Paris sera toujours Paris…
I’ve been back from France for over a week and getting ready to go to New York, it’s about time I post some of my photographs from Paris, don’t you think? I had an AMAZING week. I taught a 6-day workshop to a wonderful group of 10 people from all over the world. It was a week of photography, friendships, good food and good laughs.
I must say that, being a French expat, I truly appreciate the French way of life when I’m back home. Yes, there are problems, like everywhere else. No place is perfect. But life in France is pretty darn good! I miss it more and more…
Here is a selection of pics from my recent visit. They are random moments of everyday life, the ordinary as seen through my lens. Slices of life immortalized forever. Street photography is so important!
Some Paris in color coming as soon as I have a few minutes of free time 🙂 Enjoy!
On the train…
Music in a shaft of light
“Je veux un voilier, maman!!!”
Meanwhile, at the Petanque courts nearby…
“Yes, I know, my boyfriend looks like a true frenchman.”
Writing Le Plat du Jour on the board.
Rain will not stop the dancers at Rue Mouffetard!
A dose of daily news and passion
Getting closer…
Considering what’s on the news… I don’t blame him! 😉
The eye contact
I always allow myself a few extra minutes during my morning commute to catch some light!
Metro girl
Shy Jack Russel
Seen at St Sulpice
Some art mixed with construction workers
Gilberte and her reflection
Another one immortalized for my readers series…
Waiting in the light in Le Marais
Playing with reflections in Le Marais
Neighbors on the ground floor: Helliot and Lily with their mom and dad.
Lily with her mom
On the bus…
In the metro…
Chasing the evening light
No comment, this IS Paris 🙂
At the next table…
Crossing the line
The model and the boy
Outdoor office
Lunch and a glance
Checking out the menu part 1
Part 2
Dog in a bag
Dogs in a stroller
Dog on a Harley
Seeing double on the Seine
A Royal Entrance at Le Louvre
Enjoying the rain at the park
Umbrella parade
Pont des Arts
Alone and framed
A blur in the night
Eiffel head… Couldn’t resist 😉
Of course I did a few mirrored-me selfies along the way…
And while in France, I launched my new podcast Hit the Streets with Valerie Jardin. It’s been a huge success so far, please take a listen on my website, on iTunes, Pocket Cast, etc.
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Beautiful pictures of Paris, love them.
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These pictures are awesome- I love the black and white! Parisian people are very passionate people. I like how these pictures look old-timer but are modern- you did a beautiful job of capturing that.
Check out my post “Paris in the Fall” https://courtneylivin.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/paris-in-the-fall/
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The eye contact, I love it. The newspaper with Thrump!
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You have outdone yourself, Valérie! What a gorgeous collection of images; they are intimate and iconic at the same time.
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Thank you!!
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Definitely my favorite among all the series you have shown and can hardly
wait to get back to Paris with you in 2017.
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Merci Sheila, it was so nice to see you in NYC!!
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Great images. I really like the dancing couple in black and white and the shot right below it of the couple and the man in the cafe. Great use of black and white as always.
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This is quintessential France—not just Paris. I feel I’m in France when I look at your pictures. The expressions on the faces are different, just very French. I can’t explain it.
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Merci Marie-Claire!
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Awesome, breathtaking and all !’
Thank you for being you .
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Thank you dear Leila! 🙂
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