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New Blog for WeddingLight

2010-01-08T07:52:00.020-05:00

A few words to wish everyone a very successful New Year from Paris - Let it be peaceful, productive, creative and fun for all with a special thought for our planet, the environment and those damned useless politicians.
Peace ....

And at the same time i would like to introduce our new Blog coming along with a revamp website. I had great fun playing with blogspot for quite a while and it is now time to move along to a new platform. For those who want to find out about what we have been up to those past three years, you can always come back to our blogspot blog which still provides a mine of information about destination wedding in between New York and Paris.

Needless to say, we will be updating our new toy regularly and are looking forward to sharing our passion about wedding and photography on our new WeddingLight Blog.

We now provide destination wedding planning services from Paris as well. WeddingLight events was launched a few days ago. Looking forward to guide you with the planning of your wedding in Paris.

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wedding portraits in Paris

2009-12-29T11:00:00.028-05:00

I went on a walk in the afternoon with Jennifer and Robert who got married at the Trocadero in "Paris, city of love".
We headed down to the Eiffel tower , the carousel, on to the Alexandre III bridge and the Place
de la Concorde for a few memorable photographic moments. Here are a little preview and a few photos of this "Paris portrait session". The light was just beautiful on this late Parisian afternoon.
Very Nice ...
I feel so privileged to be able to make a living as a "wedding photographer in Paris".

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You can view a slideshow with a larger selection with a click on the photo above!

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Same Sex wedding photography in Paris

2009-12-14T04:22:00.024-05:00

Have just received those few words from two women getting married in Boston, Massachuset and later coming to Paris for their "honeymoon" - Love has no barrier. I certainly have no prejudice against same sex marriage. Everyone is allowed happiness and choice in their union. I would LOVE to have the opportunity to photograph Candice and Victoria during their honeymoon trip to Paris ...
It would be so much fun - What a great idea !
We do help with the planning of your wedding in Paris as well. WeddingLight events is a high end wedding service agency in Paris.

"...Bonjour, We are 2 women getting married in Boston Massachusetts in the US and are
"honeymooning in France". We would like to bring our dresses and veils and do a photo shoot around Paris. Kind of a \"trash the dress\" session if you know about that concept. We know we would like Paris/city shots on the bridge with the old lanterns, and some shots at the Musee Rodin. Other than that, take us wherever is gorgeous to make photos in Paris. We love it all. What would you charge for a 4 hour session? We will get the prints and make our own album when we get home, so we're really just looking for coverage. I am a florist and will be making bouquets for the shoot when we arrive in Paris. Other than that, we will wear our dresses and go where you suggest. We love you work!
Have you ever photographed a same sex wedding/bridal portrait session before?
Merci beaucoup! Candice et Victoria..."

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Another destination wedding article

2009-12-14T03:11:00.007-05:00

Another destination wedding article featuring my photography , all the way from beautiful Istanbul. Really have to brush up my turkish though! So for the brides with some fluency in turkish language and a curiosity for destination wedding photography in Paris....

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My real wedding in Paris

2009-12-13T15:21:00.006-05:00

One of my wedding was featured in the Award winning section of the Knot I have just found out !
It is always sweet to see that your work is being appreciated !
Check it out online!

My Destination Wedding by Olivier Lalin in Paris

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More Wedding Albums

2009-12-10T03:36:00.018-05:00

We put together a little presentation video with a few of our Album selection. We specialize in destination weddings! Get in touch, we would be glad to answer any of the questions you may have. Last year, we photographed weddings in the South of France, Burgundy, the Dordogne, the Lake region in northern Italy, England, Marocco and the US. The weddings photographed for those albums took us to The St Regis in NYC as well as The Hilton resort in Jamaica and "The One and Only" in the bahamas.
( you might have to wait a little moment for the video to upload ! )
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Sample wedding Albums

2009-12-05T17:31:00.009-05:00

Your story is unique and your album will be too: designed and made by hand to present your images at their best and to tell your story your way. Your wedding album is a unique collaboration between photographers, artisans, designers, technicians and the art of storytelling itself.
Our Albums come in many shapes and sizes. Choose the one that's right for you - big and bold or small and tender. The larger ones offer more options for layout and design. You can personalise your album cover with images, names and dates in a variety of styles. Choose your page type to reflect your personal taste and how you would like to express and recollect your memories. Choose classic matted pages or contemporary full bleed digital layouts.
Our handmade albums are treasured around the world for the memories they evoke and the stories they tell.

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Portrait Olivier Lalin

2009-11-30T03:19:00.027-05:00

One of my bride was kind enough to send me a photo of myself & her wedding photographer.
It was taken by a guest at one of my summer weddings in France @ Chateau de Champlatreux.
It shows the "Man at work": Happy, relaxed, goofy, enjoying a wonderful day.
I am showing this picture not so much to prove my good look but rather to convey the mood of a professional photographer at work!
I always tell my brides that they should make sure to book a photographer who loves his wedding work and does not photograph weddings only to pay the bills. i believe a wedding photographer has to be passionate about his craft in order to excel at the task at hand. Like a good wine, twenty years of experience transcend into a jolly fellow whose job ( his passion ) has become second nature. It is most important to get everyone to simply enjoy the photographer's company very quickly. Only then will you forget the fact that you are being photographed.
That's when magic happens!

