About Eight Bells
A calm approach to photographing weddings in the Alps
I’m Reuben, a photographer based in Morzine, in the French Alps. I document intimate weddings and elopements with a discreet, natural approach — allowing the day to unfold without turning it into a production.
For over 10 years, I’ve photographed celebrations across the mountains, drawn to the simplicity, light, and calm that this environment brings.
My role is to create enough calm around the camera that you can stay fully present with the people and places that matter most.
The Approach
Presence over posing
I naturally connect with people and create a relaxed atmosphere, so nothing ever feels forced in front of the camera.
My approach is discreet and unobtrusive. I’ll guide when it helps, step back when the moment needs space, and stay attentive to the light, composition, and atmosphere of the day.
The goal is not to perform for the camera, but to experience the day fully — and have photographs that honestly reflect how it felt.
Rooted in the Alps
At home in the mountains
I’ve made my home in Morzine, where I live with my wife and our two children.
Living here gives me a close relationship with the rhythm of the mountains — the changing weather, the light, the quiet places, and the way a celebration can feel different when it happens in this landscape.
Today, I mainly work with couples who choose a more intimate way of celebrating, whether through an elopement, a smaller wedding, or a multi-day gathering in the Alps.
From Near & Far
Working with international couples
Having grown up between different cultures and speaking several languages, I’m used to working with people from all over the world.
Many of the couples I photograph travel to the Alps for a celebration that feels personal, beautiful, and a little removed from everyday life. I help make the photographic part feel simple, natural, and easy for everyone involved.