegance and benevolence add to his talent. He follows us all night long, never making himself noticed. We recommend it with your eyes closed. Two years later, it is still with a proud and wet look that we contemplate his work.
The LECOQs! –
Our union has been, thanks to the talent of PICOLA, immortalized in a natural and authentic way.
His kindness, his good mood, his advice, his humour, his discretion and his devotion, throughout the day, was spontaneously and sincerely conveyed to us by all the participants.
Without a doubtPICOLA, you can trust this passionate man who has a keen eye for capturing and transmitting emotion and atmosphere by capturing the right picture at the right time.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for this excellent work, the result of which makes us so happy.
Alexa and Valentine –
We waited a bit before leaving this comment because the emotion was still great and we really wanted to find the right words to describe our experience with Nicolas.
Our request was (as for many couples) on the occasion of our union but we wanted to tell a special story ...
The one of a couple going to New York to secretly get married on Valentine's Day (wink to the groom who is named Valentine).
To immortalize these precious moments so that we can count them when we return to our very large family with the image "Once upon a time there was a Valentine's Day in New York".
Nicolas immediately understood that his (magnificent) work would then be a timeless support to tell, to all those who are dear to us, our unusual experience lived in all intimacy. The first photo on the Brooklyn Bridge allowed us to wish Valentine's Day to all our family on the other side of the world and thus to inform them of our wedding with a just magical image of what we had just experienced.
Nicolas was the privileged witness (and the only witness of the bride and groom, we thank him very much) of these moments of happiness that we never tire of admiring every day ... and to count on our children.
Thank PICOLAyou for this unique day that you have so well and naturally grasped so indelibly by your work, with absolute accuracy.
Plate –
It was always with emotion and tenderness that I think ofPICOLA, he knew how to accompany us throughout this so special day that is the wedding. Relaxed, frankly friendly, he knows how to make us feel good with remarkable professionalism. No need for poses, or agreed attitudes, the perfect photo is captured without even noticing. That's probably the secret of a good photographer. Natural and retranscribing with exactitude the lived atmosphere, his photos are superb and our photo album thanks to PICOLAis a treasure of memory that we will keep for life.
Alice and Simon Grieu –
August 26, 2017.
PICOLAHis talent, his good humour, his way of putting us at ease and his famous "golden hour" have immortalized our wedding in the most beautiful way. So much elegance, naturalness and beauty in the immediacy of his shots, we were not disappointed ...
We are very happy with the result, these photos will accompany us all our life and we will be able to tell our children about this day... Bravo and thank PICOLAyou for these indelible memories!
Anna Mangan –
Everyone told me, "find a photographer you love for your wedding day, as the photos are the memory holders to reminisce from." Jamil and I knew we were looking for someone special and everything we hoped for, we found in PICOLA's photos. The photographs definitely capture our New York City feel and also the joy that surrounded us on our wedding day. Not only are the pictures magnificent and truly tell the story of the day, but we also felt so loved and cared for by Nicolas himself. He took such a weight off our shoulders with the scouting and planning of our private shoot on the wedding day and truly gave us a moment to enjoy each other and breathe knowing we were in good hands who would also keep us on time. Everyone who sees our photos is awestruck by how editorial and yet cozy, authentic and familiar they feel. Not to mention as a gal who's not super comfortable in front of the camera, he made me feel like a million bucks! I can't say enough good things about PICOLA's work. Run to book him. RUN.
Alexandra S. –
As soon as we saw the photos of PICOLA, we knew that he would be able to capture the magic moments, the stolen moments, the moments of happiness that we wanted to keep for our wedding day. Each of her photos is a piece of art, but it's full of life and action! Very discreet during the day, he was able to give very good advice and put us at ease right away. We never get tired of looking at pictures of PICOLA, and can't recommend better photographer ! Thank PICOLAyou!
Charlotte and Benjamin –
PICOLA took the photos of our wedding in July 2019. We are absolutely delighted with his performance, which was remarkable from start to finish. First of all, he helped us to frame the day's proceedings, thanks to his experience and relevant questions. We are not particularly comfortable in the posing exercise but her tact and empathy made the photo shoot a pleasant breathing space on this very busy day. He literally charmed all our guests with his kindness and availability. Weeks after the party, our friends are still talking about it. We would also like to underline his exemplary professionalism, which has resulted, among other things, in the respect of the deadlines set for the delivery of the photos. Finally, and because that's the main thing: the photos are absolutely splendid. Looking back, working with them PICOLAwas an important factor in the success of our marriage; we feel fortunate that our paths crossed. We also met a beautiful person.
