Paris engagement tips: 2 ridiculously amazing couple photoshoot ideas by Erika McFadden
Ever wondered why some Paris engagement photos taken at the same place, say the Eiffel Tower, at the same time, can feel completely different? Some couples seem to have a blast with enviable chemistry, playful laughs, and dazzling Pais engagement pictures.And then there are countless other examples of couples holding their breath and engaging in uninspiring closed-lip kisses and stiff poses.Well, no doubt, the choice of your couple photoshoot photographer plays a significant role. However, there’s more. Those lovebirds who work on their poses before they arrive in Paris and come up with creative couple photoshoot ideas have more fun with better engagement pictures.
Meet your Paris engagement expert, Erika
Erika and Rodney—two inspiring soulmates from Garden City, Kansas—asked us to take their Paris engagement photos. They booked our popular ‘2+2’ collection, including sunrise and evening photo sessions. We had so much fun capturing their love story and the special connection they share.
So, we consider ourselves fortunate that Erika sat down with us to share her most helpful Paris engagement tips. Those that worked best for Rodney and her and that you can use for your couple photoshoot.
Why a couple photoshoot in Paris?
Having engagement photos taken in Paris is for couples who want something out of the ordinary.Interestingly, our local Kansas wedding photographer had included a complimentary engagement session as part of our wedding collection. Yet, we were kind of over the familiar engagement pictures we had seen a thousand times over of couples randomly strolling through local fields.I had always loved Paris for its marvelous architecture, culture, art, and unparalleled beauty. So we decided to celebrate my birthday in the City of Love and have our couple photoshoot while we were there. We knew we’d leave Paris with memories to reminisce about for a lifetime and treasured photos to frame back in Kansas.
Paris Engagement Tips #1: how to find the perfect Paris photographer
Choosing the right Paris engagement photographer is an important decision. After all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.You’ll want to do your homework to ensure the photographer’s style of photography speaks to you. To that point, don’t just settle for a “best-of” highlight reel or a few incredible Instagram snaps. Instead, ask several Parisian photographers for a complete gallery of a similar shoot to yours. It’s the only way to gauge the artist’s work for consistency and creative couple photo ideas.When you work with multi-photographer studios, have them specify whom you’ll be working with.You’ll also want a photographer whom you feel comfortable around. One way to go about this is to read up on recent online reviews. Another indicative signal is how the studio communicates with you. Are they responsive, and is their photography fee structure clear? Know what to expect in terms of deliverables and the turnaround time of your pictures.
Specifically, I used a simple Google search for “Paris engagement photographer.” Kiss Me in Paris popped up as the top result … and their reviews were stellar.
I’m not a big fan of the generic website contact form. I guess I’m a little impatient and want answers quickly. It was reassuring that Kiss Me in Paris responded quickly and answered all my questions thoughtfully.
Paris Engagement Tips #2: how to prepare for your couple photo session