Family Photographer in France | Claire Willem

A photographer of people in love, everyday

FAMILY - MATERNITY - NEWBORN - EVENTS

Are you looking for a family photographer in Burgundy?

As a couple or as a family, you dream of preserving your shared moments,
capturing the little details of your everyday life,
and turning them into meaningful, lasting memories.

The small, ordinary moments that tell the big story of your family.

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“We want candid photos!”

Far from forced smiles and stiff poses, you’re looking for images full of life,
honest, spontaneous, and true to who you are.

Choosing a family photographer isn’t always easy.
You don’t want traditional, posed group photos…
yet you still want beautiful images you can keep, print, and pass on.

A family session is about building memories.

You know that feeling when you look back at old family photos?
Cooking with your mum, bath time with your sisters,
laughing at old wallpaper, or remembering tiny everyday details…

These photos are part of
your family's heritage!

Imagine your youngest just starting to walk,
your eldest full of mischief.

You’re walking together in a place you love ,
by a lake, in a field, or deep in the forest.
You’re simply happy to be together.

I’m there with you, discreetly, capturing every moment of tenderness and discovery —
naturally, without staging anything

You're wondering...

... Do we have to pose?

Not at all.
I blend into your real life.
Whether at home or outdoors, you simply live your moment —
talking, playing, eating…
I might gently guide you toward the best light,
but I will never ask you to “SAY FROMAGE”.
... Do we need to prepare?

Absolutely not.
If everything is perfectly tidy and staged,
is it still your real life?
The most meaningful memories come from what is real, so don’t change a thing.
... Should we plan activities ?

No need.
Just do what you would normally do:
cooking, getting ready, playing, walking…
These are the moments that matter most.
...What if things don’t go as planned?

Life never goes exactly as expected, and that’s the beauty of it.
A child cries, another sulks, someone laughs…

My role is to find the meaningful moments within it all.

As a family photographer, my goal is to capture your everyday joys.

At home or outdoors, in a place that feels like you,
I document your life as it truly is.

These moments matter to you today,
and they will matter just as much to your children tomorrow.

Creating memories you can keep forever is one of the greatest gifts for your family.

PREGNANCY & BABY PACK

Pregnancy and newborn sessions follow the same philosophy:
real life, natural light, and genuine emotions.

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No staging, no forced poses,
just you, your baby, and your connection.

We respect your pace and your child’s.
If your baby cries, we take the time; there’s no set schedule.
Would you like to have a maternity photo shoot in our beautiful Morvan forest, or in the comfort of your own home ?
Would you like to introduce your baby to the beauty of the Morvan, or pamper them in their lovely, decorated nursery ?
Anything is possible !
No staging, no fancy outfits, no fiddling with the baby to get them to stay in a certain position.
Everything is natural, just come as you are, and that’s perfect!

EVENTS

Are you celebrating a birthday, a baptism, a first communion, or a graduation?

What my clients have to say…

Noémie, Éline

2024
“We’re really happy with Claire’s work—the photos are beautiful and, above all, natural. We had a wonderful time.
Claire is so kind and gentle, and you can really see that in the photos 🥰
It was a wonderful experience and a lovely encounter 😊
Thanks again 🙏
See you soon, Claire!”
Élise, Adeline, Mathieu

2024
“We had a wonderful time.
Even though we’re usually pretty uncomfortable having our picture taken, Claire made us feel completely at ease. It didn’t even feel like a photo shoot—just a pleasant family outing.
The results of the session speak for themselves: the photos are stunning, and we’re thrilled.”
Famille Bailly

2025
“Claire is an amazing photographer!
She’s so unobtrusive yet so guiding that we had a wonderful time—relaxed and easygoing. Since we only like candid photos, we immediately loved her natural style.
Claire joined us for a half-day family photo shoot for Christmas.
The results are magical! Thank you, thank you!”
Famille Dupeyron

2024
“A wonderful family photo shoot with 10 adults and 7 children aged 2 to 12.
Claire captured both “natural” moments of family life and posed photos. It was exactly what we had asked for.
The photos are beautiful and were delivered in just a few days. Claire was very warm and generous with all of us; it was a real pleasure to meet her, and she takes her work very seriously.
I highly recommend her ++++”
Charlie, Laura, Julien

