Portrait and model book
Professional portraits, books and profile pictures: honest light and gentle direction, so you feel at ease in front of the lens.
from 25,000 XPF
Your story in pictures, on land and underwater, in Nouméa
Professional photographer in Nouméa
Benjamin Forte, photographer in Nouméa and across New Caledonia
I am a professional photographer based in Nouméa. On land I photograph couples, families, portraits and businesses; underwater I create signature portraits in a heated pool or in the lagoon. Sessions take place at your home, outdoors or in the water, anywhere in Greater Nouméa (Nouméa, Dumbéa, Mont-Dore, Païta) and further afield on request. Prices are published, booking is online and every delivered photo is carefully retouched.
My photos: weddings, families, portraits and underwater in Nouméa
My photo sessions in Nouméa
Maternity, newborn and family
Relaxed sessions with no stiff poses, at home, on the beach or in the forest: the real moments, children running included.
from 29,000 XPFWedding photographer
From the morning preparations to the party, a story built moment by moment. A photo & video assistant is included once the whole day is covered.
from 54,000 XPFUnderwater portrait
My signature: an underwater portrait in a heated pool or in the lagoon, guided step by step. No swimming level required.
from 45,000 XPFBusiness and events
Team portraits, behind-the-scenes stories, products and events in Nouméa: photos ready for your website and social media.
from 25,000 XPFPhotography courses
Small-group days at Domaine de Tiaré in Païta, to master your camera and set the light yourself.
from 40,000 XPFWhere I shoot
I am based in Nouméa and Païta and travel across Greater Nouméa, including Dumbéa, Mont-Dore and Païta, at no extra cost. Sessions happen where you feel good: at home, on the beaches of Anse Vata or Baie des Citrons, at Ouen Toro, on a boat in Nouméa bay, in the forest or at Domaine de Tiaré. For underwater portraits, the heated pool suits beginners and the lagoon suits confident swimmers. For a wedding or a story in the bush, on the Isle of Pines or in the Loyalty Islands, travel is added to the quote, from 15,000 XPF depending on the area.
Behind the lens
Benjamin Forte, professional photographer in Nouméa. I work on land and underwater with one guiding line: natural moments and emotion, with no stiff poses and no heavy retouching. Every session is prepared, gently directed and carefully delivered, from a child’s portrait to a full-day story.
More about meHow a session works
You book online
On the Pricing page you build your session and the exact price is displayed. A 30% deposit by card confirms the date; the balance is paid on the day.
We prepare together
I call you to choose the place, the time and the outfits, with my advice. In bad weather the date is moved at no charge.
You receive your photos
Gentle direction during the session, then a retouched selection delivered within 15 days in your client area: HD, social-media versions, no expiry.
Why book with BFO Photographie?
Published prices, online booking
The exact price appears before you book: a 30% deposit by card, the balance on the day.
Travel included in Greater Nouméa
Nouméa, Dumbéa, Mont-Dore and Païta at no extra cost; further away from 15,000 XPF depending on the area.
Free rescheduling in bad weather
The date moves at no charge and your deposit stays with your session.
Private gallery within 15 days
Retouched HD photos and social-media versions, unlimited downloads, no expiry.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer cost in Nouméa?
At BFO Photographie a portrait session starts at 25,000 XPF, a family or maternity session at 29,000 XPF, an underwater portrait at 45,000 XPF and wedding coverage at 54,000 XPF. All prices are detailed on the Pricing page, travel included in Greater Nouméa.
Where do the sessions take place?
In Nouméa and Greater Nouméa: at your home, on a beach, in the forest, in a pool or in the lagoon. I also travel to the bush and the islands, with a travel fee depending on the area.
How do I book a session?
Online, from the Pricing page: you build your session, the price is displayed, then you confirm with a 30% deposit by card (PayPal). I then call you to set the date and the location.
How many photos will I receive?
A guaranteed minimum, announced before you book: 8 to 35 retouched HD photos per session depending on the package, and 70 to 150 photos per moment for a wedding. Extra photos are available individually.
Do I need to know how to swim for an underwater portrait?
No. The session takes place in a heated pool or in a shallow lagoon, with breaks, and I guide your breathing and your pose.
When will I receive my photos?
A first selection within 72 hours for weddings, then the full gallery within 15 days, in HD and social-media versions, in your client area.
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes. A gift voucher can be bought online for any session, on land or underwater, and the recipient then chooses the date.
Do you work with businesses?
Yes: team portraits, behind-the-scenes stories, products, events, and PHARE packages for the image, website and social media of New Caledonian businesses.