Jeanne Camille and Maxime –
We were fortunate to be able to share the happiest day of our lives withPICOLA. We've been following him on Instagram for some time, his photos are a reflection of his personality. He has not been a "simple" photographer but has taken a much more important place throughout our commitment. From his comforting and reassuring words, to his wise advice throughout the day... He naturally found his place, with discretion, to capture the highlights of our union. We, who were afraid we wouldn't feel comfortable with the goal, he was able to make us feel confident. Thank you very much for its accessibility, its sensitivity, its professionalism, which could be noticed and appreciated by our guests as well. We look back with great emotion on what remains of that day, imperishable memories materialized in a wedding album made with just as much taste, by his care. A thousand thanks!
Mr. and Mrs. Chaix –
What a joy it was to have our wedding next toPICOLA. In addition to his exceptional artistic talents, PICOLAis full of humour and good care. He listens to our every wish from beginning to end and is able to give the best possible advice on how to get the most beautiful pictures of each other and how to make the most of our day. The photos are taken to perfection and make you feel the emotions you experienced on your wedding day, it's really incredible. Everyone is represented in a natural and spontaneous way, and we enjoyed discovering moments we hadn't even experienced at our own wedding, thanks to his photos. So on behalf of many of our guests and especially on behalf of us: THANK PICOLAYOU, continue to use your talents to bring happiness to people.
Berenice and Vincent –
How can we thank you for what you did, find the right words that truly reflect how we feel?
We just watched your work. It's beautiful. You just made us relive our wedding like it was yesterday, with the same emotion. You're an artist. There's no twisting. The photos are exceptional, to see all these smiles, these looks, these tender gestures, these lights... You know how to capture THE moments. What I wanted to immortalize in my head is in your clichés. We're so happy to be able to relive it thanks to you.
Bravo Nicolas, first of all for having been by our side, and above all for having given everything. You've been everywhere and you haven't missed a thing. I know you don't do anything halfway, and it all comes from "guts".
You're magical, your work is so beautiful. Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Diane –
PICOLA is the dream photographer.
He has understood everything: at the same time reassuring for the stress of the beginning of the day, and driving the rhythm and stages of the day (which is scrolling!), he knows how to put at ease and adapts easily. He also knows how to capture all the memorable moments, the smiles, the shifts, the flights... He has the eye to capture the beauty of each moment.
And the rendering is just magic!
Thank you again for these magnificent photos that we will keep preciously all our life.
Claire and Thomas –
How many times have I thanked my witness for advising PICOLAme. His photos are magical and our most beautiful wedding memories are forever fixed in these incredible paintings that he captured every moment.
In addition to being a great professional PICOLAis an outstanding artist.
What a light! For me it's his signature!
What passion, what enthusiasm! He knew how to guide us to get the best out of us and it was only natural that we followed him.
He adapts to any circumstance, we trusted him with our eyes closed.
M AND MRS RENOULT –
Once the ceremony is over, the photos remain the only immortal memory of these magical moments. The photographer always takes PICOLAup the challenge, leaving us with sublime images that allow us to relive tirelessly these moments of life so important. Capable of both capturing every emotion and creating them. He knew how to accompany us before the wedding, reassure us and guide us so that we could enjoy our day without measure. We couldn't have dreamed of it better and continue to thank him every time we are touched by our photos.
Clémence and Clément Devade –
PICOLA is an excellent photographer. Wedding photos are beautiful! He was able to capture the emotions on the faces and the key moments of our wedding in photos. It is always with great emotion that I go through them. For those who like "portrait" photos, I recommend without hesitation.
Anne-Sophie & Thomas C –
Talent, emotion, authenticity: these three words define PICOLA.
Don't hesitate even for a second, this photographer is a rare pearl, he made the unanimity at our wedding: his kindness, his gift to put you at ease, to capture the Emotion of the moment (the smiles, the tears, the glances...) and of course this naturalness and spontaneity...
The photos are beyond our expectations, EACH photo transcribes with great emotion the memories of this day.
THANK PICOLAYOU, this day would not have been the same without you at our side: your advice, your creativity, your passion, your good mood and your incredible talent.
Just one piece of advice: DOWN, you won't be disappointed!
