We often remember to take pictures of the big milestones in life, like engagements and weddings, but capturing the little moments is just as important. Whether you’re on a vacation with your family in Paris or you already live here, family photo sessions can be both fun and memorable.
I love doing family photo sessions because the little ones keep things fun and creative. These sessions are all about getting real and capturing the fun side of your family.
What’s my style?
Maybe this is your first time looking for a Paris family photographer or maybe you’ve already seen other websites or even had family photo sessions before. Every photographer is different, but their style goes beyond their portfolio – it also includes the experience itself.
So what does that mean? Well, if you look at my photos you’ll see a lot of interaction, movement, close ups, details and emotion. I take a few of the classic posed family shots (for your holiday cards) but then I like to get things moving with lots of prompts to get everyone laughing, jumping and having fun as a big happy family. The best photos I’ve taken were when the kids are relaxed and giggling with their parents.
That’s totally fine! If you’ve already taken photos by the Eiffel Tower or Louvre already, I have a few other great locations in store. I also offer at-home sessions for family, maternity and baby photography.
Types of Family Sessions
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Outdoor Family Session
Paris is a gorgeous city and I love taking family photo shoots outside (weather permitting of course). We can do the shoot at popular locations like the Eiffel Tower, Tuileries Gardens or the Louvre, or we can go to your neighbourhood park where the kids can play on their favourite swings. For outdoor Paris family photo sessions, I make sure to have a good mix of sweeping panorama shots as well as close ups.
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Indoor Family Session
Let’s face it, Paris isn’t known for its amazing weather, so in some seasons it’s just easier to plan an indoor family photo session. Just because we’re indoors doesn’t mean that we can’t get amazing shots. The advantage of having an at-home session is that the kids are in familiar surroundings and can get more comfortable in front of the camera (and everyone stays warm and dry, no matter the weather outside). These types of sessions are also great for family photo sessions involving newborns that may need changing or feeding frequently.
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Maternity Session
Maternity sessions are such an important way to remember this special time for you and your growing family. I try to bring the same natural lifestyle approach to maternity sessions as I do to my regular portrait sessions.
There are no rules for maternity sessions – they can be comfy and cosy at home or with a dramatic flowing dress in front of the Eiffel Tower (and anything in between). I am always available for a consultation about wardrobe and accessory choices to make sure that you feel your best at your session.
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Baby Session
Many of my clients ask for both a maternity session and a baby session a few months later. While I photograph babies of any age, from tiny newborns to chubby 1 year olds, I do recommend booking the session after the baby can smile. By this age, babies are easier to manage and are much more cooperative during photo shoots. Like my other family photo sessions, baby sessions are done with a “lifestyle” approach, rather than the posed newborn method (although there are many great other newborn studios in Paris that I can recommend).
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Birthday Party
Kid’s birthday parties are fun milestones that you’ve probably spent a good amount of time planning. I see many birthday parties with gorgeous cakes and themes and that kind of effort should be immortalized (yes, immortalized – because the amount of time it takes to plan a kid’s birthday party and then run around making sure that everyone has fun and that no one spills anything, falls down, or starts crying – can be a herculean effort)!
Think about coordinating as a family by taking into account patterns (stripes, busy designs, etc). Try not to wear extremely bright colours on top (like bright red or neon green -depending on the fabric it can reflect the colour onto the skin, which is not so flattering).
For at-home family sessions, try to keep your space free from clutter. People often notice it once they see the photos and regret not making the space more minimalist.
If possible, open as many curtains/blinds as possible in order to let in a maximum amount of sunlight. Lamps give off an unflattering orange cast so I prefer to use window light instead.
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With patience and a relaxed approach. I don’t expect kids to pose or stay still, and honestly the best family photos rarely involve anyone standing perfectly still. I follow the kids’ energy, give them space to be themselves, and use small prompts to create natural interactions. Some of my favourite family shots are the chaotic, laughing, running-around ones, because that’s real life.
All of them, from newborns to teenagers. Every age group needs a slightly different approach and I adapt based on who’s in front of me. Toddlers need movement and distraction, older kids respond well to a bit of silliness, and newborns need calm and warmth. Whatever mix of ages your family has, we’ll figure out what works best on the day.
We can shoot at iconic spots like the Trocadero, Tuileries Gardens, Luxembourg Gardens, or along the Seine. For families with little ones, I often recommend open parks where kids can move around freely. I also offer at-home sessions in Paris for a more documentary feel where the kids are in their natural environment. We’ll choose based on your family’s vibe and what kind of photos you want.
Most family sessions run between one and two hours. With young children, I usually recommend keeping it to 60 to 90 minutes so nobody gets too tired or cranky before we’ve finished. For larger families or multiple locations, two hours gives a bit more breathing room. I’d rather have a shorter, joyful session than a long one where the kids have had enough.
Coordinated but not matching is the sweet spot. Choose a colour palette and let everyone pick their own outfit within it. Soft blues, creams, earthy tones, and muted greens all photograph beautifully in Paris. Comfortable shoes matter, especially for kids. Avoid busy patterns or neon colours. I’m happy to give feedback on your outfit choices before the session if you’d like.