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Little wedding story

2009-11-20T19:57:00.025-05:00

We've just received a little sample promo booklet from Blurb publishing !
It is very cute, Square format, 7 inches tall by 7 inches wide,
180 gsm silk finish matte paper, 4-color printing, classic soft cover.
It is a perfect gift as Parents album, a bridesmaid thank you gesture
as well as the bride's mini wedding book that she will be carrying
in her handbag, to show friends and family.
This mini version is available as a hardcover as well as a Large Square 12 x 12.

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New York City frame of mind

2009-11-12T21:04:00.010-05:00

I guess it is the time of the year when you start to look back at what you have achieved,
contemplate the road ahead, set yourself new goals, reconnect with Friends and associates.
I am in NYC busy with meetings, connecting with new clients.
I love this city, was walking down 5th avenue at night fall and i had to stop and snap
a few shots as i was heading east side to catch up with a friend!

Bridal portrait and a classic moment

2009-10-30T05:26:00.013-05:00

I just love this bridal portrait.
Quite a peaceful moment...The bride in her Hotel room just seconds before the hurricane!
Photographed with a Rolleiflex camera and Tri-X film

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Elie Saab for Pronovias

2009-10-30T04:42:00.015-05:00

Elie Saab for Pronovias- I have been photographing weddings for quite sometimes now. I have therefore built up a liking for a few special designers. Oscar de la Renta has always been my all time favorite along side Elie Saab. I had the pleasure to photograph Elie Saab Collection in Paris a few times and it is always a devine experience for the eyes. Elie Saab has designed a collection for Pronovia 2010 this year, along side Manuel Mota and Valentina Sposa who do beautiful work.
I am so much looking forward to photograph those wedding gowns.

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Plaza Athenee and Co Paris

2009-10-29T10:04:00.023-05:00

A few more images of Milan and Tijana's wedding at the Plaza Athenee . The ceremony was hold at the Serbian orthodox church in the 18th. We all went to the Palais Royal for a few portraits. The light was gold and crisp. Perfect for photo opportunities. Beautiful fall afternoon which is stretching up to the week end I hope!

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Milan and Tijana in Paris

2009-10-28T12:34:00.014-05:00

Thanks to my Friend Marlene, I am enjoying shooting some film again just for the pleasure of it! Nothing beats a roll of TriX film. I photographed Milan and Tajina at the Plaza Athenee in Paris yesterday. They were both eager to see a few shots ASAP :( So here are the first few photos, fresh from the oven or my Black and White lab rather. Classic, chic, natural and simple - No "artifact" - What I like best really ...
The photos look great and I am working on port-processing as I post!

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Pre-wedding photos New York City-Paris

2009-10-24T04:06:00.017-05:00

For the curious minds, you can view a larger selection of the pre-wedding portrait session of Mirabelle and Andi that I photographed just recently.
We went for a stroll along the Seine, from the Place de la Concorde, across Tuilerie garden to the city bridges and square Henry V.
And a little note to inform everyone that I will be in New York City for the whole month of November. Feel free to get in touch for wedding info while i am back in town. I would be glad to organize your portrait or pre-wedding photo session in manhattan during this time as well.

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Vacation in Corsica

2009-10-23T15:37:00.007-05:00

We took off to Corsica this summer for some family quality time.
I just managed to process some of our vacation photos.
I love Corsica and cannot wait to get back there. Best place on earth!

Yann et Marlene au Chateau de Villiers le Mahieu

2009-10-23T11:24:00.029-05:00

We were invited to Friends wedding a few weeks back.
The Chateau de Villiers le Mahieu where the wedding was hold brought back memories,
a sense of "Deja Vu" as i soon realized I had photographed a wedding there a long time ago,
it seemed anyway!
Regardless, my friend Marlene had asked me to take a few photos of the preparation and her getting ready. She had asked for film and i captured a few moments with some TriX, a 35mm nikon and my rolleiflex. I do not usually photograph Friends weddings but when Yann called me back a few weeks before the wedding day and asked me again, I said yes...
The wedding was great. Yann was my assistant for a while and i was so glad to see those two finally get married.
Off they went to Malaysia for their honeymoon... and my little family to more adventures.

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Picasso thoughts and photography

2009-08-28T06:45:00.014-05:00

I often seem to get people I meet saying : " If only i had known about your photography when i got married ! My wedding photographer was such a disappointment.
What can I say ...
I just received this email actually ".... When we got married last July, our photographer had a family emergency and told us 3 days before our wedding that he was not able to be there. Therefore, we ended up with the only photographer available. Although our photographs are nice, they are not our style. We love art and fashion and for photographs we love journalistic/artistic style-like Olivier!!! ..." Sweet but unfortunately too late.
I often think of this story of Picasso. He was sitting outside one day and a woman passing by asked if he would do a quick sketch of her likeness. When he was done the lady asked how much she owed, and he said, “That will be $2000 please.” The lady said, “For 20 minutes of your time?” And he said, “No, for a lifetime of experience.”

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Destination Wedding Photographer

2009-08-14T08:30:00.025-05:00

We are off for a few days heading towards the sun again for some well deserved vacations!
Before we leave, a little destination wedding video with some classic wedding photography and super 8 moments shot in Paris, the French countryside, New York city and elsewhere.

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To propose in Paris

2009-08-14T06:44:00.001-05:00

I have just received this little email yesterday from a potential client. I couldnt resist sharing it with some of you who are not hanging at the beach right now ! Very sweet ... I have the chance
to meet wonderful people with photography. I very much hope that I will be fortunate enough to
meet those guys when they come to Paris.
Fingers crossed, he will propose if not I will !

