From 4 hours to several days, our customized photography tours of Paris will help you improve your photography while discovering the City of Light. Whether you wish to get great photos of the famous monuments and historical buildings, the intimate scenes of remote streets or the sleek lines of modern architecture, we pride ourselves on constructing a personalized tour that responds exactly to your interests and schedule.

Photo Tour Objectives and Format

In addition to helping you discover the hidden gems and secret corners of Paris, Sophie will provide hands-on photography instruction tailored to your level, covering topics such as:

  • recognizing the visual elements of good composition;
  • taking creative control of the camera through the manual settings;
  • mastering exposure through appropriate light metering;
  • and any other particular area you would like to develop...
During the tour, Sophie will also:
  • review and offer friendly critique of some of your own images (submitted in advance);
  • guide you to the best locations for unique images of Paris;
  • assist you in identifying creative photography opportunities;
  • discuss the material in the complimentary e-book on the "Essential Elements of Photography in Paris", provided in advance to help you prepare for the tour;
  • and share her knowledge of Paris and its unique place in the world of photography.

Paris is a diverse and fascinating city, with many charms to be discovered and photographed. Popular itineraries among past tour participants include the Palais Royal and the covered passages, Montmartre, Le Marais and even the classic sites of Paris, all of which we have described in more detail to help you decide your route. Of course if you are interested in areas other than these, we can build them into an itinerary as well.

Photo Tour Participants

These tours are ideal for individuals and couples looking to discover Paris through the camera lens and take home memorable images, for people in Paris on business with only a day or even a few hours to explore the sights, or for serious photographers who want to immerse themselves in the world of photography in Paris. Read what others are saying about the tours before you decide.

Gift certificates are available to offer a tour as a gift.

Tour Fees
Basic Package
1-2 people Half Day (4 hours) €180
  Full Day (7.5 hours) €285
Two Days €490
More than Two Days Discounts available
Private Group Packages
3+ people Half Day (4 hours) €75/pers
Full Day (7.5 hours) €125/pers
Two Full Days
€205/pers
Extras
Night Photography Supplement* (Sept-May only)
   (*fee added to price of any tour that ends after dusk) 
€90
Basic SLR Rental (Nikon D70 + 35-70mm lens) €25/half day
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Still have questions? Be sure to have a look at our Tour and Workshop FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and the testimonials of past participants for answers. Otherwise, please feel free to contact us.

If you would prefer more in-depth instruction and discussion over a longer period with other like-minded photographers, our scheduled group workshops might also interest you.

Selected Testimonial

"Sophie's tour gave me the best of both worlds: a tour of both well-known and secret spots in Paris, and an introduction to the tools on my camera and photography techniques in general. Overall, Sophie's tour was fantastic and I would recommend it to both first-time visitors in Paris and life-long residents. She uses the beauty and uniqueness of Paris to teach her passion, photography."
Britni Ihle
Madrid, Spain (February 2010)
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