Paris Photoshoots

This largely depends on where you would like to have your photoshoot + the time of year + the weather! 

The best time for photo shoots at the famous Trocadero is early morning.  Mornings are preferable as fewer tourists in the area will make our time together more enjoyable and easier to capture those epic moments! However, early morning shoots there towards the end of the year are difficult because in Winter sunrise is later and therefore it's more likely there will also be many more tourists! With this in mind, we can make it happen!

If you are not a morning person and not interested in the Trocadero, later in the day works though there will be some locations that are still busy

Ave de Camoens, later morning light is better though if you are shy, this is going to be busy area too.

The rest of Paris is open at any time! The Louvre is great all day unless you want to be photographed with the Pyramids, too.

In any case, we will work out the perfect starting time together before our photoshoot.

Any photoshoot package you book with me will include the option to have multiple outfit changes—the sky is the limit here! Bring as many outfits as you’d like, as long as you bear in mind the time allotment. As far as specifics, couples usually aim to match in some regard. You don’t have to wear identical outfits but could wear complimentary colours or tones, like both wear jewel tones or neutrals. Remember not to wear anything too busy or fussy—this can distract from the photo.

For women, you can’t go wrong with a flowy dress or skirt with lots of movement. But if dresses are not your style, whatever you are comfortable in! Bear in mind that if you book a VIP in Winter, we will possibly be in 0-10 degrees Celsius for up to 3 hours. 

For guys, semi-formal or plain slacks and a button-down shirt always look great.

If you want to wear heels, I recommend bringing a pair of flats or sandals to walk between locations. Remember, Paris is an old city, so many of the streets are cobblestone, which is not very heel-friendly! 

If you book my VIP experience or above, you also get access to my studio wardrobe. This is a collection of gorgeous gowns, cocktail dresses, formal wear, and accessories. I have a range of sizes to fit my clientele. You can see a bit of what I have available by flipping through some of my photos, and you can learn more in my blog post about my Studio Wardrobe.

If you want, we can also utilize some props for the photos! Think about what might best symbolize your relationship, or if you want to do some especially Parisian props like berets or baguettes. Remember to have fun with it, as this couple did with their picnic-themed Paris photo shoot.

I value communication highly when I’m booking a photo shoot, whether it’s a solo shoot, one with a couple, or with a family. We can try to organise a video or audio chat before the date of your scheduled shoot so we can talk through your vision and goals for the session however if you prefer to stick with emails that is fine too!  Anything works as long as we get an open communication channel established!

I highly suggest you consider a hair and makeup professional to assist with your look before the shoot. Getting professionally “done up” can be an extremely rewarding experience, and I find it helps people feel extra confident in front of the camera! If you go for a professional hair and makeup artist, keep in mind they average around €250. Please add up to 90 minutes to allow for time for this appointment.

There are covered areas near the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and I have never cancelled due to rain. I am however flexible and if it is possible for both of us I am happy to reschedule to a later time or even another day.

If you're not afraid of getting a little damp, we can use the weather as part of the narrative with umbrellas and trench coats as a cute accessory.

November '23 was the rainiest month since I started photographing clients in Paris and two of my shoots were in the wildest weather possible. Hannah's is one of them.

Taxis may not always be readily available the day of in the city. Rather than relying on the increasingly unreliable UBER,  I recommend downloading the French-based Taxis G7 or hiring a private driver to accompany us throughout the photo shoot. A private driver or a friend driving can also provide some cover for you if it rains or you need to make a quick change!

Within 7-21 days after the shoot, I will send you a gallery of photos where you can choose your favourite photos. I will then do any retouching required. I include light retouching with all my photoshoots.

We can discuss this further during the booking process.