" ... I just found your blog and saw the photos of the couple that got engaged at the Eiffel Tower (beautiful!). It got me thinking...
So, I know this is a long shot, but my boyfriend and I are going to be in Paris 26th-30th of August. I think we might be getting engaged. And by "think we might," I mean I really, really hope he is going to propose on this trip, but I have no hard evidence that it's going to happen. But seriously, we've been together 6 years, we own a home together, what could be more romantic than getting engaged in PARIS?!? ..."

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Engagement at the Eiffel tower

2009-08-06T03:15:00.012-05:00

Matthews proposed Nathalie at the restaurant "Le Jules Vernes" this past week. We took a few engagement photos around the Eiffel Tower the next day. They are now on their way back to Huston,Texas. Please salute those Texan Cowboys from a French photographer who grew up with John Wayne.
Beautiful August afternoon, the summer is in Paris finally to stay for a while we hope!

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Photo de Mariage Paris France

2009-07-31T04:23:00.015-05:00

We have just put together a little selection of our latest wedding photos, mainly taken in France and the U.S. So just before we close the office for some well deserved vacations
( au soleil, I hope ), I wanted to share a few of my favorites sentimental moments with everyone.
Photo de Mariage Paris, France

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Chateau de Champlatreux

2009-07-13T03:49:00.022-05:00

Portrait of a bride and her beautiful wedding dress photographed at one of the bedroom of the Chateau de Champlatreux not far from Paris. The photo has been manipulated to enhance its rich color and grain was added to look like a 400 asa Agfa Color Film that doesn't exist anymore I am afraid !

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Getting ready of the bride

2009-06-29T05:56:00.012-05:00

Just a few images taken during the getting ready of Amber at the Chateau de la Couronne
this past week end. The photos have been retouched and manipulated in photoshop.
It is an exhaustive process but i love the end result.
Learn more about the image quality !
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Chateau de la Couronne wedding

2009-06-26T09:12:00.015-05:00

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Wedding in the Dordogne

2009-06-16T08:05:00.011-05:00

Wedding photographed at the Chateau Raysse in the French Dordogne region.
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Portraits of Ed and Olivia in Paris

2009-06-11T04:10:00.013-05:00

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Chateau de Changy

2009-06-09T07:36:00.014-05:00

Just returned from a little escapade at the Chateau de Changy in the Loiret region.

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Les Amants du Louvre

2009-06-05T02:45:00.004-05:00

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From Honk kong with Love

2009-06-01T09:05:00.010-05:00

Brian Law and his beautiful wife came to us from Hong Kong to take their
wedding photos in Paris! All the best guys and a big Hello from me to Honk Kong that I do love.
The photos are on their way.

Loire vallee wedding

2009-05-30T16:05:00.020-05:00

Back from a Loire Vallee wedding and the Chateau du Guerinet.
Some 1,500 photos to process and a lot of beautiful photos !
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Irene & Robert wedding in Paris

2009-05-27T01:58:00.020-05:00

Irene and Robert got married in Paris on the 26th of May. The wedding ceremony took place
at the Roumanian orthodox church in the 5th arrondissement followed by a quick drive out to
the Chateau d'Ermenonville where our host; Madame Theraud amazingly orchestrated every
little details. Bravo to the fireworks.
Irene and Robert, I wish you all the best.
I am very much looking forward to my next visit.

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Eglise Orthodoxe Roumaine de Paris
9bis, rue Jean de Beauvais
Paris 5eme

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Eglise Orthodoxe Roumaine de Paris

2009-05-26T08:08:00.009-05:00

I just photographed a wedding at the Orthodox Roumanian church of Paris -I am now processing
all of the wedding photos. I will have a few on the blog by tomorrow but first here is a portrait
of a peaceful priest who beautifully orchestrated the ceremony.
I just love the man's face and expression.
Pere Iulian Nistea seems content ! And it is a rare thing these days.
Eglise Orthodoxe Roumaine de Paris
9bis, rue Jean de Beauvais
Paris 5eme

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Paparazzi style Engagement photos in Paris

2009-05-21T13:40:00.024-05:00

Paris in the springtime is synonymous with romance in the city of lights.
Here are some photos of Steph and Arif as I shot them unknowingly from a distance in the gardens of Palais Royal. What a great engagement gift for your bride to be, to capture this once in a lifetime moment on film!
The weather was warm, but not too hot. The background atmosphere was natural with plently of colorful flowers and people enjoying the day.
It was my pleasure to be their photographer and I had lot of fun with my 300mm lens, working paparazzi style.

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Wedding anniversary

2009-05-19T03:48:00.008-05:00

My birthday is on the 17th of May.
I just celebrated it with my wife and child who is growing up so fast. Last year at the same time,
I was photographing the wedding of Michele and Stuart. I just received
this little mail from Michele this morning.
"... We celebrated our first wedding anniversary yesterday and (of course!)
thought of you! Thanks again for taking such incredibly gorgeous photos!
We have gotten so many compliments.
Also wanted to wish you a happy birthday! Thanks for sharing your day with
us..."
What else shall I say! Time Flies indeed. I have a great Job, meet wonderful people
and Do just what I love best - Even my beautiful wife is jealous at times !

