Updated October 13, 2026
A rainy day is no reason to cancel a maternity photoshoot in Paris: covered passages, leafy courtyards and a cozy coffee shop make beautiful, intimate backdrops. As a Paris photographer, I photographed Rashika and Amit’s babymoon one rainy Wednesday morning, from the Luxembourg Gardens to a coffee shop in the Marais.
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Rashika and Amit’s Babymoon in Paris
One rainy Wednesday morning I had the pleasure of meeting Rashika and Amit, two honorary Americans/Californians taking their last opportunity to travel overseas before baby!
Originally from India they spent their last ten years studying and working in the USA. While they were dating at one point across the country from each other they decided instead of visiting each others cities that they would pick a new city in the USA that they hadn’t discovered yet and meet there.
Getting to know each other even better and taking in every bit of the American culture they fell in love and got married. Following their passion for travel they’ve since continued their USA tour and added dozens of countries to the “been there” list.
Spending the last few days in Paris with friends before it’s recommended not to fly for Rishika and their coming baby girl, they decided to document their special “baby moon” with photographs.
A Rainy Morning Maternity Session
When I first received her email I immediately saw her personality shining through and could not wait to meet the two of them in person! Spending the morning with them was so calm and natural, like friends catching up after a long time apart. They were so happy to try anything and go anywhere, they loved just being together and enjoying the time.
Ending at a Coffee Shop in the Marais
At the end we decided to stop at Loustic, one of my all time favorite coffee shops in Paris. The owner welcomed up warmly and we sat and chatted over some delicious coffee and chai tea. I’m so happy to have gotten the opportunity to play a little role in documenting this incredible time in their lives. I sincerely hope this is the first of many meetings with these two! Rashika and Amit, you two make my job easy, and the world a more beautiful place. Xox
Expecting, and coming to Paris?
Rain or shine, we make it work. Maternity sessions with our English-speaking team start at €150, and you see your photos the same day in our Saint-Germain studio.
Or first see how a Paris photoshoot with us works.
Ideas for a Maternity Photoshoot on a Rainy Day in Paris
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- Use covered spots. Passages, arcades and doorways keep you dry and frame you beautifully.
- Go for green. Leafy courtyards look even more lush in the rain.
- Finish somewhere warm. A coffee shop gives you relaxed, close-up portraits and a hot drink.
- Wear a color that glows on a grey day, like the turquoise dress here. See our what to wear guide and my favorite pieces on ShopMy.
More reading: romantic babymoon ideas in Paris, a rainy Paris couples photoshoot, and the best indoor escapes for rainy days in Paris.
Paris Maternity Photoshoot Questions
If the forecast is really bad, we try to move your session to a better time. If that is not possible, we bring out the nice umbrellas and use covered areas like cafés and passages.
This session started in the Luxembourg Gardens and finished in the Marais, in leafy passages and a coffee shop.
Many couples book during a babymoon, while it is still comfortable to travel. We recommend booking 2 to 4 months ahead.
Yes. Ending at a café is a lovely way to finish a session, and it makes for relaxed, natural photos.
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About the author
Katie Donnelly, Paris Photographer
Katie Donnelly is an American photographer who opened her Paris studio in 2013 and was voted Best Portrait Photographer in Paris in 2017. She and her English-speaking team photograph families, couples and solo travelers at sunrise, so visitors go home with relaxed, real portraits instead of rushed selfies. Meet Katie and the team.
Ready to Book Your Paris Photoshoot?
Rain or shine, this time in your lives deserves to be documented.
- When: Mornings, just after sunrise, when the city is quiet
- Who: Families, couples, engagements and proposals, and solo travelers, with an English-speaking team
- Your photos: Viewed the same day at our studio in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Session fee: From €150. Inquire for our full price list.
Tell us your dates and we will help you plan the rest.
Or first see how a Paris photoshoot with us works.