2025
“Great !
It was a family photo shoot, we were really connecting, and it was such a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Claire captured that moment so naturally.
Thank you !”
Léna, Claire, Lucas

2024
“A truly wonderful experience that exceeded all our expectations.
Claire is very professional and quickly put us at ease.”
Famille Zanon

2022
“My daughters and their cousins had a wonderful time during the photo shoot with Claire.
Attentive and cheerful, she immediately put them at ease.
And the result was incredible:
photos full of light, love, and joy!
What a beautiful way Claire sees people! Magnificent keepsake photos, prodigious talent, and an unforgettable experience!”
Marie-Laure

2023
“Claire knows how to look, observe, and wait. All of this, combined with her technical skill and her cinematic and artistic sensibility, gives everyone the chance to have photos that are truly striking. Claire has a gift—or rather, a talent—for creating photos that are both universal and deeply personal.
Hard work, talent, and tenacity sum up Claire’s approach, and I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed.
In any case, all my guests were won over by both her personality and her photos.”
Isabelle et Serge

2023
“There is a great deal of sensitivity and kindness in Claire’s gaze, toward both adults and children.
Claire has that rare ability to photograph you up close while remaining ‘invisible,’ which allows her to capture moments and expressions, always with respect for the person.
Photos taken by friends or family are always nice, but nothing compares to the eye of a professional, especially during the unique moments of your life.
If you don’t like seeing yourself in photos, Claire will help you feel at peace with yourself.”
Charlène

2022
“Another really wonderful experience! Claire knew just how to lighten the mood with her cheerful disposition.
She was friendly, smiling, and professional.
Time stands still in these lively photos.”
Marie & Sébastien

2022
“A wonderful experience with Claire, capturing our final moments together.
With her kindness and gentle nature, Claire put us at ease, and the photos turned out beautifully natural.”
Alicia & Romain

2023
“An absolutely amazing photographer!
She’s so kind, professional, patient, and generous.
See you soon for more adventures! “
Nathalie

2022
“You were faced with two people who were completely frozen in front of the camera and hated posing, yet you managed to capture natural moments with my mom.”
Marion & Mathilde

2023
“Thank you to Claire for this photo shoot in the forest with my daughter last August.
Her work is meticulous and creative, and she creates such a friendly atmosphere!
If you’d like to have beautiful photos as a keepsake, I highly recommend this talented professional!”
Aurélie

2022
“A professional at the top of her game who truly listens to your needs.”
Claude

2023
“Claire is a true professional; while she knows how to be discreet, she has a knack for slipping in among us to capture faces or scenes that represent a magical moment of the event.”
Famille Huet

2022
“We were thrilled with our photo shoot with Claire during our visit to Lac des Settons.
We left with some beautiful, lively photos and had a wonderful time with her.”
Zoé et Léo

2022
“ Claire est une personne qui porte un regard subtil sur les choses et le monde qui l’entoure. Elle a le soucis de bien faire faire.
De plus elle embellit les moments qu’elle capture grâce à son objectif !
Elle a le sens du détail et capte les instants clés des événements !
Je recommande a mille pour-cent !”
Soraya et Nicolas

2023
“Merci Claire pour ces très belles photos, on a apprécié le professionnalisme et la simplicité.
Vous pouvez faire appel à Claire les yeux fermés.”
Marion

2023
“Claire fait un travail formidable.
Elle sait capter au bon moment, le visage et le contexte opportun. Elle fait des photos sublimes et tout le monde est beau et naturel. Elle comprend instantanément ce qui se joue et sublime l'instant et la personne devant son objectif.
Son regard est fin, professionnel et positif. Le problème, c'est que quand elle envoie le lien vers la galerie de photos, on a envie de tout imprimer et qu'il faut faire des choix ! Tout est beau et juste.
En plus de tout ça, elle sait trouver un place dans l'événement pour que chacun se sente à l'aise. Elle est présente, juste ce qu'il faut.