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Pre wedding portraits in Paris

2009-05-17T06:01:00.006-05:00

Just in time to put together a selection of some pre wedding portraits taken in Paris,
before running out for some birthday cake!

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Destination wedding

2009-05-13T09:01:00.005-05:00

Portrait of a couple shot on the pool desk just before heading down to the beach
for the ceremony - Cabo San Lucas, baja california, I love it there !

wedding photo for Vogue Brides UK

2009-05-12T09:45:00.006-05:00

I was looking for wedding images to illustrate an article in Vogue Brides, UK just now.
Here is one of the selected photo, shot in the streets of NYC, right below Great Central Station.

Wedding portrait in Central park south

2009-05-07T05:39:00.012-05:00

I just sent a little serie of prints to one of my bride,in New York this morning. I was looking at wedding images that I had not seen for a while, considering that the wedding happened a couple
of years back.
It just brought back tons of beautiful moments to my mind. I love looking at images
and wedding images such as the one above as they convey simple joy & happiness.
I even collect old black and white photos of total strangers "with a twist" that
I find at flee markets. No wonder i became a photographer. Anyway, I just wanted to share this one group portrait taken in park avenue south, lets say only yesterday
even if it was, in fact shot a couple of years back.
I do find those black and white images quite timeless.

Katie & Alex wedding in Dubai

2009-04-22T08:18:00.005-05:00

DVD's, 5x5 size coffee table books as well as Digital donwloads
for your MP4 IPod video phone can be ordered directly from the slideshow above !
You can view a larger slideshow at "Wedding in Dubai"

photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
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Wedding at the Dubai polo Ranch

2009-04-21T07:25:00.010-05:00

Just returned from Dubai - Photographed a wedding at the Dubai Polo Ranch. It is nice to be back in Paris as it seems that finally Spring is here! I will post a slideshow later on during the week.
For now, I am just going to relax and catch up with family, may be even linger out on a terrace with friends later on.
Meanwhile a comment on photography and Style. The style of a photo is the photographer- the photographer's instinct. I see myself in every shot I have ever taken. It is my own personal world. Feel blessed, I love what I do !

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Black and White portraits with Rolleiflex

2009-04-15T05:04:00.005-05:00

Just a few images taken with my Rolleiflex, the old fashion way ! I had to wait a week to get the film back and scanned but it is hard to do without it! Irvin Penn used it for many years as well as Avadon, Diane Arbus, Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Bruce Weber
and many other great photographers whose work I love so much!

Picasso, father and son

2009-04-11T14:11:00.005-05:00

Easter week end, some sun in Antibes: father and son Pierre. Rare at the times where i have a photo taken with my son actually. It just so happen that I am usually the one behind the camera snapping away, photographing Pierre and his Mum. So for once, here is a family picture rather, taken at the entrance of the new Picasso museum in Antibes!
Happy Easter to all ...

Family portraits in Paris

2009-04-10T09:45:00.009-05:00

I just wanted to make sure to post the slideshow of the portrait session of Cynthia and Rachel before I leave for a week on my little trip to Dubai ! DVD has been sent this morning. Turning the page on another beautiful little photographic moment that i have spent with Cynthia and Rachel a few days back. May be we can do it again next year when you guys come back ! I really enjoyed meeting you both.
OL

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Carina and Sherman pre-wedding portraits in Paris

2009-04-09T08:32:00.018-05:00

I have just spent yesterday with Carina and Sherman taking some pre-wedding portraits around Paris. I had a great time and I think all three of us did !. It was just a lot of fun going around the city taking photos of such a wonderful couple. Now off to Normandie on a family easter weekend and next week i am on the plane to Dubai!
By the way, you can now directly order DVD's, 5x5 size coffee table books as well as Digital donwloads for your MP4 IPod video phone directly from the slideshow above !
You can view a larger slideshow at "Pre-wedding portraits in Paris"

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Weddings chinese style

2009-04-07T01:03:00.004-05:00

I have just read a funny article on the booming wedding industry in China. In the photo, Veteran wedding host Wang Zanghong promotes his traditional Chinese-style wedding service at the Beijing Wedding Expo last week. I would LOVE to work with Mr Wang. Red is my favorite color ! And he seems like a lot of fun. Meanwhile, more than 10 million Chinese couples marry annually, spending hundreds of billions of dollars in the process. For a little morning giggle, here is the article on weddings in China

Wedding Flush album in Red

2009-04-05T11:37:00.011-05:00

Here is a sample flush album serie 10x8 format size. The photos are printed flush to the Page.

Place de la Concorde

2009-04-05T04:41:00.013-05:00

There has been so many photos taken Place de la Concorde by Tourist and many
professional photographers. I myself have a tendency to propose to my brides or Clients that wish to have some portraits taken in the streets of Paris to make Place de la Concorde one of the shooting location. It is just a great spot, make sure you get there an hour before sun set, you will then get the most beautiful light. The alternative would be to head down to the square early morning before the Parisians wake up and traffic begins. Then you might have to struggle with a few vespas, bikes and diverse mean of transportation on 4 wheels.

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Featured in Celebrity Bride

2009-04-04T14:54:00.003-05:00

I guess it is always sweet to see your photography work featured in celebrity magazines even if you are not quite aware of it ! Full article for the curious like I on" Celebrity Bride Guide "
Wedding at One and Only, Bahamas

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Family portrait session in Paris

2009-04-04T11:03:00.008-05:00

I spent a couple of hours in the Tuilerie garden with Cynthia and sweet little Rachel who was so adorable. Both had their birthday on the third of April and that was a call for celebration and a lot of really cool images.
Will post a slideshow as soon as I get the film back.

