Paris Photo Blog
As a photographer living in Paris, I tend to be out in the streets a lot, discovering interesting corners that tourist books don't mention and visitors don't generally see. I also visit photo galleries, events and exhibits, big and small. This blog is a place for me to share some of this information with others who might be interested.
20 April 2010
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Places
The large Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores are well known among Parisians and visitors for the wide variety of products they offer, and for their glamourous window displays. However, fewer people know that both stores have roof-top terraces that are freely accessible to the public. They provide unimpeded 360 degree views over the surrounding Paris skyline, presenting unique opportunities for taking pictures. And since they are only a few steps away from each other, it is easy to discover both terraces in one short excursion...
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09 March 2010
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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 soldiers in their great battles...
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10 December 2009
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Techniques
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought a few tips on how to take great Christmas pictures would be helpful. Hopefully, this will give you some good Christmas photo ideas. I am also curious to hear how you approach the Season with your camera, so make sure you share your tips and ideas!
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08 February 2010
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Techniques
Night photography provides lots of opportunity for creative fun, and this is particularly true in Paris. After all, it is called the 'City of Light' for a reason! All these lights give us a chance to play with various effects, one of which is the creation of star-bursts coming off points of light. This effect is very simple and can easily be achieved without using a filter or running to a photo editing tool...
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25 January 2010
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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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16 December 2009
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Places
If Paris is called the city of lights, it becomes particularly true during the Christmas season when all the glitters come out! This year, the official Holiday Season kick off happened on November 23 and the festive lights on the Champs Elysées will stay on until January 10, 2010. Seeing the famous avenue illuminated is always a treat and taking pictures of it pretty easy.
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05 November 2009
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Techniques
To include or not to include people in a photograph, that is the question! Cities are by definition places where people live and gather. For urban photography, the difficulty is that as soon as a person is included in a picture, it becomes the focal point of the image. So there are no two ways about it, either you include people in the shots and they are the focal point, or you do what it takes to eliminate them from the image.
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01 November 2009
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Places
When I ask visitors to Paris if they know or have been to La Défense, very few know of it or can place it on a map. Even fewer know that it provides photographers with a wealth of subject matter...
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