May 1st in Paris: La Fête du Muguet — What You Need to Know About Lily of the Valley Day

My dear friends, Family, to me, is the most important thing that you have in life. Whether it be in the traditional sense or the people you accumulate over your life…

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Family Sunday Dinner: Let’s make our own! – Newsletter Launch

My dear friends, Family, to me, is the most important thing that you have in life. Whether it be in the traditional sense or the people you accumulate over your life…
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Oh Ireland – Sarah + Nico in Dublin, Ireland

In lieu of this most green of holidays I have a special couple for you. Two winters back we went to Ireland for the new year with our dear friends…
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Recent Parisian Adventures!

I feel like a lot of stuff goes on in my life that I want to share.. SO I’ve decided to start updating you guys on any cool life happenings,…
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Morning Family Photo Session in Parc Monceau II Family Photographer Paris, France

Did you see little Renato’s last family session here? It’s not to miss! His sweet mama wanted another photo session with just him and her best friend/Renato’s godmother. We headed…
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Casual Extended Family Photo Session in the Marais, Paris Ile de France Photographe de Famille

Right in time for spring and to play in the Place des Vosges sandbox again little Renato and his sweet family are here.. I love how effortless and casual this…
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Exciting News! Now offering a Photography Course for Beginners – Paris, France

So a few months ago one of my clients contacted me asking if I taught photo courses. His wife had bought a dSLR camera and since had kept it on…
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A Three Generational Family Girl’s Photo Shoot: France Destination Photographer

If you wanted sass, you came to the right place. These three women were so fun to work with, always joking with each other and just happy to be together.…
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Joli Mariage dans le Mairie du 14ème, Photographe de Mariage à Paris, Bordeaux

Trois mots afin de décrire Ludivine et Abdellatif:Joyeux. Rigolotes, sympathique La première fois qu’on s’est rencontrés c’était un samedi ensoleillé et pour une heure on a rigolé ensemble. C’était là…
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Vicki + James: The Paris Life

During their photo session I asked Vicki and James what they had been doing in Paris during their vacation and essentially their answer was, eating cheese and drinking wine. It’s…
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Pam + Anthony: Sunny Winter Maternity Session in the 16eme Paris, France

Whenever I have a photo session I try to keep it super relaxed, more like hanging out with a friend than photo shooting really. I want to have a good…
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A Sunny Proposal in Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, France – Proposal Photographer Paris, Giverny France

This stunning session in Monet’s gardens in Giverny, France was one of my all time favorites. Sean proposed to Ana after 7 years together on a trip to Europe. She,…
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Airy At home newborn Family Photos in gorgeous Paris apartment

Sometimes life gives you lemons, tells you to make lemonade, and instead you make a lemon cake and eat the whole thing. Sometimes when you head to a newborn session…
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Serine Indoor Newborn Family Photo Session in Paris, France with Katie Donnelly

If you missed this little beauty when she was in her Mama’s tummy go ahead and meet her parents here! When I arrived for her newborn photos I was greeted…
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Maternity Photos in the 6th, Paris Photographer

Baby bumps are always so exciting to photograph, especially when I get to meet the baby! I had a really great time getting to know these two, hearing about how…
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A Windy Parisian Anniversary Photo Session in the 16eme

“Let us love, since that is all our hearts were made for.” St. Therese de Lisieux
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Campbell’s Annual Summer Photo Shoot! – Central Park, NYC Kids Photographer

Remember this chickie from last year? She’s one of my favorite photo shoots that I look forward to all year. This is now our 4th year in a row.. It’s…
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Meet the Chongs: Family Photos by the Eiffel Tower filled with Wintery Sunlight

Rainy, Paxson and little Ellie were a total delight to photograph, they essentially said to me, “We just really want some nice family photos including a few with the Eiffel…
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Kendra + Jake: Styled Eiffel Tower Love Session

Kendra and Jake, with them, how do I even start? Actually, let me share my first “glimpse” into their relationship, through Kendra’s words as I couldn’t have done it better:…
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Maternity Photo Session in a Gorgeous Parisian Apartment – Paris At Home Photographer, Katie Donnelly

When I first started chatting with William and Lena about their maternity session they mentioned that they were interested in doing some of their photos in the apartment where they…
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Baby/Family Photo Session at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris

When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise. -Henry Miller Back from a few months ago.. Wishing Paris was this blue and…
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Champs de Mars Family Photo Session II Paris Ile de France Family Photographer

One of the fun things about working with kids is that you meet so many different personalities at such young ages. For example, Louise already has the sweet personality of…
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Sunny Eiffel Tower Family Photo Session II Paris Photographe Famille

Once upon a sunny autumn morning in Paris, I met Jennifer, Andrew and little Everly. It’s hard not to love fall photo sessions, a little bit more bundled up but…
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Angelique, Fiachra & co. – Paris Lifestyle Family Photo Session in the Marais

Family photo sessions are the favorite part of my job. I love that in two hours you become a kid again, playing, laughing, jumping on the bed, having twirling contests..…
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Happy Thanksgiving!

This year has brought so many wonderful gifts my way. It’s important to be ready for luck but it’s also important to have it once in a while. Some highlights…
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Where to Get Vintage French Smocked Dresses in Paris

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May 1st in Paris: La Fête du Muguet — What You Need to Know About Lily of the Valley Day

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Oh Ireland – Sarah + Nico in Dublin, Ireland

Recent Parisian Adventures!

Morning Family Photo Session in Parc Monceau II Family Photographer Paris, France

Casual Extended Family Photo Session in the Marais, Paris Ile de France Photographe de Famille

Exciting News! Now offering a Photography Course for Beginners – Paris, France

A Three Generational Family Girl’s Photo Shoot: France Destination Photographer

Joli Mariage dans le Mairie du 14ème, Photographe de Mariage à Paris, Bordeaux

Vicki + James: The Paris Life

Pam + Anthony: Sunny Winter Maternity Session in the 16eme Paris, France

A Sunny Proposal in Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, France – Proposal Photographer Paris, Giverny France

Airy At home newborn Family Photos in gorgeous Paris apartment

Serine Indoor Newborn Family Photo Session in Paris, France with Katie Donnelly

Maternity Photos in the 6th, Paris Photographer

A Windy Parisian Anniversary Photo Session in the 16eme

Campbell’s Annual Summer Photo Shoot! – Central Park, NYC Kids Photographer

Meet the Chongs: Family Photos by the Eiffel Tower filled with Wintery Sunlight

Kendra + Jake: Styled Eiffel Tower Love Session

Maternity Photo Session in a Gorgeous Parisian Apartment – Paris At Home Photographer, Katie Donnelly

Baby/Family Photo Session at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris

Champs de Mars Family Photo Session II Paris Ile de France Family Photographer

Sunny Eiffel Tower Family Photo Session II Paris Photographe Famille

Angelique, Fiachra & co. – Paris Lifestyle Family Photo Session in the Marais

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