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Christophe Genty is known as a one of the top wedding photographers throughout Napa Valley, Sonoma Wine Country , San Francisco Bay Area, as well as other locations nationwide and internationally.

Born and trained in Paris, France, Christophe Genty relocated to San Francisco in January 2000. He was still a student when he had his first exhibit in France in 1991. After his studies in optics, he dedicated himself to photography. His work as a laboratory photographer in the prestigious Albert Kahn Museum near Paris led to opportunities as a free-lance artist allowing him to establish his unique style and develop a diverse portfolio in wedding photography, portraits, commercial and photojournalism.

Finding inspiration from his love of theater and music, Christophe captures our imagination with images that flow between reality and fantasy. Always sensitive to the rhythm and harmony of his subjects, his artistic passion is further expressed through an ability to capture and communicate sentiments that language alone can not.

Today Christophe enjoys an exciting career including a very successful wedding business and a large portrait photography clientele. He resides in Napa, California with his wife and son.

Feel free to contact Christophe anytime at (707) 258.8559 or info@christophegenty.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Christophe Genty Photography

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Sara Sent on 04/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Christophe is simply the best - He is charming, punctual, responsible, reliable, creative, and fun! - Most importantly a true professional and a true artist! His photos are beautiful. I am so grateful that I found him for my wedding. I could go on and on about why he is the right choice for you. But let me keep it simple because I am sure you are swamped and overloaded trying to make the right choices for your wedding. - This is simply the best photography choice out there. You can stop looking now :)
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Andre Sent on 12/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Remarkable

Christophe Gentry is a professional, and he does his career extremely well. There is so much I can say about Christophe as a photographer, and I want to take this moment to say the Universe has given Christophe a very gifted talent with those eyes he has behind the camera.

From the moment we started communicating with Christophe regarding the timeline and all the work that needed to be done. Christophe showed us he more than just a vendor, he's professional, has great humor, and is very personable. From the moment we started that process, all the way up to us receiving our photos he showed us how we expect every vendor should perform.

When we received our photos, I thought Christophe camera had more than the power of capturing photos; the camera brought the photos to life. He was even able to capture over 250 guest in one single shot, ask yourself how that is possible... Christophe captured moments, I honestly believe no other photographer could've possibly captured. What's even better, Christophe was so discreet during every moment no one realized he was there. UNLESS he stopped us for a photo which was very rare, if it wasn't apart the timeline.