French countryside wedding

2009-04-02T09:23:00.003-05:00

Because images speak a thousand words, I will just let you enjoy those wedding photographs
taken in the French countryside not long ago.

wedding Album 700 serie vertical

2009-04-02T07:30:00.003-05:00

This is a 700 serie vertical (11x14) size wedding album with a white leather cover.

Wedding Album 700 serie horizontal

2009-04-02T06:25:00.007-05:00

Here is a horizontal 700 serie (8x10 ) size wedding album with classic brown cowhide
leather cover. The photos are matted on cream pages, one photo to a page.
Simply classic !

wedding album in black Leather

2009-04-02T04:37:00.004-05:00

Here is a vertical size (10x12) wedding album. The cover is a beautiful grainy Black lizard style leather. The photos are matted on cream pages with a black liner around the images.

Wedding album from Olivier Lalin

2009-03-31T09:21:00.012-05:00

This is a type of wedding album that we do produce for our clients from
the Asuka wedding album line. Coffee table book, size 10.5 inches square.

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Chapelle de la Garoupe Antibes

2009-03-29T13:56:00.019-05:00

We just returned from the beautiful south of France although the weather wasn't the best!
Still, we stayed in Antibes, few steps away from "la Chapelle de la Garoupe" , one of my favorite place on earth. Just South of Antibes is the Cap d’Antibes - the rocky, wooded peninsula stretching into the Mediterranean sea. La Garoupe is the highest point of the peninsula. A trip to the Chapelle de la Garoupe is an unforgettable experience. On the top of the hill you will find la Garoupe's holy place with its chapel and monastery. This place has been a spiritual site since the 5th century, when the Sainte-Hélène worship started.
This small Chapelle was built in the 16th century. It is also called "Nôtre Dame des Amoureux", so appropriate for wedding celebrations on the French riviera.
Breathtaking .... So enjoy the video.
And by the way, a few steps down the hill, you will find the
Grand Hotel Cap Ferrat, beautiful wedding destination and a cosy hang out for celebrities during the Cannes film festival.

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Some Fun time

2009-03-13T05:00:00.013-05:00

Here is a selection of some 50 photos that may want you to pick up the phone and get us to fly
to your dream destination wedding to capture those unforgettable wedding moments. We will be
in monaco in a couple of weeks, Dubai next month for a wedding then off to New York in may actually.
We do travel and our passport are always up to date. Enjoy the photos ...

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The Bride

2009-03-12T16:18:00.003-05:00

Wedding dress by Robert Abi Nader "made in Beyrouth, Lebanon"

Bo & Helena intimate portraits at Rodin Museum

2009-03-12T06:43:00.014-05:00

Just a few photos of Bo and Helena who got married at the Swedish Embassy last week.
Rodin Museum , being just next door from the Swedish embassy's became my newly favorite Parisian backdrop.

Stylish & Creative photographer

2009-03-11T09:33:00.017-05:00

We do get tons of queries for private portraits and weddings!
It sometimes seems to be a challenge though to explain that what we do is just a little bit more then a few clicks in front of a tree when it comes down to Private portraits, events and wedding affairs. I do Love digital photography but in a way it devaluated
the Craftmenship & Talent of a professional photographer. Everyone is a photographer these days it seems - It can be a bit frustrating at time to explain the added value that a "Full Bodied" photographer can may bring to your affair- It is like a good wine I guess as we mature with age, we gain experience and still sharpen our eye. To the many young digital wedding photographers starting up coming to me for advice, there is no secret to learn i am afraid, no tricks for this or tricks for that ! 10 000 hours of flying time will get you to relax and stop thinking as you take a picture ~!
And no tricks either to learn how to photograph an intimate wedding or a 400 guest happening.
Meanwhile a little slideshow of a defile at the Louvre this morning!

photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
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Michelle Rago's Flower Arrangement

2009-03-08T10:34:00.007-05:00

Michelle Rago's Flowers
- I just LOVE going to Michelle's website from time to time, not that I am getting into flower arrangement myself but I do find her work quite beautiful. Just thought I would mention it !

Paris Shows Fall Winter 09

2009-03-08T10:23:00.011-05:00

Back to running the Paris Shows with little time to Blog of course -
Just a few images and for any one interested
a link to some of my backstage pictures .

Wonderful Jazz trio made in Paris

2009-02-18T05:50:00.009-05:00

I have known the trio "Le Jazz et la Bossa" for the past 20 years.
If you are looking for the perfect jazz trio to charm your guests in Paris, do not look further.
Anjaya's voice is breathtaking, eric Sempe playing the guitar and Emah Otu on the bass are exceptionally talented musicians.
I do love Jazz and it is always a great pleasure to see them on stage. Best is to catch them on a fast train in between Paris and the French riviera!

photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
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When Harlem comes to Paris

2009-02-16T10:54:00.008-05:00

Ayana and Joseph wedding for St Valentin in Paris- Larger slideshow @ Wedding Portraits

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

My wedding video in Paris

2009-02-15T14:09:00.009-05:00

Here is my latest baby with a directors cut of a wedding video that I shot in Paris a week ago. Hope everyone enjoys it. Leave some feedback.
Here is a link to watch a larger version for the afficionados.
wedding video Paris

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

St Valentin in Paris, my bride and a demonstration

2009-02-14T15:26:00.009-05:00

Just returned from photographing a wedding in Paris today- We all had a great time, it stopped raining finally. The sun was out and for the first time in a long while, the temperature went up a bit ! We were taking some pictures at the trocadero. I couldn't help snapping a few pictures of Ayana in front of the "demonstration of the day"- There are two things that the French enjoy - Demonstrating for their rights, marching down the streets and cheering at a bride getting married. I couldn't resist the temptation to unite both when I realized there was a group calling out loud, banners high in the sky as they were coming our way.

