Walking Photo Tour
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What you will Learn
Some people believe that the more expensive their equipment, the better their photos will be. Unfortunately this is far from true. In fact, the ability to 'see' creatively is the most important aspect of striking and meaningful photography.
Learn to shoot like a pro and instinctively sense when there is a great image to be captured on one of our 3 scheduled photo tours in Paris.
Learning by doing is our motto, and from the very first moment you will be taking photos, encouraged by Sab's enthusiasm and guided by his expert suggestions and advice.
Some of the many things you will learn on your personalized tour include:
• How to always be ready for the unexpected
• How to see things differently, and to always search for the unusual and the remarkable
• How to turn an ordinary scene into something exceptional
• How to make the most of poor conditions, such as low light, rain, too many people and lack of inspiration!
• How to easily understand the more 'advanced' features of your camera - you'll learn that you can 'touch that dial' with confidence!
• How to use classic techniques such as subject positioning, intelligent framing, depth-of-field, foreground interest and creative blur to transform your 'snaps' into works of art worthy of publication
• How zooming with your legs produces a radically different result to zooming with your lens and when to use each method
• How to anticipate, wait for and finally capture legendary photographer Robert Doisneau's 'decisive moment'
• How to play with light and shadow, colours and shapes, textures and urban architecture to astonishing effect
• How to let your imaginations fly...
Tours conducted in English..
A Different Point of View
From classic monuments to striking modern sculpture; from hidden corners to avant-garde surprises; our dedicated Parisian photographer is waiting to show you the true heart of this truly wonderful city.
With this tour you will get an extraordinary insider's vision to see Paris in a completely different light. This experienced photographer and teacher will lead you on a voyage of photographic discovery, helping you to create your best images ever, in the world's favorite photo location.
Your tour will be extremely rewarding and the pace invigorating!
The type of camera you have is not important. Whether you possess the latest digital SLR, or a 10€ throwaway, you will learn to develop the 'photographer's eye' and see things in a completely different way.
On the Route
From the very first minute you will be taking photos with Sab's expert and friendly guidance to help you. We have worked hard to offer you tours exceptionally rich in photographic opportunities. No chance will be missed to create beautiful and evocative images you will be proud to admire and show to your friends when you get back home.
The routes are also teeming with history and your guide will be recounting fascinating stories about the city and its streets, its buildings and personalities throughout your tour.
What to Expect
An unforgettable tour of a classic Paris quartier, full of stunning sights and sounds which you will be shown how to capture forever with your lens. You will learn many new techniques and 'ways of thinking' to allow you to develop the imagination and spontaneity needed to make the most of any situation.
The camera you have is not important. Enthusiasm and imagination is the key to creating a great image. If you are the proud owner of the latest digital or traditional SLR your photographer will show you how to use all its capabilities to the full. If you are nervously clutching a humble plastic throwaway, your guide will show you how to take great photos with that too!
You will have countless occasions to learn new skills as your photographer devotes plenty of time to just you.
Your photographic tour will be one of the absolute highlights of your holiday and you will leave with pictures and memories with will stay with you forever as a lasting memento of the time you spent in this most romantic and breathtaking of cities.
To finish if time we will have a friendly photo critique of our efforts (for those of us who took our photos digitally, of course.
Testimonials
Just wanted to say thanks for everything. The tour was fantastic and Marc was extremely helpful, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. It was definitely one of your highlights in Paris. - Ruan May 2011
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for helping
arrange the most perfect day last Sunday. The day was flawless. Kevin
the photographer was amazing. Not only did he make us feel comfortable
but he also took some amazing photos of our day. I wouldn't hesitate to
recommend him to anyone. The video guy send us a small snippet of the
video and it looks great as well. We can't can't wait to get the full
DVD in the mail.
- Carol Feb 2011
This is a brief report back on our time with Kevin in Paris.
Everything went according to schedule and we were pleasantly supervised
by Kevin, his knowledge, sense of humour, openess and ability to share
and teach what we needed.
It was a great way to see and enjoy Paris and we each felt we had
gained something from the time we spent with him,
thank you for organizing this,
- John, Dawn, Anton, Peter and Anna - Aug 2010
We received the FAX and had our tour with Kevin. We had a extremely
enjoyable and educational time. Kevin did an excellent job. I'll follow
with a longer email when we return home. Regards,
Randy - July 2010
Just wanted to say thank you for a really interesting and
informative walk around the Latin Quarter last Sunday (4th July). It
was really helpful to get so many useful tips to take better pictures
and to see some of the great sights of Paris at the same time. Thanks
to you, I will probably take a lot more and (hopefully) better quality
photos!We really enjoyed the morning. Thanks again
David & Janice - July 2010
Thank you very much for the photos. We loved it! It was a great tour
and we will highly recommend. We will write a review on our travel
site.
Eric - June 2010
Marc, how are you?
I just wanted to say I enjoyed the photo tour immensely, you were a
fantastic teacher and tour guide.
Cindy - Nov 2009
It was good to hear from you on our return to the UK - appreciated
the e-mail.
Really enjoyed our Sunday morning walk with you around the streets of
Paris - you took us to an interesting spectrum of places that we would
not have discovered on our own and provided some excellent subject
matter for photographs. We both benefited from your photographic
experience - openly sharing both technical and creative advice - but
also from your knowledge and insights about the area which for me
provided interesting context. Would certainly do it again sometime.
