Insights · Next day in Paris
Alexis and Mina were married in Patras. For their next-day session, the story moved on to Paris: the Eiffel Tower by day and by night, the bridges over the Seine, the Louvre and a stop at a Parisian café.
In this article we take you through their shoot, place by place, and share what you need to know if you are thinking about a next-day session in Paris yourselves.
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Why a next-day session in Paris
Paris packs very different backdrops into a few kilometres: the Eiffel Tower, the bridges over the Seine, stone buildings with wrought-iron balconies, cafés with tables out on the pavement. In a single shoot you get both the big, classic picture and the small, everyday moments of the city.
A next-day session takes place after the wedding, so there is no ceremony or reception to keep to. It is just the two of you, in the gown and the suit, and the route follows the light and the city.
The Eiffel Tower, close up and from afar
The Eiffel Tower is the city’s best-known landmark, and there are many ways to fit it into a photograph. With Alexis and Mina we photographed it from a stone terrace opposite, from the middle of a wide street, and at the end of a narrow road between the buildings.
For the busiest spots we start early. In the first hours after sunrise, the Trocadéro and the bridges are almost empty.
The bridges over the Seine
The bridges of Paris give you views of the river and plenty of detail: statues, lamp posts, stone balustrades. On one of them, Alexis and Mina shared a hug beneath a gilded statue on a tall stone column.
On the bank of the Seine, with the sky turning a soft pink, the tower stands in the distance above the river. A quieter picture, just Mina and the city behind her.
Paris at night
Once it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower lights up and the city changes. Night-time photographs have a different feel from daytime ones: a dark background, warm light, fewer things in the frame.
Alexis and Mina were photographed in front of the illuminated tower and walked between the iron columns of a bridge. As with the daytime, we plan the night-time route in advance so that we don’t lose time getting from place to place.
Cafés, a bistro and the Louvre
A next-day session in Paris is not only about the landmarks. Alexis and Mina were photographed in a bistro with a red carpet and a gold ceiling, and had coffee at a table outside a pâtisserie, with strawberries on the table. Stops like these are often where the most natural, unposed pictures happen.
In the courtyard of the Louvre, in front of the glass pyramid, Mina was wearing a different dress, with sheer sleeves. If you are thinking about two outfits for your shoot, the change brings something new to the set of photographs.
How to plan a next-day session in Paris
- Combine it with your honeymoon. The shoot usually takes place in the first days of the trip, so you can enjoy the rest of your holiday afterwards.
- We start early. The Trocadéro and the bridges are almost empty in the first hours after sunrise; later the city fills up, and that is when we head into the neighbourhoods.
- We plan the route together. Before the trip we agree on the spots and their order, depending on the light, the weather and how much you would like to walk.
- We check permits. At some monuments, parks and private venues, professional photography needs a permit. We check before we travel.
- Rain is not a problem. An umbrella and wet cobblestones make for atmospheric pictures, and if need be we adapt the route.
Paris is served by two airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly. For the seasons, the spots and the light of the city, see our page on couple photography in Paris.
What to bring
Your wedding gown travels best in a proper garment bag, as cabin luggage. Ask your airline about the size it allows; once you arrive, a garment steamer solves most problems. Bring comfortable shoes, too, for getting between locations.
If you would like something to wear besides the gown, Paris suits understated elegance: a midi dress, a trench coat, a good jacket. Neutrals, black and white go well with the city’s stone.
In Paris, the most natural pictures often come in the pauses between landmarks: at a café, on a street, on a bridge.
The wedding in Patras
Before Paris, Alexis and Mina were married on 8 June 2025 in Patras, at the Church of Agios Eleftherios, with the reception at Agouridis Venue. You can see the whole story, from getting ready to the party, on their wedding page: Alexis & Mina.
What a next-day session is, when it happens and how long it takes: see our guide to the next-day photo shoot. For other destinations, have a look at next-day shoots abroad and the balloon shoot in our next-day session in Cappadocia.
Frequently asked questions about a next-day session in Paris
Do you travel to Paris for next-day shoots?
Yes. We travel with you or meet you there, and we plan the route together before the trip.
What is the best time of day for the Eiffel Tower?
The first hours after sunrise, when the Trocadéro and the bridges are almost empty. At night, the illuminated tower gives you completely different pictures.
What if it rains?
In Paris, rain is not a problem. An umbrella, wet cobblestones and reflected lights make for atmospheric pictures. If need be, we adapt the route.
Which season should we choose?
Spring brings trees in blossom and soft light, autumn golden leaves in the gardens. In summer the days are long, and winter has a quiet, atmospheric beauty.
How do I take my wedding gown on the plane?
In a garment bag, as cabin luggage. Check your airline’s size limits in advance.
Thinking about a next-day session in Paris?
Tell us your wedding date and when you are planning to travel. We will plan the route together, from the Eiffel Tower to the café on the corner.
Photographs: Dimitris Stergiou and the studio team