the photoshoot

a list of our
photoshoot
locations

To read after sending the deposit

First, here’s a list of all the photoshoot locations. Take a look at the brief overview, and then I’ll provide detailed information on each one below:


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the list

Louvre, Cour Carrée


Arc du Carrousel

Pont Alexandre III


Arc de triomphe

cafe

your hotel

Trocadero

 L'avenue de CamoEns

RIVER SEINE EIFFEL VIEW

Tuileries Garden statues,
APRIL TO october

Tuileries Garden castle,
APRIL TO NOVEMBER



Charming Paris streets, April to
September


LOUVRE PYRAMIDS

LOUVRE GALLERY

Petit Palais, April to
September only




Trocadero location features these views:

trocadero

Beautiful all year round, but it might be closed due to construction during Fashion Week, in February, and in September.
Attention! Trocadero is usually partially closed in February and may be closed from late August to mid-September for Fashion Week construction. If you are not sure and your elopement is somewhere around early September or February, please google the Fashion Week dates. But also note that cranes are there two weeks before and after.

Trocadero is one of Paris’s most iconic spots with the perfect Eiffel Tower view. You can choose from any of the three views available and mix them if you’d like. Just keep your inspiration images to 6-8. 


The Big Square

The Main View

Trocadero Stairs
Avenue de Camoens location features these views:

avenue de camoens

Beautiful all year round.
Avenue de Camoëns is a quiet street in Paris with a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. It's a popular spot for photoshoots. The area is calm and perfect for capturing special moments any month of the year.

Balcony to Sit
The Stairs

The Black Gothic Doors
Did you know?
Avenue de Camoens is a street with great lighting for capturing candid poses. If you're looking for photos with movement, don't choose Trocadero or the River Seine for that, as those spots are too bright and airy. Instead, choose a location with softer light and more shadows to create moody, dark candid images—this spot is perfect!
River Seine location features these views:

River Seine eiffel view

Beautiful all year round.
The River Seine with an Eiffel Tower view is a stunning river location, offering a super romantic backdrop. It has three possible spots along the River Seine, but you don’t have to use all of them. You can mix and match or choose the most popular option: the classic river view. 







The River View
The Bridge

The View from Above
The Bridal Veil
The veil photos are absolutely stunning here. If you're unsure about using a long veil, this location is the perfect place to get one. This view was made for showcasing a beautiful veil.







2 streets are available for your photoshoot:

Charming Paris streets

April to September.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a specific street at this time. The street we can visit will depend on your other locations, the time, and the month of the year. Please send us a request indicating you'd like to visit the streets, and we'll let you know which ones are available.







April to August:
Place Mexico

All year round:
Avenue Rapp

Idea!
Bring cool sunglasses for a fun and stylish prop in photos. Or maybe a newspaper?






Tuileries Statues location features these views:

Tuileries Garden statues

April to October.
Tuileries Statues is a lovely area of the Tuileries Garden centered around beautiful statues, trees, flowers, and a fountain. We can capture photos of you sitting in chairs, walking, spinning, or any romantic poses. This location is perfect if you've already chosen the Tuileries Garden for your ceremony.













The Statues
The Fountain and Chairs

Pink Trees
The pink trees bloom here only in April, making it the best spot in Paris (imo) to capture stunning pink blossoms. Don't miss the chance to experience the beautiful nature.














Tuileries Castle location features these views:

Tuileries Garden castle

April to October.
The Tuileries Garden is a romantic spot with a unique view of the Louvre Museum, which looks like a castle hidden in perfectly trimmed French trees. You can only catch this special sight in Paris when the garden is green, from April to October. Keep in mind that the Tuileries is a large park with plenty of walking. The photoshoot spot itself is about a 20-minute walk from the nearest drop-off spot of our car. So, make sure you're comfortable with that distance on your wedding day. If your dress makes walking tricky, you might want to think twice!



















The Castle
The Panoramic Balcony

Parks And Gardens in Paris
Paris parks are some of the best in the world because they blend history, art, and nature in a way that's uniquely French. Perfectly manicured areas. Elegant fountains. Tree-lined pathways. 













The Louvre Pyramids location features these views:

louvre pyramids

Beautiful all year round.
The Arches
The Water Reflection

The Podium
A Row of Lanterns
Between the Pyramids
The Doors
Pick your 3 favorite views—don’t choose all of them. The Louvre pyramids offer some of the best spots, but you need to prioritize and pick the 3 you love most.

























