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Paris from the top... of the Arc de Triomphe

09 March 2010
Posted in Places

This is the first post in a coming series of 'Paris from the Top'. The first thing that comes to mind about seeing Paris 'from the top' is the Eiffel Tower, for obvious reasons. However, even though this is the most famous view, there are other many interesting vantage points to enjoy a bird's eye view over the capital. Today we are climbing the Arc de Triomphe, inaugurated in 1836 to commemorate the victory of great battles and soldiers...

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Creating a star-burst effect by day or by night

08 February 2010
Posted in Techniques

Night photography provides lots of opportunities for creative fun, and this is particularly true in Paris. After all, it is not called the 'City of Light' for no reason! All these lights give us a chance to play with various effects, one of them being the creation of star-bursts coming off points of light. It is very simple and can easily be achieved without using a filter or running to a photo editing tool...

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Remembering the 1910 Paris flood

28 January 2010
Posted in Events

A hundred years ago this week, the Seine river flooded the city of Paris up to 8.5 meters! Paris looked more like Venice and most of the major monuments were affected. Reporters and photographers came from everywhere to record this historical moment, making it the first flood photographed and documented. To commemorate the anniversary, a number of exhibits are currently taking place in the French capital. The Gallerie des bibliothèques presents a comprehensive exhibit with photos, newspaper clippings, postcards and posters, while the Louvre des Antiquaires also offers a photography retrospective of the event. This is by the same token a good reminder that a flood might still happen and - if we believe experts - it might be even worse than the great 1910 flood...

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Exploring the hill-top 'village' of Montmartre

25 January 2010
Posted in Places

Artistically-oriented Montmartre projects a small village atmosphere and ample photography opportunities. Dominating the Parisian skyline, the Sacré Coeur Basilica provides a panoramic view of the city. Steps away the place du Tertre, with its artists and restaurants, is a gateway to the hidden charms of the back streets of Montmartre. Discover cobblestone streets, romantic stairways, old windmills, the 'love wall' and much more in this classic Parisian quartier...

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Doisneau Exhibit at the Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation

20 January 2010
Posted in Events

Doisneau Exhibit

Robert Doisneau (1912 - 1994) was an expert in street photography, walking or biking through Paris with his camera, catching fleeting moments of poetic and romantic Parisian scenes that made him famous. His work is however much more complex than his famous idyllic images. For its first exhibit of the year, the Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation is showcasing about 100 of Doisneau's photographs. Even if the famous 'Baiser de l'hôtel de ville' is among them, most of the other work presented is rather unknown.

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From 4 hours to several days, Better Paris Photos offers both private and group photo tours & workshops in Paris.

Conducted like hands-on workshops in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, the Paris photo tours provide one-on-one tutoring tailored to the skill level of every participant.

Whether you are a novice or an advanced photographer, are passionate about photography or simply want to take some great travel pictures, we have a fun and instructive photography activity for you while visiting Paris!

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"Sophie's photography tour of Paris was both informative and entertaining. She shared her photographic wizardry not only with the most photographed landmarks of Paris, but also with some of the more unique areas "off the beaten track". Giving the visiting photographer a glimpse into life in Paris that one would not discover easily on their own. I came away with some new perspectives on urban photography, and some great shots of Paris."
Kim Smith
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (July 2008)
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