This family lives in Paris, which changes the brief: they didn’t need the postcard tour, they wanted the Eiffel Tower in their photos without the crowds. We chose Avenue de Camoëns, in the 16th arrondissement, and we went in the morning.
Their photos will be added very soon.
At a glance
- Who: a Paris family, the parents and their child
- Where: Avenue de Camoëns, 16th arrondissement, with an Eiffel Tower view
- When: in the morning, before the crowds
Why Avenue de Camoëns
It is a quiet residential street that ends in steps and a balustrade facing the Eiffel Tower. You get the tower in the background without the wide esplanade of the Trocadéro, which helps a family stay relaxed.
Why the morning
Two reasons. The place is calmer before visitors arrive, so nobody walks through the frame. And for a child, it is the right moment: after breakfast and before nap time, energy and mood are at their best.
How I photograph a family with one child
I start with the photo where everyone looks at the camera: one minute, while attention is still there. Then I let the child set the pace and photograph around them, with the parents close by. The images people end up framing are rarely the posed one. More on this in photographing a family whose kids won’t sit still.
For families who live in Paris
You don’t need the busiest spots to have Paris in your photos. A quiet street with a view, a park near home or your own living room work just as well; a home session is included at no extra cost.
Quick answers
Where to do a family photoshoot with the Eiffel Tower?
Avenue de Camoëns, in the 16th, in the morning: the tower behind you, without the Trocadéro crowds.
What is the best time with a young child?
The morning, after breakfast and before nap time.
How much does a family session cost?
From €250 for one hour with 15 retouched photos. Details in this article on family photoshoot prices.
Planning a family session in Paris? Everything is on the family session page.