Creative Shot Idea!
For a cool and unique photo idea, the Louvre arches are perfect because there's always a flow of people. We can capture a shot where the couple stands still while people pass by, creating a natural, candid moment. If you like it, add this to your board.



















Louvre Gallery location features these views:

louvre gallery

Beautiful all year round.
The Louvre gallery is a magical spot that looks stunning every month of the year. It's truly a star location.
Please note, there are no pyramid views here.

















Gallery from the Front
Gallery from the Back
Groom. The Groom.
The best spot for capturing handsome groom portraits in that James Bond seductive style. Sets the perfect scene for a dapper groom looking sharp.


















Petit Palais location features these views:

Petit palais

April to September only.
The Petit Palais is only available for photos when sunrise is early (April to September) because security arrives around 8:30AM to open the doors. After that, the stairs become crowded with museum visitors. And security does not allow photos at that time. 
























From the Far Away
Golden Doors
Idea!
The train of a bride's dress shines in this location! It's the perfect spot to showcase a long train.























Louvre Cour Carree location features these views:

Louvre, Cour Carrée

Beautiful all year round.
The Louvre Cour Carrée is a pastel pink location with the softest light and delicate architecture. An overall cotton candy vibe year-round.























The Pink Doors
The Columns
For a Pink Elopement
Cour Carrée pairs beautifully with anything pink, soft, metallic, and airy. Choose this location if your wedding color is BLUSH.






















Arc du Carrousel location features these views:

Arc du Carrousel

Beautiful all year round.
The Arc du Carrousel is an arch near the Louvre, offering views of the Louvre pyramids and part of the Tuileries Garden.






















The Arc du Carrousel
The Pyramid View
And What About the Ceremony?
During the summer months, we recommend this spot for a fabulous ceremony in the City of Love.




















Pont Alexandre III location features these views:

Pont Alexandre III

Beautiful all year round.
The Bridge View
The Eiffel Tower
The Panoramic View
Pont Alexandre III is the most beautiful bridge in Paris and one of the best locations for a winter elopement.





















The Balcony
From Far Away

Attention!
Because the bridge is large, we don’t visit every part by default. Please send us screenshots of the exact spots you like to visit. A long list of angles doesn’t mean we will take photos everywhere—we need specific locations. Please choose 3-4.



















Arc de Triomphe location features these views:

Arc de triomphe

Beautiful all year round.
The Arc de Triomphe is our favorite August location. It’s beautiful, but parking is hard to find, so the photo angle may change. We take pictures where we can park, so there is no possibility to choose the front, side, or other angles.



















Crossing the Road
The Light
Traffic Behind
The Arc de Triomphe is only empty in August. During the other months of the year, expect a certain amount of uneditable traffic behind you.

















Here are some of our favorite ideas for your cafe shot:

cafe

Beautiful all year round.
Cafés in Paris are usually not photoshoot-friendly, so our options are limited. However, we have some great spots! There are terrace cafés and bar cafés. Share your vision with us, and we’ll suggest an available café for your photos. Please bring a cash tip of €15-20 for the waiter for letting us take extra space for photos and them being nice to our photoshoot. We have to bribe the café first!
The Terrace Shot
The Details
And For the Cold Months?
We have a cafe with the prettiest indoor bar area.
















Here are some of the hotels we recommend: 

photos at your hotel

Beautiful all year round.
Shangri La
Saint James Paris
Ritz Paris
We can swap one of your photoshoot locations with hotel photos. Before booking a hotel for the photoshoot, please send us the address so that we can confirm whether we can park there for photos. Not all hotels have parking or nearby parking spaces, so unfortunately, we cannot do it everywhere. Please let us know which hotel you are considering.

How do you have a photoshoot at a nice hotel? It’s pretty simple: you should be a guest of the hotel and book a room for at least one night. You can book through Booking.com or directly via the hotel’s website.

Also, this is very important: after your booking is confirmed, you need to send them an email to request permission for a photoshoot. You can write something like, "Hello, we just booked a room under the name (insert your name here), and we would like to ask for photoshoot permission on this date." It’s free, and you don’t need to pay anything extra. However, you do need to inform them, since the security is very strict. They respect their clients' privacy, so impromptu photoshoots are not allowed in public areas.

Can I just go there and take photos without being a guest? Absolutely not, at least not with our team.

How does this work? We take hotel photos only after the main photoshoot is over, typically between 11 am and 2 pm to ensure plenty of daylight. This means: ceremony photos – Paris photos – returning to your hotel for photos.

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