Morgane and Thibault –
PICOLA accompanied us to our wedding in October 2019. Beyond the quality of his work and his "eye", it is the beautiful association he manages to achieve between professionalism and sensitivity that has marked us.
Thanks to his experience in France and elsewhere, he was able to give us a lot of pertinent advice to make the most of our day and make our day unforgettable.
Present throughout the whole day, from the preparation of the bride and groom early in the morning until late at night, the photo report he proposed to us plunges us with a lot of emotions into this fast-paced day.
Discreet and efficient, it is a joy to be able to rest confidently on your work. Its reactivity is remarkable, both before the event for any organizational matter and afterwards for the processing and delivery of the photos in record time.
We are delighted with the quality of the photos. We had high expectations in that respect and are far from being disappointed with the result. These photos are very emotional and the style is beautiful.
We also have great feedback from our guests who have access to all the photos and are equally delighted.
Thank PICOLAyou for this superb performance that you offered us! And congratulations again for the result.
Morgane and Thibault
Solene and Ronan –
For our wedding: professional (perfect during the mass, at the same time discreet, respectful and efficient), friendly with everyone, very good advice before and during the sessions. It was very nice to be accompanied by a photographer like PICOLA. And the result delighted us: very beautiful portraits of most of our guests, very well felt, photos of the two of us quite different, very beautiful photos in general, we were bluffed by its ability to capture the light and make the variations of green of the Breton countryside at the end of September. Thank you and bravo Nicolas!
LAFARGE –
We have met PICOLAat many weddings and it was a matter of course for us that he immortalizes ours. The photos are beautiful and totally bring out the atmosphere and emotion of the day.
THANK PICOLAYOU, because all these memories wouldn't have been the same without you.
Thank you for all your advice before and during the wedding, your discretion, your humour and your patience.
Antoine –
Nicolas is a great professional, he listens to the bride and groom and their family and does everything possible to make the D-Day report a success. He doesn't count his hours of preparation or performance, which is very appreciable. His shots always capture a great emotion and not just an environment. Thank you Nicolas for your work, which has been praised by all our guests!
Élise and Maxime –
Nicolas is THE photographer to take for his event !!!
We got married on September 21, 2019 and still can't get enough of our photos.
Our guests have been admiring his work.
We are so proud of you for showing our wedding photo booklet.
We have without difficulty created a beautiful complicity all our wedding day with Nicolas who is endowed with a true and great professionalism.
He knew how to advise us, support us and make our day sublime.
Thanks to you Nicolas!
Oriane & Renaud –
When: July 13, 2019
Where: In Les Sables d'Olonne
It was when a friend showed us one of her friend's wedding photos (taken by PICOLA) that it became obvious that we wanted our wedding to be PICOLAimmortalized! We are not disappointed in our choice.
Beyond the undeniable quality of the photos, a very skilful use of color and black & white, magical stolen moments ... choosing is PICOLAalso to spend an exceptional moment. Friendly, funny, reassuring but who also knows how to be discreet (we hardly noticed it all day). We completely relaxed the pressure on the subject of the photos on D-Day and trusted him with our eyes closed. The result is superb. Many compliments from our guests, photos to send a very nice thank-you card and a printed book that you never get tired of leafing through.
Many thanksPICOLA!
Kevin and Laure-Anne –
We met PICOLA/Nicolas 3 years ago at the wedding of friends of ours and before we even saw the result of his work, we (especially me - Laure-Anne) fell under the spell of this unique personality: PICOLA/ Nicolas is sweet, kind, "easy going", a good listener and he does everything to make everyone feel valued and important. Whether it is the bride and groom, the family, the children or the guests, no one is forgotten.
Touched by his personality, it was in 2016 that I told Nicolas that he would be the photographer at my wedding (...a wedding that was absolutely out of the question then !!).
When we discovered our friends' wedding photos, we were even more convinced of the great value of PICOLA. All clichés are beautiful and even in a sense poetic. Out of time. It grasps people, relationships and emotions.
We were married in September 2019 in Châteauneuf-du-pape. Nicolas was the obvious choice, he was THE service provider we were sure of from the moment we started organizing. All his preparation work is meticulous without being heavy for the bride and groom. He makes it a point of honour to deliver shots that resemble us, in the spirit of our special moment.
