Tips for choosing the right location for your photo shoot in Paris

Shooting strolls in Paris

 

Setting the right mood

Above all, think about what message or emotion you want to convey through your photo shoots as each district of Paris has its own identity and charm, and you’ll need to choose the location or locations that match the style you want to give your events. photos:

  • Romantic, artistic shooting: choose Montmartre, with its staircases, cobblestones and view of the Sacré-Coeur, the quays of the Seine and intimate covered passageways.
  • Elegant, classic shooting: the Palais-Royal, Place Vendôme, Place de la Concorde and the Buren columns offer a refined aesthetic.
  • Urban and contemporary shooting: The La Défense district or the area around the François Mitterrand library, with its Haussmann façades, are recommended for a modern atmosphere and professional portraits.
  • Gentle nature shoots: Parc Monceau or the Luxembourg Gardens bring freshness and greenery, not forgetting the Buttes Chaumont Park and the Vincennes Floral Park, which offer more rural settings.
  • Fashion shoots: The Palais de Tokyo, the Trocadéro staircase, the Buren columns and the metal bridge of the Bir-Hakeim metro are ideal for graphic compositions.

For photo shoots in Paris lasting more than three hours, an itinerary will be agreed with you beforehand, so that you can change out of your clothes in an out-of-sight café or hotel.

Taking light into account

Light is a key element for Shooting-balades. In Paris, some areas are best exposed in the morning, like the right bank of the Alexandre III bridge, and others at sunset, like the quays of the Seine on the left bank. Shooting-balades will advise you on the best lighting at the chosen locations, so you can make the right choice of setting at the right time for beautiful photos.

Avoiding the crowds

Paris is a tourist city: certain sites such as the Trocadero/Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame are very popular. For more intimate shots, we advise you to opt for the low hours if you choose busy locations, i.e. early in the morning around 7:30/8:00 or late in the afternoon around 6:00 in summer.

You can also explore lesser-known photo spots, such as :

  • Rue Crémieux with its colorful houses (Paris XIIe)
  • The Auteuil tropical greenhouse garden (Paris XVIe)
  • Canal Saint-Martin (Xe) for a very Parisian style on the water’s edge
  • The Butte aux Cailles district (street art) or the Square des Peupliers for a bucolic atmosphere (Paris XIIIe)

Adapting clothing style to the chosen location

A haute couture photo shoot won’t have the same impact in the middle of the Auteuil tropical greenhouses as on the forecourt of the Louvre! You’ll need to match your outfits and staging to the visual universe of the chosen venue. We’ll also advise you on the choice of appropriate clothing for the location.

What about you? Do you have a favorite location for your Paris photo shoots? Send an e-mail to cgarand@shooting-balades.com with your suggestions; we’re always interested in hearing your ideas!

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