Stephan Debelle

French Polynesia

Bora Bora Photo & Video
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12 Recommendations
1 Featured Couple
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Contact Stephan Debelle

Growing up and watching my father who was a photographer, my passion for photography started at a young age. My first camera was a Mamiya body, 50mm lens. Later on I was able to afford a more versatile zoom lens. Back then, it was the days of films & time spent in a dark room and you had to make your shot count! It was not until 2012, when asked to work in photography by a Japanese Company operating in Bora Bora (KelyAn) that I took the next step, and decided to make a living from it.

Today, I am grateful to do what I love while also being accompanied and supported by my wonderful girlfriend as my assistant. Working as a couple in photography is fun, we both love what we do and connecting with our worldwide clientele is an enriching experience.

Bonnie is a native from Hong Kong, speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English. She is most helpful in demonstrating poses, assisting with the clients attire as well as handing light when required. She also has an excellent eye for the small details that may get lost while looking through the lens!

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

We are based in Bora Bora, French Polynesia (a tiny dot in the middle of the South Pacific) - We will travel to Hong Kong, the US and Europe 1-3 times a year and will work on providing a quote.

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

I have been established as a photographer in Bora Bora since 2013. While weddings here are different, typically more symbolic with only the couple; we are blessed to have great scenery and the option to do photos in the water. A great portion of our work also involves more casual, honeymoon type shooting and sometime in the water with the wild life.

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

We like to not be intrusive, while we will coach couples thru some poses and scenes; we enjoy staying in the background and capture the emotions on moments - perhaps we should say on the photojournalistic side?

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

Wedding here are quote different and short, something for the couple to seal their vow - Our packages start at $450. We will also travel from time to time to the US and will work on providing a quote.

Do you have a studio where we can meet? Do you use Skype?

We do not have a studio, most of our photography is done at the resorts in Bora Bora & outdoor. Yes, we do have skype stephan.debelle as well as WhatsApp & Wechat - We also have a local US number.

What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?

I do not have a degree in in Arts or anything relating to photography. I started at a young age learning from a father who was a photographer and re-toucher - Time of the films, labs & red rooms developing essentially B&W images.

Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

We work as a couple an love what we do, we enjoy meeting clients from all over the word and all horizon. Bonnie is an avid traveler and we do aim to travel more and join leisure and work. On our spare time, we enjoy snorkeling & some beach time as well as relaxing on a secluded island. From a photography perspective, we do enjoy a great deal photography in the water with the sharks and have created a tour for clients who are not faint of heart and capture unique images amongst the sharks.

On occasion, we have photographers reaching out to us to assist them get to the best spots - We enjoy meeting colleagues so don't be shy and reach out if you are ever in the area:-)

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1 Featured Couple

MANTA + ANAND

12 Recommendations

If you want to have an unforgettable experience you can count on Stephan & Bonnie to deliver!! Without a doubt one of the best excursions we did in Bora Bora during our Honeymoon + amazing pictures to remember the moment for the rest of our lives. Thank you, guys, so much for showing us all the hidden treasures beneath the water!! We had a great time, delicious food and even better company!!

ELSA + PABLO

When we arrived at our Vow Renewal ceremony Stephan and Bonnie were capturing every moment without it feeling like we needed to pose for pictures. The pictures were brilliant with vivid colors that highlighted the surroundings as well as captures important moments. We highly recommend this duo.

KAMBIZ + STEPHANIE

We had a wonderful time doing our photo session with Stephan & Bonnie. They made us very comfortable to create very natural pictures we will cherish for a very long time. They also know the best places in Bora to make the most wonderful imagery. I totally recommend the underwater pictures.

SANDRA + ALAN

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We had a 25 year Vow Renewal in Bora Bora. We set everything up by email. Stephan responded quickly to my email requests and provided lot's of information. On our scheduled date, Stephan and Bonnie picked us up on the water taxi to take us to where our ceremony took place. The day was very special and the photographs were wonderful and captured the day perfectly.

ROXANNE + TOMMY

It was an amazing experience. From the start of our trip from the dock at the Conrad hotel to the island where we held our ceremony, we had a lovely time with Stephan & Bonnie. They helped keep the environment light-hearteed and fun throughout the full process. We are very happy with how everything turned out.

PATRICK + ELLIS

Wonderful photo tour. Stephen is a professional photographer. He captures every amazing moment. Bonnie helps us to adjust our postures and makes us easier to enjoy the process. Thank you both of you.

TSUNGSZU + YEH

Our family was vacationing on Bora Bora in May 2019 and I wanted to do family pictures while we were all together. We are so thrilled to have found Stephan!! The pictures he took of our family are fantastic -- more than just annual family pictures, but true art! He was prompt, professional, accommodating. I explained the background that I preferred for our pictures and he had several locations around the island to suggest. He met us at our bungalow and drove to multiple stops with us to find the right background and lighting. He was patient, kind and incredibly talented. In retrospect, I wish Read More I had found him earlier and I would have booked the 1/2 underwater session with him as those images he is able to capture are truly incredible and unique. Perhaps on a future vacation, we will return and plan ahead for that session with him!! Thank you Stephan!

CHRISTA + ROB

Stephan and Bonnie were wonderful to work with taking our renewal ceremony pictures in Bora Bora. Stephan took time to review and listen to some ideas we had for poses. He worked with our poses and his knowledge of the beautiful sites at St Regis to take pictures we will always treasure. Bonnie was so helpful making sure every detail was perfect before Stephan would take a picture. They were very professional but also very personal. We enjoyed talking with them during the small trips to the next photo spot. He went beyond his own comfort to get the right shot....in the water, sweating Read More under the hot sun, contorting his body to get the best light and picture, and very patient as we readied for the next pose. He went beyond the time period and never acted rushed and continued to offer more sights and poses. We hope we have the opportunity to see Stephan and Bonnie again...not just for business but also to continue our friendship that began on our special day.

PEGGY + MICHAEL

Stephen and Bonnie spent the entire day with us capturing the best moments throughout our wedding. My wife and I couldn't have been happier with the moments that were caught on camera. Thank you guys for making this experience even better for us!

YANET + ERNESTO

Stephan and Bonnie did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! The photos are amazing! They spent the entire day with us and were very helpful and attentive. Stephan captured amazing pictures of us and our almost two year old daughter which is not easy! Such a great experience. Thank you so much for your help!

VANESSA + CHRISTOPHER

We have been traveling the world the last 10 yrs or so with our family and this was our first time hiring a photographer. Absolutely regret not having found Stephan and Bonnie sooner. They captured our family vacation in a way I wish we can pack them with us to all our vacations.

MARIA + NICK

Felicissimi di aver avuto loro per il nostro matrimonio a Bora Bora, hanno catturato le nostre emozioni perfettamente! Le foto sono stupende e loro meravigliosi!!! Grazie per averci dato dei ricordi unici

RAMONA + MARCO

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