He "connects" with the people he takes pictures of and draws the best portrait of each one. It takes us au naturel without wasting time and energy on posing. We do not regret having chosen him to accompany us on this day. Kev and I and all our guests are thrilled and dazzled by his photos. Our only regret is that we only get married once... We won't have the chance to pass under his benevolent lens and to rub shoulders with this reassuring professional.
Trust him without hesitation. Rely completely on him, this photographer makes beautiful and unforgettable memories ;)
Pauline and Christophe –
Nicolas will remain for us one of our most beautiful choice of providers on the occasion of our wedding on June 9, 2019. And more than a provider, he quickly established himself as a landmark and a trusted person for us on this crazy day. Reassuring, soothing and smiling, he immediately knew how to put us at ease in order to capture, always very discreetly, the most beautiful moments of our lives. We were delighted and so were the guests. It was unanimously approved by our loved ones.
The icing on the cake and not the least: The result is superb, quality photographs that make you smile when you look at them. Nicolas has a real gift for capturing emotions and giving his photos a touch of magic! So much so that we asked for more of it at an after-wedding session!
To be recommended with your eyes closed!
Thanks to you Nicolas !
Laura and Charles –
To meet Nicolas is to invite him to see inside you! He knows how to capture the little spark that shines in the depths of your eyes. A spark of joy, happiness, tenderness, in short, he knows how to catch it and bring it to life through his magnificent clichés!
He has a gift for talking to people, reassuring them and making them feel comfortable. It's difficult to give himself up, especially in front of a camera... And yet, I don't know by what magic, but in an instant we dare, we trust him and it works!
Choosing him as the photographer for your wedding is obviously to ensure beautiful pictures, but it is above all to remember forever the emotion captured at that moment. It means going back in time and reliving at a glance those tender moments of love and sharing.
I keep telling him thank you! But no matter how hard I look, I don't have any better in stock ... so thanks :)
Bertrand de Lencquesaing –
If you are looking for a good photographer for your wedding, I recommend Nicolas. The service was beyond our expectations. Nicolas is very professional and reassures the bride and groom. Indeed, Nicolas takes an interest in the bride and groom before the wedding day. This closeness allows us to be at ease when Nicolas takes pictures of us.
Our family and friends thought the photos were great. I want to prove that Nicolas will be the photographer for my sister-in-law's wedding next year ...
Raphaëlle and Gauthier –
Nicolas was recommended to us by friends. After discovering a glimpse of his work on his Instagram profile, it seemed obvious to us that he was the one for us! What we wanted was to capture the atmosphere and emotion in a natural spontaneity. The challenge was a great success! In addition to his obvious qualities as a photographer, Nicolas integrates true sensitivity and humanity in his work. He takes the time to get to know and understand the couple he is going to accompany, a certain complicity and trust naturally sets in. His professionalism is immediately felt, especially in his proposals of poses that we would not have thought of. It is not necessarily easy to be at ease for couple photos, and he knew how to find the poses that corresponded to us while making us enjoy this privileged moment far from our guests. When we look at our wedding photos, it's a journey through time. We relive this day/evening with precious intensity. The feedback from our loved ones has been unanimous: the photos are incredible and perfectly transcribe this wonderful day/evening. Thanks again!
Pierre and Manon –
More than a photographer!
Nothing wrong with that. Nicolas was on top! A very good preparation beforehand to get to know us and measure our expectations as well as possible. Valuable advice given throughout our preparations to make the D-day as smooth as possible for us. Nicolas knew how to make himself discreet so that we could fully enjoy the most important moments, while capturing them with great emotion. A result and a quality of photos beyond our expectations. What a beautiful memory! If we had to do it all over again, we would do it with our eyes closed! ❤️❤️❤️
Fanny and Emmanuel –
After seeing Picola at work at several of our friends' weddings, we didn't doubt for a moment that we would also want him to be our photographer for D-Day.
Professional but reassuring, sincere and talented, we can only recommend him to everyone! The pictures are really great, and we would not have had such beautiful pictures by another photographer. He managed to sneak in among the guests to capture and keep in image moments of laughter and sharing, the photos are spontaneous and the result is natural. He also knew how to put us at ease for the photos of couples, which was not won. The photo book we received allows us to relive these wonderful moments, which inevitably pass too quickly!
Tiphaine and Loïc –
Such a beautiful meeting with Nicolas: A meeting with a passionate and exciting man!
Nicolas is such a talented, passionate and attentive photographer! He perfectly integrates great sensitivity and empathy into his work.
