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My husband and I love to capture memories on vacation, so having a Flytographer photo session done in Paris was perfect for us. Who doesn’t love capturing photo memories? Whether you use a fancy camera or your iPhone (which are also pretty fancy these days), capturing moments is something that you most likely find valuable too.
A few months before our babymoon trip to Paris, I came across a mention of Flytographer on Facebook. I had never heard of it but was ecstatic when I realized that they are a company that arranges photo shoots for travelers around the world. How cool is that? I immediately started dreaming of doing a maternity photo shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower, and my husband agreed that it would be amazing. I always liked the idea of doing to photo shoot on vacation but the logistics seemed difficult to arrange.
Flytographer makes everything really easy. You simple choose your destination, preferred photographer(s) (if you have a preference), and preferred dates. They also ask questions about the style of shoot you’re hoping for. Flytographer has set prices based on the length of your photo shoot, and they do not vary based on your photographer or location. Flytographer sets up communication between you and your photographer and you finalize everything online. You can communicate before your photo shoot as much or as little as you would like.
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My husband and I looked through the photographers in Paris and knew we wanted Kirill to capture our photos. We also knew that we wanted the Eiffel Tower in some of our photos but were hoping for some variety as well; Kirill suggested meeting at the Trocadéro, which wound up being an excellent choice for the type of setting we were hoping for.
We met Kirill and his assistant by the metro station at 8:30am. I was a little worried about the time, because I was dealing with morning sickness, but he said it would be the best time to meet to beat the crowds. (Note: We are so glad we went with his suggestion! We walked through the area at 10:30am the next day, and it was full of people, even in the off-season of late November). Keep in mind that we traveled there in November, so you might need to book a photo shoot even earlier if you’re traveling at a peak time of year.
The Trocadéro was almost entirely empty, with just a few other photo shoots going on around us. It was really cold (36 F) with a chilly wind (something these Orange County residents were not used to!), and Kirill’s assistant was kind enough to hold our coats and hand them to us to put back on in between poses. I had originally planned to wear my dress with heels but decided the night before that I needed to skip the heels and wear tights and boots (thank goodness for Monoprix and their knee high tights, which made the last-minute wardrobe change possible for this pregnant traveler!).
We opted for a 30 minute photo shoot, the smallest photo package option, because I wasn’t feeling well and wasn’t sure if I would be up for a longer photo shoot. It wound up being more than enough time. Kirill did an excellent job making the most of our 30 minutes. We took photos in front of the Eiffel Tower and then walked around the Place du Trocadéro to take photos by the metro station and an adorable Parisian cafe.
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My husband and I love the way our photos turned out. We got them within a few days, even before we left Paris (Flytographer has a fast turn around!). He perfectly captured our love for each other and our growing family.
We cannot wait to use Flytographer again. There is something so special about having gorgeous photos to remember our beautiful trip. The fact that I was pregnant made the photos even more special. While selfies are great, nothing compares to having someone else, with artistic talent, to take photos to capture those special moments.
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Flytographer doesn’t just cater to couples. It’s an excellent company for arranging solo shoots and large family shoots as well. If you’re interested in booking a photo shoot for your next vacation, please feel free to use my Flytographer link. When you sign up here, you’ll receive up to $25 off your first photo shoot.
If you enjoyed reading about our experience, you might want to check out my blog post where I discuss 15 reasons to book a photo shoot with Flytographer on your next vacation.
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Please feel free to ask questions about my experience in the comments below!
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36 Comments
Ladonna
what a great vacation to take before baby comes. the pictures really capture paris and make you feel like you are there.
Leah
It really was a wonderful vacation! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos!
Sierra
What stunning photos and such a special way to capture your paris trip memories! we are huge fans of flytographer too and second your recommendation for everyone to give them a shot. these will be so much fun to share with your baby someday!
Leah
So glad you enjoyed the photos! They are a great company, and Paris provides such a stunning back drop.
emman damian
I have been to paris last year and it was magical! I love your photos especially when your parnter kissed your baby bump! It’s so sweet! Can’t wait to have my moment like that.
Leah
Thank you! We are so happy with how they turned out!
Claire
Wow those are some beautiful shots! I love all the quality and how natural it is.
Leah
Thank you!
Daniel
You guys seem to be having a great time. Paris is lovely in the autumn and your pictures are amazing! what a great choice for a vacation before baby comes.
Leah
Yes, Paris really is lovely at this time of year. Thank you!
Kavita Favelle
What an absolutely lovely idea to have your maternity shoot photos taken in Paris, a wonderful memento not only of your babymoon trip but also of being pregnant. The Flytoghrapher has done a beautiful job, I love the way he has positioned you to make the golden light central to the shoot, and the Eiffel Tower into a backdrop rather than the main subject. I love the ones in urban streets too.
Leah
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos!
Jenn and Ed Coleman
Flytographer did a great job. The winner. I love the light and the fog as well as the open scene. We had a photoshoot done before our wedding in the bahamas on location at Sandals. That is one of our most valued set of pictures (aside from the wedding itself). Have a PROFESSIONAL photoshoot to save an important place (or time) is suc a good idea.
Leah
I agree- they did a great job! We also loved how the fog turned out beautifully in the photos. I agree, having professional photos done is a good idea, and we definitely plan to do this more and more in the future!
Soumya Gayatri
These pictures are so wonderful. And I am sure your photographer chose the best time of the day since the morning haze gives you a beautiful backdrop. Plus no crowds as well, especially now that paris has become super super crowded. I would love to do something like this with flytographer at one of my favorite destinations.
Leah
Thank you! Yes, we are glad we listened to his advice and went with an early morning photoshoot. It was very cold outside, but we love how they turned out and are thankful that we don’t have tourists in the background of each photo. 🙂
Ami Bhat
Congrats and welcome to Parenthood. Am glad you took out time to enjoy those moments before the bundle arrives. I wish I had done that too and after looking at these pics… Gosh…even more. Flytographer has done a fantastic job.
Leah
Thank you! We are glad we decided to do this as well! We look forward to doing more Flytographer shoots in the future with our baby. 🙂
Archana Singh
Seems like everyone is traveling to Paris. And, why not there’s no other city more romantic than Paris. While I had seen a lot of prewedding and honeymoon shoots I had never seen a maternity photoshoot before. That’s a first for me. You guy slook great and the locations chosen are absolutely gorgeous.
Leah
Thank you! Maternity photoshoots are pretty popular in the USA, but I know that they are uncommon in a lot of countries. I agree that Paris is a wonderful, romantic city, and I can see why it is so popular!
Sarah Wilson
These photos are absolutely stunning. What a wonderful memory of this incredible time of life & love!
Leah
Thank you! We are so glad we decided to go for it!
Liona
Such beautiful pictures, you must have been over the moon. It’s a really good idea.
Leah
Thank you! It is such a special memory!
Amanda
I love these photos of you two!! What a great memory to cherish.
Leah
Thank you so much! 🙂
Stephanie
What absolutely stunning photos! An incredible way to celebrate and remember your pregnancy.
Leah
We agree! We are so glad we did this!
Kristin
I’m really loving this concept. Great photos and memories for you especially for your daughter to look back on one day.
Leah
Yes, we agree! 🙂
Dominique
You guys are so epic!! What amazing photos 🙂
Leah
Thank you! So kind! 🙂
Sharon
I love this idea!
Leah
Thank you! 🙂
Johanna
Omg these images are everything! What an incredible experience ♡♡
Leah
Thank you so much! 🙂