About me

Who is taking care of your memories?

Caroline Marchante photographe argentique

I grew up surrounded by images long before I ever thought about creating them.

They were the photographs my parents took, fragments of moments I don’t always remember living, but that I can still feel when I look at them. There was something in their texture, in the light, in the imperfections, that made them last in a way I couldn’t quite explain at the time.

My father used to let me hold his camera, a fully manual Rollei loaded with film. He showed me how to adjust, how to wait, how to choose. What stayed with me, more than the technique, was this idea that a photograph is not just about what you see, but about recognising when something matters.

Growing up between Mexican, Spanish and French cultures shaped the way I observe people. It taught me to pay attention to what is not said, to what happens in between gestures, in the silences, in the way people look at each other without realising it.

Today, this guides the way I work.

Most of the people I photograph are not used to being in front of a camera, and don’t want to perform. What they are looking for is not a perfect image, but a way to hold onto something real. My role is to create the conditions for that to happen: quietly, without interrupting, while making sure everything is taken care of.

Before dedicating myself fully to photography, I worked for several years in an international and entrepreneurial environment. It gave me a strong sense of structure and anticipation, which allows me to accompany each project with both sensitivity and reliability, especially in moments that carry emotional weight.

Film still has an important place in my work, not only out of nostalgia, but because of what it requires: presence, attention, and trust in what is unfolding. It naturally echoes the way I approach weddings.

I photograph them because they bring together everything that matters to me: relationships, memory, and what is passed on, often without words.

What I look for is not the idea of a perfect day, but the truth of what is lived within it. If this resonates with you, I would be glad to hear your story.

Publications & Exhibitions

One of my greatest joys is having been able to exhibit my images all over the world. It's something I particularly enjoy because it allows me to meet people and get their feedback and reactions ‘in real life’.

I am also very proud to have my images published in PhotoVogue! What could be better than having your work stamped ‘Vogue’? It's a childhood dream come true.