Short answer: a family photoshoot in Paris with me starts at €250 for one hour outdoors, up to six people, with 15 retouched photos and a portrait of each child. For a bigger family, two hours, up to twelve people, two locations and 30 photos start at €450.
How much does a family photoshoot in Paris cost?
| Package | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| The session | From €250 | 1 hour outdoors, up to 6 people, 15 retouched photos, individual portraits |
| The big family | From €450 | 2 hours, up to 12 people, 30 retouched photos, two locations |
These are the prices of my family photo sessions in Paris. More than six of you? Write to me: we adjust the duration rather than guessing at a price.
What’s included
- One hour outdoors, in a park or neighbourhood you love, or at home.
- 15 retouched photos in a private gallery, ready to download in high definition within ten days.
- Individual portraits: each child goes home with their own portrait, on top of the group shots.
- A kid-friendly pace: breaks, snacks, and no obligation to sit still.
- Two Profoto B10X Plus lights for late-day sessions or when natural light isn’t enough.
Can we do the session at home?
Yes, and it’s included at no extra cost. It needs enough natural light: send me two or three phone photos of your rooms and I’ll tell you if it’s workable.
Add-ons
- 20×30 prints: +€50 for 15 photos, the price varies with the number chosen.
- Fine-art album, medium square (20×20 cm): +€100, depending on the number of photos.
- Car service in a Tesla Model 3 (4 seats): +€40 per hour.
When do you pay?
A €100 booking deposit (arrhes) secures your date. The balance is paid after the session, in cash or by card. Cancellation is free up to 14 days before the session; after that, the deposit is kept.
What makes a family session work
The time matters more than the place. I book family sessions in the morning, after breakfast and before nap time: a tired child gives you nothing. The posed photo where everyone looks at the camera takes one minute at the start, while attention is still there. Then we wander, the kids do their thing, and I photograph around them. More on this in photographing a family whose kids won’t sit still.
Where to do a family photoshoot in Paris
The Jardin du Luxembourg is the most comfortable for families with children: a pond, tree-lined paths and benches everywhere. Parc Monceau and the Buttes-Chaumont are good alternatives, and your home is always an option. Every season works: autumn in Paris is especially beautiful, and in winter the parks are almost empty. More ideas in my guide to the best places for a photo session in Paris.
What about a gender reveal?
The session is built from the family or pregnancy package. Everything is explained in gender reveal photoshoot in Paris.
Starting prices for other sessions
A solo Paris photoshoot starts at €200, a couple session at €250, a marriage proposal at €250, a pregnancy session at €350 and a pre or post-wedding session at €300. Everything is on my pricing page.
Budget examples
Three ways to put a session together using the prices above. These are simple sums: the price of add-ons varies with what you choose.
- One-hour session on its own: €250.
- One-hour session with 20×30 prints of 15 photos: €250 + €50 = €300.
- One-hour session with a fine-art album: from €250 + €100 = €350.
One hour or two: how to choose
Up to six people, one hour is enough: time for a group portrait, then looser photos with the kids. From seven people and up to twelve, the big family package is made for it: two hours, two locations and 30 photos, from €450. If you’re unsure, tell me how many of you there are and how old the children are, and I’ll advise.
Two pages to see what a family session looks like
To get an idea before you book: the family session in the Luxembourg Gardens and a family session on Avenue de Camoëns with the Eiffel Tower.
Quick answers
How much is a family photoshoot in Paris?
From €250 for one hour, up to six people and 15 retouched photos.
How many people can join?
Up to six in the one-hour session, up to twelve in the two-hour session.
Is a home session extra?
No, it’s included if there’s enough natural light.
When do we get the photos?
In a private gallery within ten days, with each child’s portrait.
What if our kids won’t sit still?
That’s fine: a good session looks like a walk, not a posing session.
Can I add prints or an album?
Yes: 20×30 cm prints at +€50 for 15 photos, a fine-art album at +€100, depending on the number of photos.
Which package for a family of eight?
The big family: two hours, up to twelve people, two locations and 30 photos, from €450.