In January last year I took a trip to Paris. I had been before but in preparation for this trip, I researched a few sights I hadn’t managed to see previously. I also contacted the lovely Nadia Meli, who had shot a wedding in the French capital a few months earlier, for her advice on what to do and see. Nadia’s advice was simple:
“Just discover it and do what feels right!!! Don’t think you HAVE to stand on the Eiffel Tower just because everybody does. Walk a lot! The area around Notre Dame is beautiful. Discover it for yourself and try not to think about the influences of movies and books so much.”
This was honestly the best advice I could have ever been given! So today I decided to share it with you.
Once all my hotel and sight seeing plans were in place, I started to get really excited. Until I realised – to my horror – that my recent camera insurance renewal would not be in effect in time for the trip. I could have cried! However, just when I thought I would be camera-less on holiday (which for me would be like walking around naked or missing an arm) a friend suggested that I take a film camera instead. It was one of those ‘Aaaaaaaah!’ moments!
It was a nerve-wracking experience but I’m so glad I did it. Paris was the perfect place to try out my skills on film and, although the shots were a totally different look to what I had usually shoot, I ended up with the most stunningly romantic set of photo’s that remind me of old or vintage post cards…
This first experiment with film was the start of a love affair that has now totally changed my editing and shooting style. It’s what took me from only shooting digital to shooting a mixture of both, and it was part of my initial decision to completely rebrand my business.
So to get you into the mood for the weekend on this lovely Friday, sit back, relax and enjoy a little glimpse of one of the most iconic sights of Paris in the early evening light. x
Gorgeous!
Thanks darling. xx
Lovely atmospheric photos Maxeen. This love for film photography seems to be infectious lately 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words Daria. I just love film and am so glad people are falling in love with it again. x
Beautiful Maxeen! I adore the pinky hues and the image of the gargoyle over looking Paris – I really want to visit there soon! xo
I finally viisetd Paris for my birthday in 2006. We got this fabulous room with a great view of the Eiffel Tour and I was just in love! I felt like I had this big dazzling birthday cake right out the window. I’d love to go back, but it looks like Spain and Columbia are further on top of the list right now. Definitely hitting up Belize again in March for a Chocolate Conference And at some point, my husband and I plan on living in Italy for awhile. I have dual citizenship there, so once we are married for 2 years, he can also get it and then we can go live and work there without restriction.Thanks for sharing your Parisian journey!!
Cat, as the saying goes, ‘Paris is always a good idea!’ Give me a call if you want a travel buddy! x
This happened to me too! In Paris! I now shoot both and am having a rebrand because of it! haha Great minds think alike!
Ah Thea, I’m so glad you know how I feel. Didn’t you just love that ‘AAAH!’ moment? x