It is not a secret that Paris is the most romantic city in the World. That’s why photo sessions with sweethearts in this city are extremely interesting and inspiring for me. I also like to shoot engagements, weddings, and, of course, honeymoons in Paris.
Paris — one love
I visited Paris a few years ago for the first time and noticed numerous couples kissing everywhere. It could be because of May and spring. I don’t really know. But the air was totally breathing with romantics.
Lovely couples were kissing and hugging in the metro, sitting on the benches, and expressing their feelings freely. At that moment, I had a poor experience as a photographer-traveler, but now, after 5 years, having visited many places in the World, I can say for sure that Paris’s streets and parks are awesome. They are full of Love and tenderness.
Thousands of sweethearts from all over the globe know Paris as the capital of Love! Our couple, Vlad and Lada, are no exception, so they chose the city for their honeymoon trip. Of course, they found me as a professional photographer in France to have a photo shoot.
Their wedding ceremony was held in Krasnodar, Russia. After the celebrations, the newlyweds took a plane and flew directly to Europe, beginning their trip.
I know that not only newlyweds and those who are engaged but also professional wedding photographers read my articles. That is why I would like to share practical information that will be useful for everyone.
Photo session
Let’s discuss all the peculiarities of a honeymoon in Paris photo shooting. It’s an essential thing as there are too many interesting places. Unfortunately, it is impossible to visit them all day, especially when someone is wearing a wedding dress.
Time of shooting — is the first and the most important thing
If you do not want to be tired and want to take unique pics, do not hold your photo session from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dear brides and grooms, if your photographer says that starting your photo set at dawn is unnecessary, he is either a sleepyhead or a bummer.
- If you want to look at the upside of familiar places, get up early in the morning and start walking. The deserted Eiffel Tower and Louvre will be a real surprise and give you the unforgettable feeling that all of Paris is for you only. The best time to make shoots in mild and red light is from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- If you want to get unreal romantic photos, choose an evening photo session. Professional photographers call this time “secure” – 1,5 hours before the sunset. The cold blue color of the sky and a romantic atmosphere are available from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in August.
Some readers will definitely not agree that it is impossible to have a honeymoon photo session during the day in Paris or somewhere else. Of course, it is possible if necessary. Everything depends on your aim, experience, and professionalism.
Our day was planned in advance together with Vlad and Lada. I always meet with my clients before we start working. I have to get to know the guys to make sensuous and emotional photos.
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the first thing associated with Paris, the French capital’s most popular sight. It was built 113 years ago for the World Exhibition in Paris 1990. Today, the Tower is the most recognizable architectural building in the World. You either like it or not; there is no in-between. As for me, I love the Eiffel Tower and always recall my first encounter with it. I admire this construction and can say it is genuine Love for the rest of my life.
I saw the Eiffel Tower accidentally while walking along Benjamin Franklin Street. (Rue Benjamin Franklin) I turned to the right and noticed the beauty of the Champ de Mars. I always recall those minutes with a smile on my face. There were plenty of people: someone was taking photos, and others were enjoying the sightseeing. It seemed time had stuck.
At that time, I couldn’t even imagine that I would come to Paris several times a year to shoot sweethearts who came to the French capital from different corners of the World. Lada and Vlad were the first to come to the sightseeing platform on that day. It was their day and their Paris.
Sightseeing spot at Tokadero
The most popular place is where the most pictures are taken. Those who have visited tourist cities such as Prague, Rome, or Barcelona know it is tough to find at least a square meter to photograph a sight.
So, the only solution is to start the honeymoon photo session in Paris early in the morning. Only then will you get really unique photos. But before going to some other city or country, you may test this statement in your hometown. Have you ever seen it at 6 a.m., not when you rush to work or leave the club?
Photo under the Tower
The Tower is a real magnet, and soon, we appeared at the bottom of it. Those who have visited the city can hardly imagine it without bothering African Americans and thousands of gapers. That day, I hardly saw tourists there. At that moment, it seems there are two different worlds, and I do not live in one, where the majority is.
Vertical Gardens Quai Branly
Imagine a World where everything is turned on 90 degrees : horizontal becomes vertical and vice versa. French architect Patrik Blan managed to do this. His vertical gardens are on the walls of the buildings. You look at them, and your mind boggles.
The gardens are near the museum near the Quai Branly . We couldn’t pass them by and took some lovely photos from Paris with Love.
Alexander III Bridge
We walked along the Seine and appeared on one of the most fabulous bridges in the World: the 160-meter-long bridge of Alexander III (Pont Alexandre III), which is between Les Invalides and Champs Elysees.
In 1896, 117 years ago, Imperator Nicolay II built the first stone, which was named after his father, as a sign of Russian-French friendship. The bridge and the Eiffel Tower were opened in 1900.
The bridge passes into Winston Churchill Boulevard, where Le Petit Palais, built in the same style, is located.
Sudden friends
It doesn’t matter where I shoot a wedding, but everywhere, Asians help me take gorgeous photos. Their main sights are brides and grooms, whether it is a wedding in Rome or an engagement in Prague. They always smile and ask to take a photo with the couple, so we took some really funny pictures.
This photo shoot wasn’t an exception. We were at Pl. de la Concorde and didn’t notice a dozen tourists smiling and taking photos of our couple.
Maybe it was all because of Obelisque de Luxor, a magical place on the main axis of Paris. The Needle of Cleopatra is its second name. The guys were posing with pleasure.
Honestly, while Lada was the focus of attention, Vlad was sitting alone on the Fontaine des Fleuves. Just a few minutes later, we continued our tour.
Louvre Museum
Most of you know that there is one of the most expensive pictures of Leonardo, “Mona Lisa.” But, to my mind, the modern entrance of the museum deserves special attention, as it is built in the form of a pyramid. Now, this pyramid is a contemporary symbol of France.
I do like it, despite it doesn’t match the interior of the Louvre.
For the umpteenth time, I had forgotten to take a pedometer to count the distance from which we were walking with the couple. This means I have to come to the French capital repeatedly because people will never stop having honeymoons and weddings in Paris.
That was Paris in August 2013. Thanks to Vlad and Lada for a fantastic honeymoon photo shoot and your true Love! Sincerely, Artur
