Quentin Carlier

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Paige & Reinhardt: a proposal at the Musée Rodin in Paris

Paige was expecting a visit to the Musée Rodin. Reinhardt had planned to propose in the garden, and I was there to photograph it.

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Reinhardt proposing to Paige in the Musée Rodin garden, with the Invalides dome behind them.
Paige & Reinhardt at the Musée Rodin.Watch their proposal
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/ The museum visit

A visit to the Musée Rodin

A museum visit is an easy plan to suggest during a trip to Paris. You can explore the Musée Rodin together and spend some time in the garden without giving away the surprise.

For Paige and Reinhardt's visit in October 2026, we had agreed on the proposal spot beforehand. Reinhardt knew where to go, and I knew where to wait.

Close view of a white marble sculpture of two figures embracing inside the Musée Rodin.
White marble sculpture of two hands on a wooden display stand in a Musée Rodin room.
An open window at the Musée Rodin overlooking the garden.
Black-and-white view of a visitor on the Musée Rodin staircase.

/ The proposal

The proposal in the garden

Reinhardt proposed beside the pond in the Musée Rodin garden. Here is the moment on video, followed by the photographs.

Paige & Reinhardt, Musée Rodin, October 2026.
Black-and-white photograph of Paige and Reinhardt kissing in the Musée Rodin garden.
Paige & Reinhardt, just engaged.
Paige smiling towards the camera while Reinhardt looks down at their joined hands beside the garden pond.
Paige and Reinhardt kissing in the Musée Rodin garden, with the Invalides dome behind them.
Paige and Reinhardt embracing in the Musée Rodin garden.

/ Garden portraits

Engagement portraits at the Musée Rodin

After the proposal, we stayed in the garden for their engagement portraits, moving between the pond, the paths and the steps outside the Musée Rodin.

There is plenty of variety here without having to go far. You don't need to know how to pose: I'll guide you as we go.

A garden path at the Musée Rodin, with trees and a bronze sculpture in front of the building.
Paige and Reinhardt seated together on a stone bench beside the circular pond, with a bronze sculpture nearby and the Invalides dome in the distance.
Beside the pond.
Paige and Reinhardt holding hands on the steps outside the Musée Rodin.
On the steps of the Musée Rodin.
Black-and-white portrait of Paige resting her head on Reinhardt's shoulder while he looks towards her.
Paige and Reinhardt walking close together in front of the circular garden pond, with the Invalides dome above the hedge.
Paige and Reinhardt smiling with their foreheads touching in front of garden greenery.
Black-and-white photograph of Paige and Reinhardt walking arm in arm through the Musée Rodin garden.
Black-and-white close portrait of Paige smiling as Reinhardt leans towards her hair.

/ The ring

The ring

We also made a few closer photographs of Paige's ring and their hands together. There is time to pause during the session; we don't need to rush through the portraits.

Paige and Reinhardt holding hands across a marble-topped table, with Paige's ring visible.
Close view of Paige and Reinhardt's linked fingers in front of green planting and small pink flowers.
Close view of Paige and Reinhardt linking their little fingers, with Paige's ring visible beside her brown jacket sleeve.
Paige's engagement ring.
Black-and-white close portrait of Paige laughing beside Reinhardt, her left hand and engagement ring held near her chest.

/ Musée Rodin & the Seine

From the Musée Rodin to Pont Alexandre III

Eiffel Tower seen from Pont Alexandre III, with ornate lamps in the foreground.
The view from Pont Alexandre III.

For your own proposal, I recommend a two-hour session if you'd like to include Pont Alexandre III. We can start at the Musée Rodin, take portraits in the garden and walk to the bridge. The walk is included in our time together.

For me, Pont Alexandre III is the most beautiful bridge in Paris. It's a good place to finish the session, with the Seine and a view of the Eiffel Tower.

For more ideas, see my guides to couple photographs along the Seine and Eiffel Tower photography locations.

/ Plan your proposal

Planning a proposal at the Musée Rodin

I photograph proposals and couple sessions in the Musée Rodin garden with the museum's permission. We confirm access, choose the spot and agree on the timing before your session.

Send me your travel dates and what you have in mind. I'll help you work out the plan, including a second location if you'd like one.

I photograph the proposal digitally. Film portraits can be added afterwards if you'd like.

You can read more about proposal photography in Paris or, if you are already engaged, engagement photography in Paris.

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