Skip to main content
Weddings

x4 Couples' Choice Awards

Won the Couples' Choice Awards thanks to recommendations from couples on Weddingwire.com.
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020

Grand Jour

$3,500 Most Popular Price
Availability

Trending now

Highly recommended

About

On WeddingWire since 2019

NOW BOOKING 2023/2024 FOR PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Hi there, I'm Simon! I was born and raised in France. I now live in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina where I offer both wedding photography and videography services through my company, Grand Jour Photography.

After studying cinema and photography in college ten years ago, I have been lucky enough to travel to many different places to work on a lot of exciting projects. My career has involved following music bands and artists on tour, shooting behind the scenes footage for feature films, directing documentaries and short films, and now documenting people's love and biggest days across magical Western North Carolina, and beyond! I am always ready to pack a bag and travel the world for projects.

My approach when documenting a wedding is to be as discreet as possible while still being everywhere that matters. Although I am fully trained for posed photos, my style definitely leans more towards unstaged, candid moments. My goal is always to capture what's in front of me as genuinely as possible and to translate it into timeless pictures and videos.

Last but not least:
BLACK LIVES MATTER - LOVE IS LOVE - ALL ARE WELCOME

I can't wait to hear more about your big day!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,500

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

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor

40 Reviews

Write a review
Rated
5.0
out of 5.0
Recommended by 100% of couples
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

112 User photos

  • S
    Shannyn Married on 09/17/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Phenomenal

    It only takes one click on any of Simon’s videos to see the talent and vision that he has for videography. Each production is like a movie with a plot, perfectly paired music, and stunning visual interest. My wife and I had introductory conversations with several videographers while planning our wedding in Asheville, and Simon completely stood apart from the rest. Not only does he produce moving works of art with his films, but he is humble and easy-going, and he felt like an old friend. That’s the type of connection we were looking for, and that was precisely the experience we had with Simon throughout both our engagement session and our wedding.

    The videos he produced were breathtaking. As we shared the videos with our family and friends, the overwhelming opinion was that they were the quality of a big screen movie. With Simon's talent sewing together moments and experiences throughout our wedding, he gave us the gift of reliving these magical memories. We couldn’t recommend Simon enough!!!
  • A
    Aimee T. Married on 06/18/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Simon was a pleasure to work with and very professional. The other vendors even commented that he was nice to work with.

    The video Simon created for my daughter’s wedding was stunning. He went above and beyond our expectations. We are so happy he was available to capture such wonderful memories for our family. We will treasure it always.
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Message vendor
  • P
    Patrick Married on 05/28/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    World class experience

    Simon handled the photography and videography for our wedding in Manhattan at the Bryant Park Grill in 2022. He was professional from start to finish and captured the event in a mesmerizing and incredible way. He is great at his craft. He is not from New York but after viewing his prior work, we knew it was worth having Simon come from out of town for our wedding. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire a photographer, regardless of location.
  • Savannah
    Savannah G. Married on 05/21/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Special/Amazing/Wonderful!

    Words cannot articulate just how special/amazing/wonderful the pictures and video are, that Simon made. I think my whole family has either cried or teared up getting to relive this day. I cannot thank him enough for this gift he has given me, my husband, and my family. He is the best!
  • A
    Aaron W. Married on 05/16/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Awe Struck and Grateful

    My wife and I absolutely love our elopement video. Grand Jour masterfully crafted a video that we will look fondly on forever. We can not say how happy we are with Grand Jour's work. This is the work of a skilled artist and we highly recommend Simon and Grand Jour for any momentous occasion.

    Grand Jour was easy to work with and also a great communicator. There were never questions unanswered. During our elopement, even though emotions and adrenaline were high, Simon made us feel as comfortable as one could be.
  • Jessie
    Jessie G. Married on 10/23/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Our Wedding Video is Amazing!

    We could not be more happy with the outcome of Simon's creative ability to capture our special day! The video brought us to tears and was such a true reflection of our love, our story, and our style. We are so grateful for Simon and his incredible work! The process of working with him was very professional and personable from start to finish. I highly recommend his services, you will not be disappointed!
  • Lauren
    Lauren D. Married on 10/09/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    He Captures Your Story

    Searching for vendors can be extremely overwhelming. I was very fortunate to come across some amazing vendors, one of which was Simon. I wasn't quiet sure that I was going to use a videographer for our big day but I have to say I would be so incredibly sad to not have the beautiful memories he has provided for us. It didn't take me long to connect with the sample videos Simon had advertised on his Social Media. It was clear to me that he was an artist that captured the energy and love of the day. Once I contacted him I didn't look back. His professionalism and prompt responsiveness made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the whole planning process. As we approached the big day Simon and I met virtually 2-3 times so he could get to know us and our story. It was apparent to me that this session had an impact on the video he produced for us because our story was certainty told. We also met to discuss timeline and and any questions I may have had before the big day.

    On the day of, Simon worked closely with my photographer to ensure he was getting everything he needed to capture our most special moments. He was so kind and patient with my rather energetic wedding party.

    After my 10th or 11th time watching our video I wanted to make sure that I paused and took a moment to let him know the gift he had given us. He gave us the ability get as close to reliving that day as we could ever get. I’ve laughed, cried and smiled bigger than ever as I have watched and rewatched our video!!

