A Hong Kong Couple's Engagement Shoot Across the Landmarks of Paris

Wendy and Gordon traveled from Hong Kong for an engagement shoot across Paris, capturing sunrise at the Eiffel Tower and golden hour at the Petit…

By Elena Moretti | Published 9 July 2020

A Hong Kong Couple's Engagement Shoot Across the Landmarks of Paris

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Wendy and Gordon traveled from Hong Kong to capture their engagement story across the landmarks and quiet streets of Paris. For Wendy, a return to the city where she grew up, every location carried personal meaning, from sunrise at the Eiffel Tower to the golden arches of the Petit Palais and the cobblestones of Montmartre.

Photography

OneThreeOneFour

Venue

Paris

Region

Ile-de-France, France

Couple

Wendy & Gordon

Getting Ready

A couple poses for a wedding portrait outdoors in Paris with the Eiffel Tower prominently out of focus in the background. The bride wears a strapless ballgown with a voluminous white tulle skirt and a fitted bodice, her long wavy hair worn down, while the groom wears a dark navy suit. The two face each other with foreheads nearly touching in an intimate pose, with the groom's arms wrapped around the bride's waist. The shot is a mid-length portrait with shallow depth of field, placing full focus on the couple while the Eiffel Tower and Paris cityscape form a soft background.

A couple poses together in an outdoor portrait session on a gravel esplanade in front of a large classical French palace or institutional building, consistent with Paris architecture. The bride wears a strapless navy blue tulle ballgown with beaded or embroidered detailing, and her hair is styled in a loose updo with a small hair accessory. The groom wears a dark navy pinstripe suit. They are facing each other closely, smiling, with her arms around his neck and his hands at her waist. The composition is a medium portrait shot with the ornate building and formally trimmed trees softly blurred in the background, creating strong depth of field. The styling leans toward a classic, formal aesthetic with the coordinating navy color palette.

A couple shares a kiss during golden hour in a wide silhouette portrait shot, with the setting sun creating a strong backlight that renders both figures largely in shadow with warm rim lighting around their outlines. The setting appears to be an outdoor terrace or elevated platform overlooking a body of water, with a treeline visible in the background. The bride's long hair is loosely styled and the groom wears a dark suit jacket, both identifiable by their silhouettes. The composition is centered with the couple placed in the lower third of the frame against a wide expanse of open sky.

A couple poses for a portrait outdoors in Paris with the Eiffel Tower prominently centered in the background. The bride wears a strapless white gown and has her hair styled in loose waves, while the groom wears a navy suit with a white dress shirt and a red boutonniere. The groom stands behind the bride with his arms around her waist, and both are smiling. The shot is a mid-range portrait taken at ground level, with the Eiffel Tower softly out of focus behind them.

Near the Eiffel Tower at sunrise, Wendy and Gordon stepped into the soft Parisian light in coordinated elegance. Wendy wore a flowing blush gown and carried a lush bouquet, while Gordon paired a tailored navy suit with a slim tie. Their ease together was evident from the first frame, two people completely at home in each other's company and in the city Wendy once called home.

Bridal Portraits

A couple poses for a pre-wedding or engagement portrait in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, with the historic Louvre Palace building visible in the background. The bride wears a strapless navy blue tulle ballgown, and the groom is dressed in a matching navy blue suit, creating a coordinated color scheme. The two stand close together in an intimate embrace, leaning toward each other, with the glass-and-steel pyramid filling most of the frame behind them. This is a wide environmental portrait shot, taken at ground level, with overcast natural light.

A couple poses for a portrait on a Parisian bridge over the Seine River, identifiable by the classic iron railing, wooden deck, and ornate lamp post characteristic of the Pont des Arts area. The bride wears a strapless navy blue tulle ballgown with a full skirt, and the groom is dressed in a dark navy suit with a white dress shirt and black bow tie. They stand facing each other in a relaxed embrace, with the Paris cityscape and river visible in the background. The shot is a wide portrait taken in natural daylight, capturing both the couple and the urban riverside setting.

A couple poses seated on a bench in front of a Montmartre art and design shop called 'Paul / Art & Design' in Paris. The groom wears a navy suit with a black bow tie, and the bride wears a floor-length navy blue gown. The two are turned toward each other in a relaxed, intimate portrait. The shop front features warm wood paneling, display windows with artwork and decorative objects, and a dark signage banner. Wide shot composition capturing the full storefront and surrounding Parisian street context.

A couple poses for a portrait shoot in the courtyard of the Louvre museum in Paris, with the iconic glass pyramid visible behind them along with the classical stone facade of the museum building. The bride wears a strapless navy blue ballgown with silver lace appliqué detailing and a full tulle skirt, paired with a half-up hairstyle and a small floral hair accessory. The groom is dressed in a navy blue tuxedo with a black bow tie and white dress shirt. The two face each other, holding hands and smiling, in a mid-distance portrait composition.

On the Trocadero esplanade, Wendy posed with the Eiffel Tower rising behind her, her blush gown catching the breeze. The couple also paused at the Petit Palais, where gilded arches and ornate stonework framed their silhouettes in warm golden tones. Each setting revealed a different mood, from bold architecture to quiet garden paths, all captured with a soft editorial touch.

Couple Portraits

A couple poses together in front of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre, Paris, in what appears to be an engagement or pre-wedding portrait session. The woman wears a floor-length teal/peacock blue gown with a fitted silhouette and a small train, while the man is dressed in a dark navy suit with a bow tie. They stand close together on the cobblestone plaza in front of the basilica's rounded apse, with the white stone Romano-Byzantine architecture dominating the background. The shot is a wide environmental portrait that places the couple small against the grand scale of the building.

A couple shares an intimate embrace during what appears to be an engagement or pre-wedding portrait session in Paris, likely in the Tuileries Garden with the Louvre palace visible in the background. The man wears a navy blue suit and the woman wears a dark navy strapless dress, with her hair styled in a loose updo. The composition is a medium portrait shot with the couple centered against tall, neatly trimmed green hedges that frame them at shoulder height. The overall styling is classic and polished, with the ornate French classical architecture of the Louvre providing a grand architectural backdrop.

A couple poses together on a cobblestone street corner in Paris, likely in the Montmartre neighborhood, in front of a classic Haussmann-style building with a ground-floor shop bearing a red awning labeled 'Au Marché de la Butte.' The woman wears a floor-length teal/emerald gown and the man is dressed in a navy suit, both standing casually side by side. The shot is a wide environmental portrait capturing the full urban streetscape, including surrounding Parisian architecture, parked scooters, and street-level storefronts. The image has a relaxed, editorial feel consistent with a pre-wedding or post-wedding couple portrait session.

A couple poses for a pre-wedding or engagement portrait shoot in front of the Louvre Museum's glass pyramid in Paris, with the historic Louvre Palace building visible in the background. The woman wears a strapless navy blue tulle ball gown with subtle embroidered detailing, while the man wears a navy blue suit with a white dress shirt and black bow tie. He stands behind her with his arms wrapped around her waist as she smiles, and he leans in close to her face. The composition is a mid-length portrait shot with the pyramid's geometric glass-and-steel structure occupying the left portion of the frame, creating a strong diagonal line against an overcast sky.

Across the cobblestone streets of Montmartre and along the railing of the Pont des Arts, OneThreeOneFour captured the couple in candid, connected moments. Gordon wrapped an arm around Wendy as they walked, her train trailing behind them on the stone paths. The session moved fluidly from grand landmark backdrops to intimate side streets, each frame reflecting a genuine tenderness.