I'm Quentin Carlier, a wedding and couple photographer based in Paris. I photograph honeymoon sessions in English or French, with digital photography included and the option to add film. Once you book, I send you a location guide and an outfit guide. The day before we meet, you receive a recap with the exact meeting point, weather plan and my phone number. During the walk, I give you gentle direction and time to enjoy being together.
Here is how to make the session part of your trip. You can also explore my Paris couple photography sessions for the preparation and booking details.
/ Make time for it
How long should a honeymoon photoshoot in Paris take?
Start with a day when you have a little room in your plans. Allow time to get ready and reach the meeting point, and leave a gap afterwards before your next reservation. It is easier to enjoy a walk together when you are not keeping an eye on the time for a museum ticket or a train.
If you are arriving after a long flight, consider giving yourselves time to settle in before the photographs. Tell me which days you are in Paris and what you have already booked. We can work out where the session fits.
One hour works well for one location, or two close enough to walk between. Two hours gives us more room for different surroundings and a longer walk. Choose around the photographs you would like and the time you want to spend; a one-hour session gets the same preparation from me.
/ Choose your surroundings
Where to take your honeymoon photographs in Paris
Think about what made you choose Paris for your honeymoon. Perhaps you have been imagining a photograph together with the Eiffel Tower behind you. Perhaps it is the streets, the river, or simply having time to wander that you are looking forward to. That is a useful place to begin.
The Eiffel Tower gives the photographs a recognisable setting. Tell me if that view matters to you, and we can build the route around it while leaving space for closer portraits of the two of you. The tower is lit after dark too: my Eiffel Tower night photoshoot article follows a one-hour evening walk along the Seine.
The Seine suits a walk with stops by the water, along the stone quays and near the bridges. If you like photographs where the city is present around you, it is a good starting point.
Montmartre brings cobbled streets, steps and views across the rooftops, as in the photograph above. Let me know how much walking you are comfortable with so we can choose the route accordingly.
If somewhere already means something to you, include it in your message. Otherwise, tell me the atmosphere you like and I can suggest a route.
/ Timing
Choosing a time for your honeymoon photoshoot
Choose early morning if you want the session to feel private. There are fewer people around, which makes it easier to relax if either of you feels shy in front of the camera. Allow time to reach the meeting point from your hotel, and you can go for breakfast together afterwards.
Sunset is also a lovely time for photographs. I can choose angles and wait for gaps so the setting looks empty in your pictures, but there will be people around during the session. If being watched would make you uncomfortable, I recommend early morning.
For an Eiffel Tower session, one possible route is to start at Avenue de Camoëns and walk down towards the Seine, combining the tower view with portraits by the river. We choose how much to cover around your session length and walking pace.
The exact start time depends on your travel dates and chosen location. Tell me whether privacy or a slower start to the day matters more to you, and we can fit the session around the rest of your trip.
/ In front of the camera
What if we feel awkward in front of the camera?
You do not need to practise poses before your honeymoon. We begin by walking and talking, and I give you something simple to do: walk towards me, turn towards each other, or hold hands for a moment, as above. You have someone helping you throughout.
From there, I leave room for you to react to each other. Some photographs will have you looking at the camera; in others, you will be caught up in a conversation or an embrace. You can tell me when you need a pause or when something feels uncomfortable.
If one of you is more enthusiastic about being photographed, mention it when you enquire. It helps me understand how you both feel about the session and plan a pace you can enjoy together.
/ What to wear
What to wear for your Paris honeymoon photoshoot
One outfit each is enough. A dress you have packed for dinner, a shirt and trousers, or a favourite knit with a good coat can all be a starting point. Try the outfits together and aim for a similar level of dressiness, with shoes you can comfortably walk in.
White is welcome if you would like to wear it for your honeymoon. You can also choose any colour you already enjoy. Think about how the clothes feel when you sit down, hold hands and move close to each other, and include your outer layers when choosing together.
My guide to what to wear for a couple photoshoot in Paris has summer and winter examples from real sessions, plus advice on colours, shoes and layers. You can send me photographs of your outfit options before the trip and I will help you choose.
/ Weather
What happens if it rains?
For rain, bring an umbrella you can share, an outer layer you are happy to have in the photographs and shoes with grip. Wet stone and reflections can become part of the setting, and we can make photographs with your coats on.
If severe weather prevents the photoshoot, we first look for another time during your stay. It helps to know your full travel dates when you enquire, especially if you only have a short stay in Paris.
/ Your photographs
Your honeymoon photographs: digital and optional film
Digital photography is included in the session. If you also love the look of film, you can add medium format or 35mm film, in colour or black and white, as in the photograph above. We discuss that before the day as part of planning your photographs.
I edit every photograph individually. Your digital gallery arrives within a week; film is developed and scanned here in Paris and follows about a week later. You receive a private online gallery with full-resolution downloads, which you can share with family and use to order prints.
You can find the current session options and film additions on the pricing page.
/ Price and booking
How much does a Paris honeymoon photoshoot cost?
My Paris honeymoon sessions follow my couple photography rates: one hour starts at €399 and two hours at €599, with digital photography included. Both include the same preparation and a private gallery of individually edited photographs. Film is an optional addition. The rate is the same wherever in Paris we photograph.
To check availability, send me your Paris travel dates and any location you already have in mind. You can enquire in English or French. If you are still deciding between one hour and two, tell me which photographs matter most to you and I will help you choose.
/ Your questions
A few more questions before you book
Can we book before arriving in France?
Yes. Send me your travel dates and we can arrange the session before you arrive in France. You can enquire in English or French; there is no need to wait until you are in Paris.
Can we wear our wedding outfits again?
Yes, you can choose your wedding outfits for honeymoon portraits. Tell me beforehand so we can consider walking, steps and how comfortably you can move in them. Bring easier shoes for the walk if you need them, and mention any outfit change while we plan the route.
Is this the right session if we are getting married in Paris?
A honeymoon session is for portraits together during your trip. If you want me to photograph your ceremony or elopement in Paris, explore my wedding photography page so we can plan coverage around the celebration.
/ A simple checklist
Before you leave the hotel
- Read the recap for the exact meeting point and time.
- Try your outfits together, including coats and shoes.
- Pack a comfortable pair of shoes if you are wearing heels for some photographs.
- Bring the layers and umbrella we have discussed for the weather.
- Keep bulky phones and keys in a small bag during the photographs.
- Leave enough time to get to the meeting point comfortably.
Once those details are settled, the rest is something we do together. You can arrive as you are, and I will help you find your feet in front of the camera.
Your session