It was a precious help in the organization of our wedding, it was for us a real accompaniment, a relationship of trust and complicity were the result.
He allowed us to immortalize the sweet moments of our marriage, he was able to capture the light, the spontaneity, the sharing, the love but especially the people!
We were very happy to have Nicolas at our side during these magical moments, and our guests were delighted with his discretion and the beauty of his photos.
Our book as well as all the photos allow us to relive this day so intensely.
a big thank you to you, Nicolas!
Eugenie and Victorien –
A big thank you to Nicolas for these beautiful pictures that will follow us all our life.
Thank you also for his support before the wedding, his advice, his kindness and his investment, he really gives 100%!
When we met him on the day, it was as if we had always known each other and that allowed us to make these photos so unique.
Lou –
We had the opportunity to meet Nico at my brother-in-law's wedding. My husband and I liked the result of the photos so much that we promised ourselves to contact him for our wedding. And that's what we did two years later. Once again, we were impressed with the result and so happy with our choice. The pictures are just crazy. As for Nico, he blends into your day like a secret agent who is everywhere but you don't see: discreet, present, professional and efficient.
Céline –
This photographer is a nugget!
First of all, Picola was remarkably professional: accompanying, discreet, benevolent, humanly perfect with us, the bride and groom, and with each of our guests.
Then, the quality of his work: Picola has the art to touch you in the heart so much there is emotion and sensitivity which emanates from each one of its photographs. We had the impression that he had succeeded in piercing each person present...
He pays attention to the smallest detail and perfectly captures the atmosphere of the day.
The pictures are crazy. We have had so much good feedback...
The investment of Picola is insane. He is as passionate as he is impassioned.
What a coup de coeur, really!
M&J –
Thank you for capturing for eternity those sweet moments around Julia and me.
Beyond the sublime nature of these stolen moments, you are a more than complete professional. Discreet, attentive and attentive to your 2 brides.
This day was perfect and thanks to you, through these photos, it will remain so forever.
Josephine and Victor –
Many thanks to Nicolas for his availability and advice on our wedding day and throughout the year of preparation.
Her photos are a reflection of her sensibility, and very poetic indeed!
The couple's photo session only lasted about twenty minutes, but Nicolas knew exactly how to guide us without making ultra posed photos that didn't look like us. We'll treasure our wedding photos for the rest of our lives, and won't keep them hidden away in an album 15 years from now because the quality of the photos will seem outdated!
Thanks again
Julia and Léo –
We were very lucky to have Nicolas by our side on our wedding day!
Because in addition to the sublime photos which immortalized this day, we received a professional accompaniment with many councils in advance and the D-day!
We highly recommend Nicolas to all future brides and grooms!
And thanks again for your presence, which helped make this day unforgettable!
Clara –
Nicolas was exceptional from A to Z for our wedding.
Discreet, attentive, flexible, understanding, adaptable, caring and friendly.
And above all, exceptional photos that don't forget anyone, that capture the moment as it is, with outstanding quality.
It's a unique service that comes with a golden photographer, and we recommend it with our eyes closed.
We'll be in touch with Nicolas as soon as the opportunity arises.
Thanks again for everything and I hope to see you soon!
Alix Hentz –
Nicolas was superb, both in his help with preparation and during the day. Sensitivity and discretion were key. And the result... I won't even mention it! Magnificent photos to immortalize a unique moment. He managed to capture some superb moments, and everyone thought they were beautiful!
You can go there with your eyes closed
Eve and Victor –
We got married this summer in Normandy. The choice of suppliers is not always easy... but with Nicolas we had no doubts. We came across his work at an acquaintance's wedding, and fell under the spell of his photography! We were keen to find someone capable of capturing life's moments rather than just the occasional photo - Picola was exactly what we were looking for! We're very grateful for her support before, during and after the wedding. What a pleasure it was to discover the photos a few weeks after the event - we felt like we were reliving our wedding! Picola perfectly captured the atmosphere of our wedding with his eye. We can only recommend him! Thanks again Nicolas! Ève and Victor
Alissar –
An extraordinary photographer who knows how to capture emotions better than anyone.
Our photos were absolutely sublime and our guests loved them.
We recommend Nicolas 1000%; his kindness, benevolence and TALENT totally won us over!
Thank you for these unforgettable moments, etched forever in these magnificent photos.