A weekend in Paris is something I always add to my travel list almost every new start to the year but for some reason, it always goes on the back burner. Considering, from my London flat to Paris would be under 3 hours. It takes longer to get to some parts of the UK! Las November my friends and I embarked on a weekend in Paris for a little quick self-guided photography tour. I have found this to force you to look at the city in a rather different perspective.
It was more about the capturing of the architecture and street life than it was about the experience of Paris life, well for that weekend anyway. From exploring different techniques of photography to learning from other photography friends on not only getting the best shot through experimentation of camera settings to the gadgets to buy when it comes to getting that ”money shot” without heavy equipment. Think table tripods, remote control shutter release, camera filters and all that good stuff that makes your pictures pop!
We also managed to do a few sunrise and sunset photography shoots. We woke up to see the sunrise at Trocadero, explored the Louvre and its Pyramids after sunset, saw the aerial views of Paris from Montparnasse Tower, Moulin Rouge just before midnight but not before stopping to refuel the body and top strategy on what to shoot the following day. Our explorations of Paris was also a week after the Paris terror attacks hence the Eiffel Tour shots below are in the colours of the French Flag. All the while we explored the city, not once did I feel unsafe. You could sense a little tension or the sudden reaction to any noise but the city is resilient and has shown itself to be united.
While I was in Paris I also rented a beautiful studio apartment with views over the river Seineoverlooking the Eiffel Tower, so I will share more pictures and details on that as well as where to get the best views of Paris shortly. Stay tuned for that.
Below are some pictures from the weekend with a few more to come. I am heading back to Paris at the end of this month but this time my boyfriend is coming with me. Make sure you follow along on my Instagram for the journey.
Sunrise In Paris | Morning Shoot on Trocadero
PARISIAN BALCONIES
SUNSET VIEWS ON THE RIVER SEINE
RUNNING LIKE CLOCKWORK AT MUSEUM D’ORSAY
CITY VIEWS AT MONTEPARNES
PARISIAN BALCONIES – AN APARTMENT WITH VIEW OF EIFFEL TOWER
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE LOUVRE
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I love the photo from behind the clock! I also love all of the leading lines in your shots, from using stairs to rails to road lines. Great work.
Thanks Emily. Glad you like them 😀
Beautiful photos!
Blonde in Cashmere
Thanks Vera
Paris it the winter looks so magical! These photos are gorgeous; I can practically feel the crisp air through the screen.
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Thank you. I am heading back to Paris end of them month. I certainly hope its not too cold.
Beautiful photos! I've been dreaming of going to Paris! x
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Thank you. You should definitely visit again.
super chic!
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oh I just LOVE paris, such a beautiful city
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Some fab shots! Building behind the clock, lighting affect on the road, tower behind the shoes… Few of my favs. Great capture of a beautiful city x
La Sugarlace
Thank you! Got a little creative on my last trip to Paris. Hoping the next trip end of the month is just as creative.
Absolutely gorgeous pictures! I love Paris and your post makes me miss it dreadfully! That's so cool that you rented out such a fabulous apartment!
xx, Caitlin
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Thanks Caitlin. I will post more details about the Paris rental in my next post.
absolutely stunning photos!
Hannah at WRITTEN BY HANNAH
Paris looks so stunning! I am mega jealous right now! Great photography too!
xx Annie
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Love the photos they are beautiful, have a blessed week
Love the photos they are beautiful, have a blessed week
I'd love a weekend in Paris – it looks as gorgeous as ever!