Book a Couples Photoshoot
in Bordeaux

Most couples sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, enough time to visit 2-3 locations and capture a wide variety of natural, relaxed moments together. In Paris you might start at the Trocadéro with the Eiffel Tower behind you, cross the Pont de Bir-Hakeim and finish in the quiet lanes of Montmartre; on the Riviera your photographer will route you through Èze's stone passages before the tour groups arrive. Longer 2-hour sessions are perfect if you want to explore more. Book with Photo France and we'll match you with the ideal photographer for your style.

The golden rule is to coordinate without matching — complementary colors and classic styles that reflect your personality. Solid, muted tones (cream, navy, sage, terracotta) photograph beautifully against Paris' limestone façades, Provence's ochre villages and the Riviera's blue. Avoid busy patterns, large logos and neon colors. Comfortable shoes matter: Montmartre's cobbles are steep, Èze is all stairs, and lavender fields are dusty. Bring a second outfit for variety on longer sessions, and a light layer for breezy evenings on the coast or by the lakes. Your Photo France photographer will send a personalized style guide for your location, season and time of day.

Golden hour — shortly after sunrise or before sunset — gives the most flattering, warm, romantic light. In France, sunset ranges from around 5pm in winter to almost 10pm in summer, so plan accordingly. Sunset sessions on the Seine or above the Mediterranean at Èze are legendary, but they're also the busiest hours; sunrise shoots give you the Trocadéro, the Louvre courtyard or Annecy's old town nearly to yourselves. Midday works too in shaded old-town lanes, but the strong southern summer sun needs an experienced photographer. Your Photo France photographer will recommend the ideal timing for your location and season.

Professional photoshoots in Bordeaux start from €310. Packages vary by duration and the number of edited photos — from a short session at the Place de la Bourse to a longer shoot along the quays and through the old Saint-Pierre quarter.

The Place de la Bourse doubled in the Miroir d'eau, the world's largest reflecting pool; the Pont de Pierre stretching its arches over the Garonne; the Porte Cailhau and the lanes of the Saint-Pierre quarter; the Grand Théâtre colonnade; and the long riverside quays. The whole 18th-century waterfront is a UNESCO-listed backdrop.

Golden hour into blue hour on the quays — the limestone facades face the river and catch the evening light, and once the Place de la Bourse lights up, its reflection in the Miroir d'eau is the city's signature shot. Early morning is the quiet alternative, with mist sometimes hanging over the Garonne. Note the Miroir d'eau alternates water, mirror and mist cycles, and typically rests in winter.