A Paris Engagement — A Love Story in the City of Light

Paris, the City of Love. A place where every cobblestone street, golden sunset, and quiet garden seems to whisper romance.

When Soo‑Jin and Dylan arrived in Paris, their trip was already special — but they wanted one more thing: a memory. A way to pause time. A way to capture the moment forever with a couples photoshoot.

From the very first frame, you could feel it: the gentle Paris breeze, the soft glow of morning light, and two people ready to turn a trip into a timeless story.

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The Proposal at the Palais‑Royal

We began in the elegant serenity of the Palais-Royal — with its grand architecture, delicate roses, and hidden corners perfect for surprise moments.

Dylan had told me how Soo‑Jin loved roses, French culture, and beautiful architecture. So we planned something special.

Under the delicate evening light, Dylan led Soo‑Jin toward a white rose bush, Palais‑Royal’s classic architecture behind them. He knelt down. She saw the ring. Her eyes glowed.

In that precise moment — timeless, intimate, and uniquely theirs — Paris felt like magic.

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Wandering Through the Streets of Paris

After the proposal, we wandered down little alleys, past cozy cafés, through the quiet street around the Palais Royal. Every turn offered a new backdrop: cobblestones, cafes, light-filled streets, and the kind of candid moments that feel like memories waiting to be relived.

Because every great love story deserves to be captured, not staged.

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Why Some Photos Are More Than Just Photos

It’s not just about pretty pictures. It’s about capturing emotion, connection, spontaneity — that tiny laugh, that shy glance, that moment when time seems to stop.

An engagement shoot in Paris isn’t just a pre‑wedding ritual. It’s a story. Yours. One you’ll revisit forever.

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Could This Be Your Story Next?

If you dream of turning your love story into Parisian poetry — soft light, cobblestones, whispered promises, and timeless memories — I would love to help you capture it.

Contact me to book your couples session in Paris

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