Why You Need Professional Photography & Videography at Cannes Lions
The Canva Creative Cabana at Hôtel Martinez, captured by Raccoon London during the Cannes Lions Festival.
Every June, the world’s biggest names in advertising, marketing and media descend on the French Riviera for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — a week of inspiration, innovation and celebration. For brands, agencies and creators, it’s one of the most important events of the year, filled with opportunities to connect, collaborate and showcase their work on a global stage.
At Raccoon London, we’ve been proud to support clients at Cannes Lions for several years, capturing everything from high-profile award ceremonies and keynote sessions to brand activations, networking events and late-night celebrations on the Croisette.
Last year, our teams were on the ground throughout the festival, working with clients including Billion Dollar Boy, Canva, Stagwell, Public School, Cheerful 21st and PMG. With multiple photographers, videographers and on-site editors deployed across venues, we delivered fast-turnaround content designed for immediate press use and social media sharing.
Why professional coverage at Cannes matters
Cannes Lions generates huge amounts of media attention, and with such an international audience, it’s essential that your brand stands out. Professionally captured photography and videography help you:
Build a strong library of assets for PR and post-event communications
Share high-quality, engaging content in real time across your social channels
Document talks, workshops and activations with a consistent visual style
Capture the energy and creativity that define the festival
Panel discussion at the Canva Creative Cabana, photographed by Raccoon London during Cannes Lions Festival.
What we offer
Our Cannes teams include:
Experienced event photographers – experts in live events, conferences and brand experiences
Videographers – producing highlight reels, interviews, and social cutdowns
On-site and off-site editors – ensuring rapid content delivery throughout the festival
Producers – managing logistics, schedules and client approvals seamlessly
We work with local France-based talent in Nice, Cannes and Monaco to minimise travel costs, supported by our London production team for end-to-end project management.
Experience you can rely on
Our photographers and videographers have extensive experience shooting Cannes Lions events, from beach activations and brand partnerships to award dinners and VIP parties. They’re quick, adaptable and used to working in fast-paced environments with demanding turnaround times.
We can also provide live editing and same-day content delivery, perfect for social media teams and press offices looking to post in real time.
Guests enjoying the Cannes Lions Festival gala dinner, photographed by Raccoon London.
Plan ahead for Cannes Lions 2026
The festival is one of the busiest weeks of the year for our international teams, so early booking is essential to secure the best photographers and videographers. We’re already taking enquiries for Cannes Lions 2026, and our producers can help you scope your requirements and assemble the right creative team.
Explore our case studies to see recent examples of our Cannes and international event work, or get in touch to discuss your plans for next year.
Contact us to request a quote or reserve your team for Cannes Lions.