Fashion week in Paris

2009-01-22T09:53:00.016-05:00

Covering the Fashion shows in Paris this week! starting from today ... Busy, busy ...
You can actually view some of the images on my editorial blog @ olivierlalin.com

Snow in Paris

2009-01-06T04:53:00.002-05:00

I couldn't resist the temptation to go off to the Luxembourg garden
yesterday as it started to snow.

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year from Paris

2008-12-31T06:22:00.009-05:00

We are going to have a small, intimate diner with my wife and son this evening at home.
I have the menu in my mind and I am left to do the shopping, down the street at Montorgueil.
Looking forward to a wonderful New Year.
To everyone, celebrate and drink in moderation :)
From Paris, France my best wishes with a "4 seasons video in 40 seconds"
which i really enjoyed watching just now.
It sums up quite well 2008 which has been exiting & fun and quite speedy at times-
My son Pierre is one year already, walks and is a happy camper!
Already, 2009 is well on the way with bookings in New York, London, Middle East as well as Paris,
the Loire vallee, Dordogne and the south of France.
But first, shopping for this evening of celebration.
White roses for my beautiful wife.
Champagne is getting chilled!
God bless ....

Olivier

Wedding video at the Rainbow Room

2008-12-29T11:25:00.018-05:00

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Beautiful Jewish wedding ceremony at the Rainbow Room in New York. I do love the Rainbow room, it is such a classic New York city venue with one of the best view of Manhattan skyline.

Boudoir in Paris

2008-12-08T14:47:00.026-05:00

Voila, our little boudoir video is out, thanks to my Sweet Partner in crime " Madame Audrey. "
Right in time for Christmas for all of us to enjoy.
If you happen to be in Paris for your vacations and want to indulge in some fun time
with myself and my glorious team for a cool Parisian boudoir moment, get in touch.
We do provide the bubbles!
Lingerie by fifi chachnil in Paris

Watch" laproductrice"

A photographer in Paris

2008-12-05T09:06:00.011-05:00

My new site is out !
I have decided to regroup all of my skills under one roof. It is sometimes difficult
to explain that I am not just a "wedding photographer" and that my photographic skills
spam to quite a wide spectrum from reportage to V.I.P portraits and Boudoir photography.
It is named www.olalin.com.
Drop by and say hello!

Boudoir photography in Paris

2008-12-02T15:54:00.054-05:00

To many, boudoir photography is considered the art of visually capturing beautiful, sensuous and sexy photos of regular women. Age (as long as you are of minimum legal age), how thin, how tall, doesn’t matter. Boudoir comes from the French word to 'pout or sulk' and refers to a woman's dressing room, bedroom or private sitting room so the terminology goes. The purpose of boudoir photography is to make women look great.
Boudoir photography somehow became very popular in the U.S a few years back along side the "trash the dress" style wedding photography.
Call it a "Nouveau genre" that somehow has not quite picked up in Paris yet.
I wonder why?
Here is a little collection of my last Boudoir session in Paris thanks to the help of Brigitte and Tina for Hair and Make up!
Lingerie by fifi chachnil in Paris.

Lingerie by designer fifi chachnil.
Fifi Chachnil award winning lingerie designs are highly sought after around the world. Fifi Chachnil first started her lingerie collection in 1996 and immediately started selling to boutiques in Tokyo,
New York and London. Fifi's famous lingerie label is well known for her glourious feminine designs, her sense of humour combined with style. Her passion for music, romance, fashion and theatre have all been influences, she says. Make sure you visit one of her two store @ 231 rue Saint Honoré or 68 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Both stores located in the first arrondissement.

view site at "Olivier Lalin photography"

Video of Paris

2008-11-16T02:39:00.007-05:00

Lately, I have become interested by video. Photography and film are somehow intertwined. It is a fascinating theory for a photographer that 25 moving frames make a still image ! I just put together this little Super 8 video, I shot in Paris a few weeks ago.
I find it quite peaceful to watch.

My Paris and a walk through Tuillerie garden

2008-10-28T07:24:00.024-05:00

This is my Paris, the city I Love.
Nothing beats it, I still fall under its charm every time I go out for a promenade. I have just finished editing a video I filmed a few weekends ago. I was wandering through the gardens of the Tuillerie on a sunday, late in the afternoon. I do take my clients there for some fun & classy portrait photography from time to time.
Lucky enough, it is a few steps away from my studio. Every time is a different feeling,
the change of seasons, the subtleties of the light always make it a unique experience.

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

Preparation of a bride in Paris

2008-10-23T12:50:00.028-05:00

I have just put together a little video of the getting ready of one of my bride.
This is a little wink to my hair and make up team in Paris.
Brigitte and Tina Kancel for hair; wonderful to have you around and very much looking forward to our next wedding.
Let it be soon!
Oh, by the way the bride was Late but that is quite normal.

