Paris Photoshoot!
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This woman of a certain age has had a busy summer travelling to Paris, Nice, with a trip across the French border to Italy. Then it was off to Belgium and Holland.
All of which I plan to write about in the coming months with a new blog every second Sunday!
Paris Photoshoot/Photographers-paris.com
I’ll start with Paris, of course, where with every trip I make I fall in love all over again!
I actually indulged in a Photoshoot with a professional photographer to commemorate this trip.
My first time ever in Paris.
That’s when I discovered the very best, and I do mean the very best spot in Paris to pose for pictures of one’s self
or with friends, family, and your true love.
Paris Photoshoot/What could be more romantic?
This prime location is in the middle of a bridge that crosses the Seine.
The bateaux mouches quietly sweep by below, their decks swelling with sightseers, awed by what we see in the
distance, close but also just far enough away from the tall and dignified backdrop of what is the iconic Eiffel
Tower. It never ceases to thrill.
The spot is so special that people arrive in droves to pose there.
Some dress up for the occasion as this family did in their very Parisian outfits.
Paris Photoshoot/I wish I had thought of this!
Paris Photoshoot/The whole family got into the act!
We all cheered when one young man surprised his girlfriend (and us) by choosing the spot to propose.
Afterward, our Smartphones snapped away as the blushing bride showed off her diamond engagement ring.
Paris Photoshoot/It was a beautiful ring!
Paris Photoshoot/Ph0to by Liran Finzi
Then it was my turn to get some new shots for the upcoming season at WomanofaCertainAgeinParis.com.
For 250 euros, I hired seasoned photographer Liran Finzi from Photographers-paris.com.
That gave me an hour to pose for a number of different pictures for my blog, website, and workshop series.
It was plenty of time.
Liran took dozens of photos and I was allowed to select 30 of the best ones which is more than most
photographers will give you for their fee.
It’s hard to take a bad picture of Paris, but we are always a little harder on ourselves when we are the subject of
the photos, aren’t we?
I was nervous about it for sure, but I think it is important to do a reality check every once in a while and embrace
our age.
So I highly recommend that we document this exciting chapter of our lives with a professional photoshoot every
five years.
Paris is indeed the perfect place to do that.
What do you all think?
Where is this
Photographers Paradise?
It is on the bridge called the Pont de Bir-Hakeim formerly the Pont de Passy. It connects the 15th and 16th arrondissements.
You can easily reach it by taking Line 6 of the Paris Metro and getting off at the stop also named Bir-Hakeim.
And then it is a short walk to the Eiffel Tower from this location.
Paris Photoshoot/with Liran – Trust a professional photographer ALSO to take a good SELFIE!
Looking For Your Own
Photoshoot In Paris!
With over 20 years of experience as a professional photographer, Liran Finzi has had captured some of the best moments of Paris for his clients through his lens. Liran is also a local so he knows all the best spots and hidden gems in Paris that would make for the perfect backdrop to your photoshoot. He recommended this location for me.
Note: I do not receive any commission for referring Liran.
Did you Travel to Paris?
Or to other parts of
France this summer?
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One of my loyal readers and followers Lynda Davis was so very kind to send me a little storybook that she put together through Amazon after her trip to Paris. (She also has a cool blog called Boomerbroadcast.net for women of a certain age!)
Lynda decided to put this commemorative book together after doing a Paris Writing Retreat with organizer Gabrielle Luthy and fellow host Lisa Anselmo, author of one of my favourite Paris memoirs, My (Part-Time) Paris Life!
The cover of Lynda’s little book!
She designed it all herself.
Sadly her book is NOT for sale!
Special Offer!
But HEY ! If you want to buy Lisa Anselmo’s book My (Part-Time) Paris Life, I will sweeten the pot by offering you a One Year Level One Membership called Baguette to The Paris Fan Club.
Then email me at diana@womanofacertainageinparis.com when you have purchased it and I will enroll you in the Paris Fan Club.
You can read more about this club where we explore and learn about all things French by CLICKING HERE!
Until the next time!
A la prochaine!
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Diana Bishop the founder of The Success Story Program and A Woman of a Certain Age in Paris as well as a well-known correspondent with over 25 years working for CTV, CBC News, and NBC News. She loves travel, writing, and all things Parisienne.
Such a great idea to do a professional photo shoot … daunting for anyone, especially as we aren’t 21 years old anymore , but fun ! The photographer was very photo worthy himself!!
The shots in iconic Parisian venues are terrific , and as always , you look fabulous ! ❤️
Thank you Shardie. You are soooo right! But I am glad that I did it. And in Paris, what could be better. Diana
Glad to see you back again – summer was way too short (but then, it always is)!!!
Looking forward to reading more about your Parisian adventures!
Gretchen
Well there is still lots of summer left — but it does feel shorter every year. I hope you have enjoyed and so nice to have you back in my corner Gretchen! Thank you for the comment, Diana