Location: Paris • Île-de-France • North of France
Against the timeless backdrop of Paris, Andy and Apollo from Los Angeles spent an afternoon exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Captured by Paris-based photographer David Bacher, their engagement session mixed a modern aesthetic with subtle vintage touches. Over four hours, the couple wandered from the Eiffel Tower to the Palais Royal, ending beneath the lights of the Arc de Triomphe. Their energy was effortless, their connection genuine, and their style sailor-chic with a dash of California cool brought a fresh twist to the classic Parisian romance.
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Capturing Movement and Modern Romance
Known for his natural approach, David Bacher encouraged the couple to move, laugh, and explore creating images that felt as alive as the city itself. The soft spring light filtered through Parisian streets as they walked along the Seine, paused on Pont Alexandre III, and sipped coffee at a local café. The result was a portrait of modern romance grounded in authenticity and style. Their quick outfit change a classic navy dress with red heels for her, a tailored jacket for him added a playful second act to the shoot, balancing sophistication with spontaneity.
A Parisian Photographer’s Perspective
For David Bacher, one of the best wedding photographers in Paris, engagement sessions are an opportunity to blend the city’s architecture with the movement of real couples in love. Drawing inspiration from his work in street photography, he captures those fleeting moments between poses laughter over espresso, a glance across cobblestones, or a quiet pause under glowing streetlights. Andy and Apollo’s session reflected exactly that spirit: modern, relaxed, and effortlessly Parisian a celebration of love and the luminous charm of the French capital.
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