THE BEST PLACES FOR GETTING PHOTOS WITH THE EIFFEL TOWER
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THE ADVANTAGES OF BOOKING MULTIPLE PHOTO SHOOTS
When receiving enquiries for outdoor lifestyle shoots, I will often get requests to cover several diverse locations within one single photo session, which would inevitably necessitate a duration of several hours (or longer). I always reply recommending several shorter shoots over one extended one. Here I outline why.
Read MoreTHE BEST SEASON FOR AN OUTDOOR PHOTO SHOOT
Whether business travellers looking to book a headshot session before heading home after attending a conference or wise travellers taking advantage of the off-peak quiet of the capital, I will always receive requests for outdoor photography. Here I'll look at the different times of the year, and how they can affect the dynamic of a photo shoot.
Read MoreLIFESTYLE VS PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
For those looking to book a private outdoor photography session in Paris, as you'll see see from the services I offer, I advertise two main types: Portrait and Lifestyle. These are sometimes confused or simply jumbled together under the umbrella term Photo Shoot. They are however, two very different approaches to photographing people. Here I'll summarise the key differences between the two services and help you decide which one will better correspond to how you want to be photographed.
Read MoreWHY IT'S BEST TO ARRANGE PRINTING YOURSELF
A frequently asked question that I receive is if I provide printed photographs. There are several important reasons why I only submit digital image files and leave any arrangements for printing in the hands of my clients. Despite the ease and practicality of having a photographer organise prints for you, generally these advantages are greatly overshadowed by the benefits of getting photographs yourself.
Read MoreTHE PERFECT DURATION FOR A PRIVATE PHOTO SESSION
…I am frequently contacted by private clients who, eager to cover many Paris locations in one sitting, request shooting times of 3 hours or more. In this short article, I outline why, in terms of shoot length, less if often much more…
Read MoreHOW TO DO A SURPRISE MARRIAGE PROPOSAL IN PARIS
For those interested in my surprise proposal service, below I outline the general process of booking this type of photo shoot and arranging the proceedings so as to ensure that your going down on one knee is a perfectly-timed surprise.
Read MoreWHY WALKING PHOTO SHOOTS GET THE BEST RESULTS
if it’s the quality of the photographs and the enjoyment of the experience that are most important to you; if you want to get the best out of hiring a professional photographer for a private photo shoot, then I recommend you forget the car, and take full advantage of everything a walking photo tour has to offer you…
Read MoreWHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
One of the biggest concerns for prospective clients about booking a natural light photo shoot is the weather, or rather the lack of certainty that it will be perfect. There are indeed no guarantees when if comes to the forecast, but what is all-too-often overlooked is the fact that each type of weather has its own unique advantages for photography, especially for photographing people…
Read MoreCHOOSING YOUR OUTDOOR LOCATION
When private clients are undecided about where they’d like to be photographed around the capital, I’m happy to give all the advice I can. However, so much being down to personal preference, I can’t recommend enough that clients spend a little time doing some research of their own, if only that based on the suggestions I make.
Read MoreTHE BEST TIME OF DAY FOR AN OUTDOOR PHOTO SHOOT
The weather on a given day will always be a deciding factor in how ideal conditions are for a photo shoot, both in terms of light and passersby. Of course, we can't always have the best weather, but we can at least choose the best time of day to shoot…
Read MoreWHAT ARE RAW FILES?
