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On WeddingWire since 2019

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Grand Jour's story began in 2019 when wedding filmmaker and photographer Simon Bonneau relocated to Asheville, North Carolina, from his home near Nantes, France.

Simon attended cinema school in Nantes with a focus on cinematography, and soon after, he began touring as a videographer and photographer with musicians. Aside from running Grand Jour, Simon also works on music videos, documentaries, brand identity, and street photography.

Grand Jour is French for "big day" and was started to document life's big moments so that they may exist eternally as digital heirlooms. While the majority of our work encompasses weddings, we will capture any of your big days and are not bound by a specific formula or type of event. Whether it's your wedding, a new addition to your family, or a legacy you want documentation of, we want to help.

What You'll Love About Grand Jour

Couples have praised them for their kind, patient, and flexible approach. They also appreciated their professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture genuine moments. Check out the photo gallery for examples of their stunning work.

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?

$4,000

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
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Reviews of Grand Jour

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Simon from Grand Jour received rave reviews for his photography and videography services at weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, flexibility, and ability to capture special moments with artistic flair. Clients were impressed by his kind and attentive approach, with multiple mentions of excellent communication and helpfulness. Simon's work was described as stunning, captivating, magical, and exceeding expectations, making him highly recommended for couples seeking a talented and dedicated photographer for their special day.

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Simon from Grand Jour received rave reviews for his photography and videography services at weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, flexibility, and ability to capture special moments with artistic flair. Clients were impressed by his kind and attentive approach, with multiple mentions of excellent communication and helpfulness. Simon's work was described as stunning, captivating, magical, and exceeding expectations, making him highly recommended for couples seeking a talented and dedicated photographer for their special day.

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Sarah Sent on 07/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simon's artistic and technical talent is unmatched and he is a dream to work with

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My fiancé and I did an engagement session with Simon and the entire process far exceeded expectations. He was extremely accommodating with dates and sent a list of possible locations along with links to albums he’s shot at those locations. We did a sunrise session and he hiked up the mountain with us in the dark in 40 deg weather carrying equipment. Simon made us both at ease, giving some suggestions for photos and guiding us with the little details while also allowing for spontaneity and authenticity. He is easy and fun to be around. There were 20 people at mountain top and on the trails for during the shoot but you’d think from the photos that we were the one ones there, and he never had to ask anyone to move.

Simon allowed for time before and after the shoot to ensure we got the time in the contract (and then some) and provided full-res files as well as a gorgeously curated online album.

Our album is breathtaking, everyone who has seen it has asked for Simon’s contact for their future needs, and even brainstorming photo shoots to do in order to work with him. His use of perspective, light, shadows, composition, and capturing of emotion display such talent and art that is unique and deep. I am so excited and honored to be able to work with him for my upcoming wedding, I would choose him over and over again! The only thing I don’t like is trying to choose photos to frame because they are all so stunning.



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Working with Simon was one of the best decisions we made when wedding planning. He spends the time to get to know your priorities and desires for your photography on a Zoom meeting when you book. He also checks in as the date nears to make sure he has all the needed details to provide the best service making the day-of stress free in regards to where he should be at what times and what moments/events mean the most for you to have photographed and how. We had 2 locations the day of and the whole thing was seamless. Simon arrives early to scope scenes and lighting to make each stage of the day efficient keeping you on your timeline (seems obsessive but trust me its very important). As far as the artistry and talent just look at his galleries and it speaks for itself. We were even more stunned by our wedding album than our engagement album which he also did for us (I do recommend getting his package deal!). The photos he created for us will be treasured by us and our families for our whole lives. So much is captured in Simon’s work of the people and many relationships in the photos and in the spaces between those “big” moments. He’s got the intuition of what to capture and how. Get on Simon’s calendar ASAP!
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Sydney J. Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Photographer!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Simon, and the photos my husband and I received from our wedding day well exceeded our expectations. We had originally planned to have our wedding ceremony near Boone, NC, but due to Hurricane Helene devastation, we had to change our plans and move our festivities to our hometown in KY. Simon was flexible with our changes and was able to fly out to document our day, and the entire experience was perfect. We can't thank him enough for his work, and we would highly recommend him to anyone considering his services.
Kelli
Kelli Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing Our Love Story: A Wedding Video Beyond Expectations

We couldn’t have been happier with Simon on our wedding day! From start to finish, he was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in capturing every special moment. His warm personality put us at ease in front of the camera, allowing everything to unfold naturally.

The final video exceeded our expectations—it beautifully captured the love of the day. The editing was immaculate, with each shot thoughtfully chosen, and the music perfectly complemented the story.

Thank you, Simon, for preserving these memories in such a stunning way. We’ll cherish this video for years to come and highly recommend your services to any couple looking for a videographer who can truly bring their love story to life!
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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

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