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Journal
Notes on places, light and timing in Paris, written from the shoots.
What to wear for photos in Paris in winter
November to February in Paris: real temperatures and daylight, how to layer without bulk, which coat and colours photograph well, shoes for wet stone.
ReadRainy day in Paris: where to take photos under cover
Covered passages with addresses and opening hours, the arcades of Palais Royal, Rivoli and Place des Vosges, and how to keep clothes and a phone dry.
ReadParis Fashion Week: a guide for guests who want street style photos
Official 2027 Paris Fashion Week dates, where shows are held, how street style photography works outside the venues, and what to wear to be photographed.
ReadParis by season: what each month gives a photograph
Month by month in Paris for photos: day length, golden hour, Météo-France averages, blossom dates, autumn colour, Christmas lights and school holidays.
ReadWhere to take photos in Paris: 12 places and the hour that suits each
Twelve places to take photos in Paris: where to stand, the hour that suits each, the nearest metro and the rules, checked in October 2026.
ReadBefore your photoshoot in Paris: a short guide for visitors
Sunrise and sunset times by season, what to wear, rain odds, travel times between the main spots and safety for a photoshoot in Paris.
ReadHow to plan a proposal in Paris: places, timing and what can go wrong
Nine Paris proposal spots with crowds, light and metro, plus sunrise and sparkle times, hiding the photographer and rain plans.
ReadEiffel Tower at night: where to stand, when it sparkles, when the lights go off
When the Eiffel Tower lights up, sparkles and goes dark in 2026, seven places to stand, and how to get your face and the tower in one phone photo.
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