All of the visuals from this Blog have Copyright and are not made for other bloggers
to feed their pages without linking back to the source, THANKS !

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

Oscar de la Renta wedding dress

2008-10-15T12:30:00.012-05:00

Just a last photo of Deirdre wearing her beautiful Oscar de la Renta wedding dress.
The photo was taken right in front of Bertillon on the Isle St Louis. Best Ice cream in Paris
with the most beautiful afternoon lights over Notre Dame!

And a thank you note from my bride that always warm my heart.

"... Olivier,

We just returned and are a bit dazed from the 2 day trip home. India was spectacular, and the Maldives were paradise. It was the perfect honeymoon.

The first thing we did upon our arrival in the States was to view the slideshow. We were blown away! I cannot tell you how much we love the photos. I knew you would do an amazing job, but you far exceeded my expectations. I have now viewed the slideshow countless times and every time am moved to tears which are then replaced by the hugest smile. Not only were you able to capture the beauty of Paris and the spirit and emotion of the day but also our personalities. I was concerned that spending over 3 hours taking pictures would be tedious but you put us at ease and made it delightfully fun. Everyone has been talking about how wonderful you are and how lucky I was to find you and I couldn't agree more! We are over the moon and eternally grateful.

We hope to see you again either in Paris or New York very soon.

All of my love to Pierre.

A bientot!

xox
Deirdre ... "

My Friend Brigitte Beling

2008-10-15T05:19:00.020-05:00

I have just listened to "Inspired By You", a new song by Brigitte Beling- She happens to be a friend, a talented make up artist, resides in Paris and has a wonderful voice. Brigitte has just released her new CD. You can listen to her music on Brigitte Beling, My Space or Weelbe. Buy her Music, it is going to cheer everyone up over the national TV debate of Mac Cain & Obama tonight !

Trash the dress in Paris!

2008-10-14T00:22:00.011-05:00

It is commonly called "Trash the Dress" in the U.S - Somehow, I do not feel the expression would do much justice to my photography. Paris is a beautiful backdrop to go out and spend a few hours with a bride who wants to take her wedding dress out of the draw one last time. It is a great opportunity for some wonderful portraits that you did not have the chance to do during your wedding day. IT is fun, relaxing, may be daring and always classic & Chic!

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

Simple French wedding bouquet

2008-10-13T06:11:00.004-05:00

A simple French, Elegant wedding bouquet that Miho chose for her wedding a couple of weeks back.

Opera entertainment at Chateau d'ermenonville

2008-10-09T05:52:00.012-05:00

I would like to share this little video that we filmed at chateau d'Ermenonville a few weeks back- For anyone looking at hiring opera singers to spice up your diner, those guys rock!

A wedding photographer in Paris, c'est moi!

2008-10-08T12:18:00.013-05:00

I do hope that you will all enjoy this little " About me " wedding video -
It made me laugh indeed as well as quite a few friends :)
It is about a wedding photographer who doesn't take himself too seriously
and obviously loves his job -

and a few words we have just received from Anna who is featured on the video

"... Hi Olivier

Just a quick note to thank you and Audrey for the most wonderful video.
We've watched it so many times - it makes us laugh and cry at the same
time! We particularly like the bit of my Dad at the end - very funny!
And the dancing scenes really captured the moment.

Please pass my thanks to Audrey.

Perhaps our paths will cross again - I will certainly recommend your
services to anyone looking for a photographer or videographer in France.

Best wishes to you.

Anna Mann ..."

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

French countryside wedding

2008-10-06T11:10:00.014-05:00

A few images of Miho and Olivier's wedding at chateau st. Julien, located near Poitier in the Poitou region. You can view a larger slideshow @ French countryside wedding
You can purchase a copy of the DVD going to Miho and Olivier's SlideShow - as well as email the DVD to friends and Family, browse the photo gallery, order picture as well as DVD's and Digital download for your MPEG-4 IPod video.
You can access the web gallery entering the bride's and groom family names directly @ olivier Lalin Weddings.

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

D700 and wedding photography

2008-10-06T10:40:00.007-05:00

I have just purchased the new D700 a few weeks ago - have been testing it on a few jobs already and it simply rocks! Finally starting to fully enjoy digital photography. I was just about to buy the D3 and thank God I spoke to my dear friend Laurent who advised me against it - I have no regrets. It is a smaller body, holds perfectly well in my hands, 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) - Everything i have been dreaming of and more. It is the perfect tool for a photo-journalist, reportage, wedding photographer. Well , I just rave about it but I am really exited to look at the images on my screen! It is the best thing Nikon has come up with in a long time.
Here is the best review around comparing the D700 to the D3 Nikon camera .

wedding at the Chateau st. Julien

2008-10-05T14:26:00.011-05:00

I have just returned from the "chateau st. Julien" where I was photographing a wedding over the week end ! The château lies in the center of the Poitou, a culturally rich but largely undiscovered region of west-central France that abounds in history, good food and clean air. I will post a slide show later on this week once I have processed some 2,000 photos -

