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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 how to choose the…
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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 how to choose the…
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,…
Parisian layering for outfits isn’t about piling on pieces. I’ve lived in Paris long enough to understand the ins and outs of French fashion. And it’s one of my favorite…
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…
Winter engagement sessions in Paris don’t get nearly enough love—and honestly, that’s a good reason to consider them. I get it. Paris has been photographed to infinity in the spring,…
Every Paris photo session is infused with personal meaning – this is what gives it that special, intimate, je-ne-sais-quoi. After years working as a professional photographer in Paris, I truly…
Choosing the right photoshoot package for your Paris portrait experience doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. At Katie Donnelly Photography, we design our sessions to fit a range of needs—whether you’re…
Today I’d like to share something exciting and deeply personal: my story, my journey — the one chronicled so beautifully in the HiP Paris feature, “Expat Entrepreneur Katie Donnelly Photography:…
Paris is magic in every month and every season—but it’s not one-size-fits-all when it comes to Paris photoshoot locations. One of the most common questions we get asked is: “When is…
Posing families naturally in portrait photography can be very fun and simple with these helpful tips! One of the most common questions I hear from families before a session is:…
You’ll find everything you need to know about a sweet sixteen photoshoot in this blog—I’m guessing you or someone you know is about to turn sixteen! I’m here to help…
If you’re planning on incorporating your pet into a morning engagement session in Paris, you’ll find everything you need to know here. We absolutely adore doing photoshoots with pets. The…
Let’s talk about the best Eiffel Tower engagement photo locations for your romantic portrait session in Paris! When it comes to capturing that magic proposal moment in Paris, nothing rivals…
Here’s everything you need to know about how to create your dream Paris ballet photoshoot! I truly believe that ballet tells a story through line, energy, and control. Somehow it…
Ready to schedule a high school senior photoshoot in Paris? Senior year is one of those moments in life that feels like the end of something—and the thrilling beginning of everything…
There’s something about a Paris Elopement photoshoot in Paris that is beyond romantic! Maybe it’s the way the golden morning light spills over the rooftops in Montmartre, or how the…
If you’re dreaming of a Photo shoot in Paris, you’re in the right place for the best, most iconic and dreamy locations. As a portrait photographer based here, I’ve spent…
It's totally true, the French just dress better (even Emily in Paris agrees!)
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