Speaking of the timeline, Christophe did a phenomenal job of sticking not only to his timeline (upon arriving at the hotel with his assistant) but also sticking to our wedding venue timeline which all lined up perfectly. So thankful to have had Christophe Genty as our photographer.
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Caitlin Sent on 08/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Beautifully captured our special day. I cannot say good enough things about Christophe. We were super nervous booking a photographer for our destination wedding since we would be unable to meet beforehand. Christophe skyped with us several times before the wedding to get to know us and our style. Christophe made us feel very comfortable both leading up to the wedding and the day of. He was professional, enthusiastic, and fun, and all of those traits came through in his photos. Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning and I could not be happier!
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Megan Sent on 03/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Christophe was wonderful! Amazing photos were super important to us and Christophe certainly delivered. We ended up with absolutely stunning photos from our wedding. Christophe was always very kind and thoughtful throughout our wedding planning and listened to our requests. I would definitely recommend him!
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Cindy Sent on 12/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding’s main vendor focus was the photographer. We had a destination wedding in San Francisco, and we wanted a photographer to capture us at many different landmark locations around the city as possible, and Christophe more than pulled it off – he was incredible. Originally, we had gone with a different photographer who ended up needing to cancel a month prior to our wedding, which made us scramble to find a new photographer. Being out of town, this added a lot of extra pressure for us. When we saw Christophe’s portfolio, we knew we wanted to go with him rather than any of the other photographers our previous photographer had recommended. He facilitated many skype calls with us, to get up to speed on our vision, and provided us with a detailed and practical timeline that included all of our photography wishes. Once we met him in person, he was personable, friendly, funny and made everyone feel really comfortable in front of the camera. He’d show us a few photos throughout the day, and just the little preview screen on his camera made us SO excited to see the final results. He was able to control crowds, the wedding guests and guide my husband and I nicely through the day, and was so prepared for everything (this even included hairspray!). Upon returning to our hometown for our larger reception less than a week later, we received 11 photos that we were able to share at our reception. We’ve now received all the photos, and they are so incredible. Absolutely everyone that I have seen since sharing the photos on social media, has said they are the best wedding photos they’ve ever seen. What ended up starting as quite a stressful, timely issue, ended up being the biggest blessing in disguise. Christophe is amazing.
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Paul Sent on 07/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We met Christophe through our wedding planner. When we had our first meeting we felt at home and that we had a photographer that was going to go above and beyond in his creativity with the photos. Christophe met all of our high expectations. He was great through the whole process and always available. He made wonderful suggestions and was easy to deal with. He treated our guests with great respect and engaged them. We received wonderful compliments on the photographer and how he interacted with our guests. Christophe gave us great and memorable photos and we truly are thankful for the wonderful work and services he provided. We could not have made a better choice.
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User2625261 Sent on 05/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible photographer! Thank you for making our wedding pictures works of art that will be appreciated forever!
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Christina Sent on 08/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
In a word: fantastic! Christophe was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. We found him through our prefered vendor list from the Meritage, and after reading through his website, and seeing his beautiful photography, we knew we wanted to work with him. We loved the engagement session, as it gave us a relaxed atmosphere to get to know each other. We took our engagement photos at the Meritage-the ceremony & reception location-and it was perfect. Those photos turned out amazing, and we were even more excited to work with him for our wedding. Christophe, along with Lisa, worked and communicated with us while we were living across the country, and their personalities mixed with professionalism, let us know we would be in great hands. The wedding day was exactly what we wanted. As Christophe has done many weddings and engagements at the Meritage, he knew the best locations for all of our photos, from first look to bridal party. After the ceremony, when we went to take photos of just the two of us, Christophe would show us some shots on his camera so we could see glances into the beautiful photos he was capturing. We can't wait to see the final photos in a few days; especially since we'll be able to fill our home with his amazing photography of our special day. Thank you Christophe and Lisa!
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Emily Sent on 02/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our engagement photos with Christophe completed and they came back amazing. He was very flexible in the locations we were interested in and even though the day was overcast and ugly, he managed to make the pictures vibrant with colors from the surroundings. He's the kind of photographer who gets on the ground to get the right shot and he's so sweet and guides non-models like us through the entire process. Thanks Christophe!
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Wendy Sent on 10/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Christophe's energy and passion for his job are infectious.
He makes it fun to collaborate and he's always open to ideas and taking them further.
He will make you feel very comfortable in front of the camera and in the matter of minutes you will forget it's there!

We are so grateful that he captured our wedding in such a loving and artistic way!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Intimate Weddings Napa Valley Intimate Weddings Napa Valley Wedding Planners

Christophe is not only a talented photographer, he's a terrific person! He is easy going and fun to work with. Organized in the office as well, his assistant Lisa is quick to answer my requests and confirm our timelines. My clients are always thrilled with their photos. "Amazing" is the most used word to describe how they feel when seeing their wedding pictures. It's a no brainier for me to continue to refer clients to Christophe! He's a great asset to my circle of talented wedding professionals.

Inventive Films Inventive Films Wedding Videographers

I absolutely love working with Christophe Genty Photography. We have collaborated on several commercial projects and photographed/filmed numerous weddings together. It's always a pleasure to work with such an enlightened and talented photographer like Christophe. He has a positive spirit and is beyond artistically talented, just check out his work! He is always Inventive Films number one recommended Photographer!

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Christophe Genty Photography frequently asked questions

Christophe Genty Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Christophe Genty Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Christophe Genty Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Christophe Genty Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Christophe Genty Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Christophe Genty Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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