Gents at the market
I spent a half day in Paris while I was there a little over a week ago behind the lens of my camera (even more than usual). The difference this time? I had a professional photographer peering over my shoulder at every shot, critiquing, offering suggestions and asking questions (did you mean to have the half of a flower pot in the picture?). This half-day workshop was a fabulous way to see Paris, one of my long-time favorites, in a new way. It also opened my eyes to some of the tools I’m not using on my camera (I’m an ‘auto’ setting shooter most of the time). I see now how much more I have to learn and how much practice I need, but I did like a few of my shots from the day. Here are some favorites:
Bicycles leaning on stairs
Marais sidewalk cafe
Lampost in Place du Vosges
Cafe patron, Place D'Aligre
Violinist, Place du Vosges
Fresh produce at Marche Place D'Aligre
Wonderful photos!
Your pictures are good and I especially like the two in the Place Vosges. The color in the photo of the violinist is outstanding and the composition is just right. Nice work!
Great shots! I always love your photos!
Thanks guys! (I took about two dozen shots of the violinist to get one that I liked)
Gorgeous photos! What a great way to spend an afternoon in such a wonderful place, thanks for sharing!
Hi Dana,
I remember those pictures!! good work. Enjoy your new photo skills and happy clicking!
Sophie
Hi Dana,
I found your blog somehow….searching for info on travel in Marrakesh. So happy to find this post on photography in Paris. It so happens that I have a week in Paris on my way to Marrakesh, and taking a photography workshop seems like a great introduction to the city.
Love your photos…and am enjoying the rest of your blog, too.
How did you find out about Sophie’s workshop? Just curious.
Thanks!
Lisa, I found her site just searching the Web. I definitely recommend it if you are going to be in Paris!