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Rainy day Paris photoshoots often create some of the most beautiful, atmospheric, and memorable images we capture in the city. When clients first see bad weather, gray skies, or unexpected…
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Rainy day Paris photoshoots often create some of the most beautiful, atmospheric, and memorable images we capture in the city. When clients first see bad weather, gray skies, or unexpected…
A Paris couples photoshoot on Île Saint-Louis was the perfect way for Sheila and Jeff to celebrate their honeymoon, their new marriage, and a love story that neither of them…
Digital files vs. heirloom artwork is a conversation worth having when your Paris vacation photos are meant to become more than another collection of images living on your phone. Because…
This fall solo photoshoot in Paris with Emily at the Luxembourg Gardens was all about capturing one very specific chapter of her life: independent, exploratory, confident, and entirely her own.…
The best hotels for Paris photoshoots can give you something completely different from the classic Eiffel Tower, Seine, or cobblestone-street portraits. Think beautiful interiors, private terraces, gorgeous window light, and…
This black tie family photoshoot in Paris was Brittany’s Trocadéro dream shoot brought to life. A fall morning, a family of five dressed to the NINES, and one very clear…
This Paris couples photoshoot with incredible singer and all around lovely human, Soldana and her then fiancé, now husband, Thomas, is one we had been SO excited about—and somehow, a…
The Ultimate Fall Packing Guide for Paris is for anyone staring at an open suitcase wondering how on earth to pack for a season that can give you warm sunshine, crisp mornings,…
Paris photoshoots in September have this wonderful in-between quality that you just don’t get at any other time of year. In fact, if you’re wondering about the best month for…
This Paris heat wave survival guide will help you stay cool, comfortable, and prepared for summer—without letting the heat take over your entire trip. And if you’re coming to Paris…
Paris in August is unlike any other time of year, and if you’re wondering what to expect in Paris in August, the answer might surprise you. While you’ve probably heard…
The best things to do in Paris in July are all about making the most of long days, warm evenings, beautiful gardens, and the kind of summer magic that makes…
If you’re visiting Paris in July 2026, experiencing Bastille Day is one of the most memorable ways to see the city through a local lens. So you picked an amazing…
Updated October 13, 2026 Hiring a Paris family photographer is one of the best ways to preserve your family’s memories in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but knowing…
Dressing the Modern Muse: Where to Shop In Paris for a Boudoir Photoshoot is about approaching your wardrobe with intention, choosing pieces that feel authentically you, and discovering where to…
The Ultimate Summer Packing Guide for Paris is officially here just as summer is right around the corner. And honestly, there’s no better time to start planning outfits that feel…
A Paris boudoir experience at Katie Donnelly Photography is not about becoming someone else for a day. It is about seeing yourself clearly, perhaps more clearly than you have in…
There are certain days in Paris that feel different the moment you step outside, and May 1st—La Fête du Muguet—is one of them. It’s not loud or performative. There are…
The Modern Muse Boudoir experience is a refined, editorial evolution of boudoir—one that moves beyond performance and into presence, beyond posing and into power. I am SO excited to officially…
Here are My Top 10 Paris Cafés in St Germain des Pres! In other words: your curated guide to the Left Bank’s most photogenic, character-filled spots—places where the light lingers,…
Let’s talk about how to layer like a Parisian so you can look stylish in every season! Parisian layering for outfits isn’t about piling on pieces. I’ve lived in Paris…
It’s time for Spring flower blossoms in Paris! Can you believe it?? Spring in Paris never arrives all at once. It unfolds slowly, tree by tree, courtyard by courtyard, park…
Creative family photoshoot in Paris parks are some of our very favorite stories to tell. It’s February as I write this — the light is softer, the trees are still…
Trocadéro sunrise photoshoots are a photographer’s dream! There’s a reason I keep coming back to Trocadéro before most of Paris has had its first espresso. Early mornings here are truly…
It's totally true, the French just dress better (even Emily in Paris agrees!)
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