ISTANY, a wedding photographer based in Annecy, specializes in emotional reportage. Thibaut and his team capture natural moments and create art books and private galleries.
ISTANY is a studio dedicated to wedding photography, based in Annecy and firmly focused on emotional reportage. Led by Thibaut Lemaire, a photographer with over 15 years of experience, ISTANY places the sincerity of moments at the heart of every reportage: looks, gestures, laughter and silences become the elements of a visual narrative designed to stand the test of time. Why choose ISTANY for your wedding in Annecy? Because we are specialists in wedding photo-reportage. Our approach favors discretion and observation: we seek to blend among your guests to capture moments truly lived, rather than creating artificial poses. Couples often describe the result as “natural”, “pure” and “timeless” — a style that Thibaut refines through a sensitive handling of light and through black-and-white portraits that highlight raw emotion. How do we work? From the very first meeting, we listen to your story, your priorities and your venues. Céline, who coordinates and advises couples, brings a valuable second perspective to organise shooting moments and to help select the images that will best tell your day. On the wedding day, we establish a calm and confident atmosphere: friendly but discreet, our presence lets couples and families remain natural. After the reportage, we guide you through selection and finishing to create lasting formats — a private online gallery, fine-art prints or a wedding book designed as a true keepsake. Our passion comes from a simple conviction: marriage is “the only real adventure”. Each reportage is treated as a unique work of art, conceived to be passed down through generations. Whether you celebrate your union in Annecy, elsewhere in Haute-Savoie or in French-speaking Switzerland, ISTANY is committed to transforming your life moments into lasting memories. Beyond wedding photography, we also produce portraits — a complementary practice that enriches our understanding of the couple and allows us to offer intimate, elegant images. If you would like to discuss your project, we would be delighted to talk and to imagine together the reportage that will serve your story.