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Here are 5 easy tips for learning French to add to your travel prep! When I moved to France, learning French was a huge priority. It began as a way…
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Here are 5 easy tips for learning French to add to your travel prep! When I moved to France, learning French was a huge priority. It began as a way…
Here are the 7 best cafés around the Eiffel Tower in Paris – personally curated by myself and Wafa (from the Cups and Dishes Blog)! Believe me, you’re in for…
Here are my 5 tips on how to prep for a romantic photoshoot in Paris! I’m so excited to talk about this. Being in front of the camera doesn’t come…
Here is a list of the top 10 French Movies for Couples Date Night – or honestly any movie night, so grab your popcorn and a blanket! If you’ve ever…
Paris in February is the perfect time for romantic indoor dates – and I’m so excited to share my ideas with you! It’s February, which means the weather is not…
Updated October 16, 2026 Here is my personal list of 8 unique French gift and souvenir shops in Paris. I’ve carefully put together a list of the best (and not…
Let’s talk about 8 festive ways you can spend New Years Eve 2026 in Paris! So, you’ve decided to make all your friends and family back home green with envy…
Updated October 16, 2026 The best Christmas activities in Paris for families and kids in 2026 include sparkling light displays, Christmas markets, ice skating, department store windows, kid-friendly shows, and…
The Eiffel Tower sparkles for 5 minutes every hour after dark, until 11PM. Here are a Paris photographer’s 14 favorite places to watch, with a map and metro stops.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to propose in Paris with ideas and so many romantic places! Planning to propose in Paris? Congratulations!! We are so so so…
Here are my travel photography tips for your best vacation photos ever – and bonus points if your vacation is in Paris!! Travel photography is more than just capturing the…
Here are our top 5 mom and son photoshoot ideas – featuring our Paris photoshoot with Amanda Kloots! We had the absolute pleasure of photographing Amanda Kloots(actress, NYT Bestselling author,…
Here is the ultimate guide for what to wear for a Paris photoshoot, with everything you need to know about building a photoshoot outfit! As a professional photographer, one of…
Here is everything you need to know about how to order in a French boulangerie (bakery) in Paris – including some helpful and easy French phrases to use (and impress…
Here are 10 things you need to know before visiting Paris for the first time! Welcome, friend, to the enchanting city of Paris! As an experienced traveler and 10 year…
Here what you need to know about how to look and feel confident (and not awkward) during a photoshoot – bonus points if you’re prepping for your Paris portrait session…
Here is my ultimate guide on what to do in Paris with kids – as a mom of 3 who lives in Paris and is always looking for things to…
Here are 13 Tips For Preparing For Your Paris Trip that I’ve put together after living in Paris with my family for over a decade! As a portrait photographer and…
Here is how to get to Paris Center from CDG and ORLY Paris Airports (And how to get to CDG and ORLY Airports from Paris). This will make your upcoming…
Here are 13 essential AND easy French phrases you can learn for your Paris trip. I promise you, knowing a few words and phrases will make your trip SO much…
Here is a complete guide on what to do in Paris for a romantic couples trip! Paris is one of the most romantic cities for couples and there are SO…
Cosy sweater season is upon us and we could not be more excited about it! Pair it with a midi skirt and some chunky boots. Throw a scarf or a…
This is the complete guide to why family portraits are important. As a mom of three and a professional portrait photographer, I may be a little biased when I say…
You know those photos – the couple wrapped in fairy lights, the baby surrounded by them – they’re stinking adorable. It’s the classic Pinterest holiday shot and everyone wants it. …
It's totally true, the French just dress better (even Emily in Paris agrees!)
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