Jon - Nov 2009
Photographing You
I'd like to thank you again for the wonderful time on the carriage ride and the extra attention to the proposal during the ride. We were very happy with the results and the service you have given us. I wasn't expecting more than one picture during the proposal so was very happy to see more during our special time. Thanks again!
October 2010
Paris Photo Tours - Shoot like a Pro
Paris... the world's most romantic capital! And also one of the photographic wonders of the world...
Learn how to take great shots from one of our expert professional photographers.
° Improve your powers of observation.
° Create interesting shots with any camera
° Learn to tell a story in images
° Learn some French History
En route you will make 5 to 6 key stops to learn several photographic points that will range from finding the best light indoors and outdoors, portraits, architectural details and general tricks of the trade used by professional photographers.
Choose a half day tour or let us plan a longer photographic vacation to discover the great monument and hidden gems all over Paris.
No matter what camera you have, you will learn to find the right shot every time whenever you take your camera out.
Half day tours private tour 300€ per group up to 4 people
NEW - 2 hour beginners tour Saturday morning at 9am in the Marais 79 €pp
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Mysterious Montmartre
Highlights:: Historic Art Nouveau metro, cabarets, historic windmills, unusual statues, artists' studios, cobbled streets, vineyards, water tower, Sacre Coeur, steep steps, characteristic cafes.
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Meeting Point: In the street next to the historic Abbesses metro entrance, line 12
Montmartre... the very name conjures up images of penniless artists and steep winding streets, weather-beaten windmills and timeless cafes, and... they are still there!
Avoiding the typical tourist traps for the most part, this superb tour will show you the secret Montmartre, the hidden corners and unexpected sights which you will capture forever with your cameras. We finish up, nevertheless, at the stunning Sacre Coeur and its panoramic view of Paris, before retiring to a typical bistro in the artists square Place du Tertre and a friendly photo critique of our efforts (for those of us who took our photos digitally, of course)!
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Latin Quarter Curios
Highlights: Notre Dame, street entertainers, Ile de la Cite, Pont St. Louis, Shakespere & Co , romantic river banks, bridges, river scenes, narrow streets.
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Meeting Point: In front of the St. Michel fountain, a classic Paris meeting point
From humble church to towering cathedral, Notre-Dame is the world-famous jewel in the crown of the Ile de la Cité, the original Paris before the city outgrew its island boundaries. But this whole area is steeped in history and secrets just waiting to be discovered.
We will enter the moving and visually stunning monument to the deportation. We will roam the banks of the river and the twisting back streets rich in atmosphere and echoes of the past. And we will investigate the legendary Latin Quarter, ending our tour in a typical French bistro and a friendly photo critique of our efforts (for those of us who took our photos digitally, of course)!
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Palais Royal Ramble
Highlights: Buren columns, Palais Royal gardens & sculptures, square-tree-lined avenues, Louvre pyramids, Maillol sculptures, Galeries Vivienne and Colbert, Place de la Concorde.
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Meeting Point : Next to the Palais Royal/Musee du Louvre metro station outside in Place du Palais Royal
Photographically speaking, it is hard to beat this tour for the sheer volume of superb images just waiting to be captured by the inventive eye and able hand. Historically speaking, you can't really get any more historic than the Palais Royal and the Musée du Louvre!
From Buren's controversial black and white columns to the amazing glass pyramids of the Louvre (including the secrets one!), passing by the stunning Galérie Vivienne, Maillol's famous statues and lazy Parisiens in the Tuileries gardens, not forgetting the most unbelievable metro entrance you have ever seen (le Kiosque des Noctambules - the Night-walkers' Pavilion) our Palais Royal Ramble really has it all. We'll finish our tour with a friendly photo critique of our efforts (for those of us who took our photos digitally, of course)!
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Magical Marais 2hrs - NEW
Saturday Morning at 9am 79€pp (min 2 people)
Highlights: Place des Vosges - rue Francs Bourgeoise - Museum of the City of Paris - Rue des Rosiers - Rue Croix de Bretonnerie - rue des Archive and Cloister if time.
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Meeting Point :The center of Places des Vosges in front of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIII at 9:00am Winter and 8:00am Summer - Reservations requred
Step back in time imagine yourself back in the 17th century. We start at one of the most beautiful squares in Europe and discover the lovely arcades surrounding it. We move along rue Francs Bourgeoise to visit unusual shops, a jewel like musuems which was home to Madame to Sevigny, the Jewish quarter and if time the oldest remaining medieval cloister in Paris .
This is a new fast paced tour for beginners who want to learn lot on the move in one of the most historical and picturesque sections of Paris.
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Passy Parisians
Highlights: Benjamin Franklin's house, Balzac' s home and garden, a superb inside and outside market, a lovely church and quintessentially art deco architecture.
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Meeting Point : Metro Passy
Passy is an exclusive area of Paris, France, located in the 16th arrondissement, on the right bank. It is home to many of the city's wealthiest residents. Old money. Inherited money. In Passy time has not seemed to move forward. The villages of Passy, Chaillot and Auteuil were incorporated into Paris under Napoleon III in 1860 to form the 16th with the Bois de Boulogne.
From metro Passy we climb the stairs to the past, head up to the roundabout and delve into 200 years of fascinating history all on one street.
Their families have been there for years. There is a distinct feeling of privilege. One has the impression that visitors are outsiders. Probably a reason that they have managed to keep themselves under the tourist radar.
On this tour we will pierce the veil of secrecy and discover the Parisians of Passy.