    Your big day so so incredibly special and you deserve nothing but the absolute best. Simon will make you feel like you can relive that day for the rest of your life and in the most moving and beautiful way possible. I will never be able to thank him enough for what he has given us and I will continue to watch it as many times as I can. Simon is truly an artist!
  • Taylor
    Taylor D. Married on 09/25/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Highly recommend!

    Simon did an awesome job photographing our wedding! We have only seen the previews but are thrilled with them. Can't wait to see the full album! He was very kind and accessible throughout the entire process and his pricing options are really tough to beat. He worked so hard the entire time he was there photographing and even starting shooting earlier than we had scheduled him for. All in all, we are very happy we booked Simon for our wedding and would definitely recommend him to others!
  • M
    Moghan W. Married on 09/19/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Simon is the best of the best!

    Simon's talent, style and taste is truly incredible. We hired him for photography and videography. As soon as we were engaged we knew we wanted to work with Simon. From the very beginning he made our wedding beyond special. Simon was professional, available and fun to work with. We completed an inquiry through his website and he quickly responded to set up a consultation. Simon traveled to Virginia for our wedding day and was on time and prepared. The day of, he needed very little direction and guidance. He made us feel very comfortable through the whole process. He gave us direction during photos as we're both quite shy. He also provided a lot of space for us to be ourselves and get comfortable with the process. He was both very present, capturing all the special moments, while seamlessly working in the background. We were extremely impressed with his quick turnaround as well. The photos and video exceeded our imagination. His style is moody, edgy, modern and romantic. We cannot recommend Simon enough. You will not be disappointed!
  • Morgan
    Morgan G. Married on 08/14/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Absolutely Amazing Experience

    I am not sure words can even describe how thankful my husband and I are for Simon/Grand Jour. However, we sure will try to give the best description we can! To begin with, Simon was responsive, understanding, flexible and helpful during planning. We had zero issues with communication and Simon was easy to talk to! We traveled from out of state for our engagement pictures and the trip did not quite go as planned! We were originally supposed to shoot in the beautiful mountains, but when we got to the top it was FREEZING, windy, and so foggy we could not even see Simon walking to our car until he was right at the window! It was clear that we would not be taking any pictures up there, but Simon made the most of it. We found beautiful spots going down the mountain and Simon allowed extra time so we could get some pictures at a coffee shop in Asheville. Overall, we had a great time and the pictures came out GREAT! Fast forward to the actual wedding, all was well until it started pouring an hour before our outdoor ceremony! This caused a lot of stress, but Simon remained calm the entire time which was very reassuring to myself as I panicked. The rain was on and off and things did not go as planned, but when we got the preview pictures we were STUNNED. They...are...absolutely...beautiful! We are so happy with them and can not believe there will be even more to come. It is clear that Simon can improvise during any situation and is so talented. We would recommend Simon to anyone! You will not be disappointed.
  • L
    Lauren L. Married on 04/15/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wonderful Person and Photographer

    Simon was so great to work with. He was very professional, responsive and easy to communicate with. He was so patient and kind with us and our families and was able to find the best places for us to take our couple photos. His photos came out better than we ever could have imagined and I would recommend him to absolutely anyone looking for stunning wedding photos.
  • Azra
    Azra Married on 02/25/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing wedding photos!

    Simon did a great job with our intimate wedding photos! He was very responsive and flexible prior to the wedding date and not to mention very friendly throughout the process- he was a big hit with everyone! We just love our photos and we couldnt be happier to have had Simon as our photographer. So talented- I cant say that enough!
  • M
    Missy B. Married on 12/21/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wedding Photo & Video Expert

    Simon was flexible and open for our December wedding. We received over 100 photos and a 2+ minute video with music, both in stunning quality. Just like any other couple, we researched to find a photographer with a portfolio that matched our tastes. Simon was a perfect fit. COVID and restrictions were not an issue. If you are considering Simon, he comes highly recommended.
  • Shelby
    Shelby S. Married on 12/19/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Responsiveness
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Could not ask for more!

    Simon absolutely blew us away. His attention to detail and passion for his work made every single moment he captured just breathtaking. We cannot even describe how happy we are that we chose him! Our photos turned out better than we ever could have imagined and will definitely live on forever.

Awards

40
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Real Weddings

Sabrina & Trista
76 photos · 09/25/2020
Alli & Mike
98 photos · 09/05/2020
Katrina & Bobby
53 photos · 01/19/2020

Team

Simon Bonneau
Simon Bonneau
Owner - photographer - videographer

After studying cinema and photography in college ten years ago, Simon has been lucky enough to travel to many different places to work on a lot of exciting projects. His career has involved following music bands and artists on tour, shooting behind the scenes footage for feature films, directing documentaries and short films, and now documenting people's love and biggest days across magical Western North Carolina.

Preferred Vendors

Haiku I Do
5.0 out of 5 rating , 38 Reviews
· Banquet Halls
Point Lookout Vineyards
4.9 out of 5 rating , 28 Reviews
· Winery Weddings
Laurel Falls
5.0 out of 5 rating , 43 Reviews
· Barn & Farm Weddings
Claxton Farm
4.9 out of 5 rating , 96 Reviews
· Barn & Farm Weddings
Biltmore Estate
4.6 out of 5 rating , 79 Reviews
· Mansion Weddings
50/Fifty
5.0 out of 5 rating , 77 Reviews
· Wedding Cakes

Map

310 Hazel Mill Road Asheville, NC, 28806
2035870383
Location of (Grand Jour)

Other vendors in Charlotte for your wedding

Wedding Vendors