Some couples choose Paris before the wedding.
Others come to Paris after their vows to celebrate their love, showcase their style, and embrace the experience of being together.

Although Sedef and Ivan had already married in Madrid just days earlier, the experience of their Paris session was the same as a pre-wedding or engagement photoshoot in Paris — relaxed, intimate, and focused entirely on their connection. Many couples choose this style of shoot either before or after the wedding, simply to create timeless portraits together in Paris.

Paris wasn’t the backdrop to a proposal or ceremony. It was the setting for slowing down, reconnecting, and creating images that would live far beyond the wedding day.

Natural and elegant couples photography in Paris photographed after a destination wedding

Choosing Paris for Wedding Portraits After the Celebration

For many couples, the wedding day passes in a beautiful blur. Time is tight, emotions run high, and moments disappear as quickly as they arrive. Sedef and Ivan wanted something calmer — space to breathe, walk, and be present with each other.

Paris offered exactly that.

This session was not about timelines or tradition. It was about connection. About walking hand in hand through the city, stopping when the light felt right, letting the afternoon unfold naturally.

In many ways, the experience mirrors what couples look for in a pre-wedding or engagement photoshoot in Paris — the same intimacy, the same unhurried rhythm — even though this chapter came after the wedding itself.

Paris couples photographer capturing fashion style, editorial portraits of a newly married couple

A Quiet Afternoon in the Heart of Paris

We began near the Louvre, where the cloud cover made for perfect, soft light. Sedef wore a simple, elegant dress with a vintage veil — timeless rather than ceremonial. Ivan’s tailored white jacket and black bow tie felt effortless, more Parisian than formal.

As they moved through the city — along the Seine, across quiet streets, past familiar landmarks — the focus never shifted away from them. The architecture framed the story, but it didn’t lead it.

These are the moments I’m always drawn to as a Paris couples photographer — the space between gestures, the glance that lingers, the ease that only comes when a couple forgets the camera is there.

Couple walking hand in hand in Paris after their wedding, photographed near classic Haussmann architecture

Editorial style Paris portrait photography of a married couple celebrating their time in France

Portraits That Feel Personal, Not Performative

This session wasn’t styled to feel like a wedding day, nor posed to feel like a guidebook version of Paris. It was personal. Editorial. Honest.

Whether photographed before or after the wedding, this is the same approach I bring to every engagement photoshoot in Paris or couples portrait session — creating images that feel lived-in rather than staged.

Sedef and Ivan laughed easily. They walked slowly. They trusted the process. And that trust allowed the photographs to remain simple, refined, and deeply human.

Romantic couple portrait in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Why Couples Choose Post-Wedding Photography in Paris

Not every meaningful photograph needs to happen on the wedding day.

Many couples now choose:

Post-wedding photoshoots in Paris
Engagement-style sessions while travelling
Relaxed portrait sessions without guests or schedules

The result is often more personal — portraits created with intention rather than urgency.

For Sedef and Ivan, Paris became a quiet epilogue to their wedding story. Not an encore, but a reflection.

Romantic couple portrait in Paris with classic French architecture in the background

Paris couples photographer capturing natural, relaxed portraits of a newly married couple

A Paris Session, At Any Chapter

Whether you are newly engaged, planning a wedding, or already married, a couples photoshoot in Paris offers the same thing — time together, thoughtfully documented.

If you’re considering an engagement photographer in Paris, a Paris portrait photographer, or simply wish to create elegant images during your time in the city, I’d love to hear your plans.

You don’t need a reason beyond being here together.

Paris portrait photographer documenting an intimate couple session after a destination wedding

Elegant post-wedding portrait of a couple in Paris with soft evening light and timeless styling

If you’re considering an engagement, post-wedding, or couples photoshoot in Paris, thoughtful preparation can make all the difference. I’ve shared practical advice and styling guidance in my guide to getting the most from your engagement photoshoot in Paris, designed to help you feel relaxed, confident, and fully present on the day. When you’re ready to plan your own Paris session — whether as newlyweds or simply to celebrate your time together — I’d love to hear more about your plans. Get in touch here to begin creating something quietly beautiful, just for you.