New York City Chapel of Love

2008-10-05T08:55:00.005-05:00

While I lived in New York city, I photographed a few of my friends " intimate wedding affair " at the " New York City Chapel of Love " or rather the Manhattan marriage bureau at city hall. " The setting was a warren of offices on the second floor of the Municipal Building, its hallways lined with cracked tile floors, fading yellow walls and dim fluorescent lighting, where city employees have been giving true love a brief, secular send-off since 1916 " says the NY times article I have just read this morning. Nicole Bengiveno , a New York times photographer, documented a Day and a Life of the Marriage bureau at city hall before its closure. The photots are great and brought back wonderful memories!
New York City Chapel of Love

Wedding Hotel Crillon Paris

2008-09-29T12:23:00.022-05:00

You can view a larger slide show @ Wedding at the Hotel Crillon, Paris. Deirdre and Charles celebrated their wedding in Paris this past weekend. The weather was just superb, reminiscent of those beautiful summer days we've never quite had in Paris this year. Deirdre's dress is Oscar de la Renta, my favorite designer with Vivienne Westwood. They are now off to Radjastan and the Maldives, two of my favorite places. Please take me there :). I am going to start offering "Honeymoon Luxury packages" with special discount to the first client who takes me back to the Desert dunes of "Jailsamer".
Here is an interview of Oscar de La Renta for the N.Y Times.

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

Wedding video Paris

2008-09-29T05:15:00.016-05:00

By the way, we do provide high end DV video services, Super 8 as well as photography for your very special wedding day. You can view sample of Fine Art wedding video on "Olivier Lalin weddings" site. WE DO LOVE Super 8. IT is the film that our parents used in the 70s. It has this raw, stylistic quality that you will not get with modern DV technology.
Only it is cost-prohibitive for many of our clients to produce an entire wedding film with Super 8 or 16mm film. You might not be able to afford an entire wedding
footage. We can tailor a package where real super 8 film segments would be inserted in the HD video footage to add to the final product an edge.
We always give our clients the film on DVD as well as the rushes and the original Film strip in this "beauty" customized little box.

Meanwhile, here are a few words of appreciation from one of my bride.
" Dear Olivier,
You of all people should understand how words simply can not express our gratitude for the gift of your work.
You gave us our dream to hold onto - what a talent you have.
You are so wonderful and we feel just so very lucky that you were a part of our wedding and that you were the one to capture our memories.
And of course, everyone LOVED you!
Trish "

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

Wedding photographer France Album Sample

2008-09-01T05:49:00.016-05:00

The album presented above is a 10x10 size Asuka wedding Albums.

The wedding ceremony took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 50 Avenue Hoche , Paris 75008 - The architecture of the church reminds me of Le Corbusier's work at Firmini.
You can view more of the portrait session in the streets of Paris @ Korean wedding in Paris

You can view more of my wedding Portfolio at
"Wedding photographer France"

Family portrait in Paris

2008-08-26T14:28:00.008-05:00

I am often asked whether I wouldn't mind photographing a family portait in Paris, a pre wedding portrait or simply documenting a celebration. Of course I do, it is simply a lot of fun!

view Portfolio at
Wedding photographer France

Ermenonville Castle

2008-08-19T06:38:00.007-05:00

A happy bride photographed at the Chateau d'ermenonville some 45mn away from Paris.
Contact : 60950 ERMENONVILLE- France
ermenonville@leshotelsparticuliers.com
Tél.: 03 44 54 00 26 - Fax: 03 44 54 01 00

Vimeo and the new HD 30 video

2008-07-31T13:57:00.011-05:00

Fireplays from Jon Thomas on Vimeo.

I have been watching a lot of Vimeo lately. For anyone who has interest in moving 25f/sec images, it Rocks!
Simply put, Vimeo is the home for videos you make. Use Vimeo to upload and share videos with anyone, watch great videos,
meet new people, and explore the amazing world of personal video.
The quality of what you see on this Site is phenomenal and I love my new HD 30 canon camera.

Khula Happy Singers St. Lucia from Jan van der Meer on Vimeo.
Video shot on HD - I Love IT !

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Wedding photographer France

Wedding photographer's skills

2008-07-30T13:10:00.017-05:00

Make up by Tatsu Yamanaka @ Agent Marie France Thavonekham

Image manipulation with photoshop.
IT is a fun thing to play around with images ! The possibilities are endless. The aim is simply to enhance the portrait, giving it more of an edge, a dreamy feel ! But first, natural light is king and windows are always a real treat for a wedding photographer.

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Wedding photographer France

Gina Alexander handbags

2008-07-29T13:21:00.011-05:00

I am considering proposing the Gina Alexander designer photo handbag to my brides.
I think it is a cool product, curious to find out whether you would be interested
in purchasing one?
Looking forward to your comments
Thanks
OL

The French and wedding photography

2008-07-28T07:34:00.005-05:00

Sometimes when I speak to potential client for some wedding photography in Paris, they love my work but would like me to justify the price.

And here is where I find myself trying to explain to my client WHY... !
I always say that unfortunately not everyone can afford a Ferrari or a Louis Vuitton bag. Same goes for a wedding photographer's work though or rather photographer who will cover your wedding with style, passion and reverence for the couple and act of marriage. ( I dislike using the name "wedding photographer" in France as it is somehow underrated! ).

The fact of the matter is that outstanding wedding photography in France is a rare thing. Somehow the French are not willing to pay the price for beautiful wedding imageries, fall for the mass market product and take risk with their wedding photography. Strange thing really when you think of the history of photography in France back in the 50's and 60's with names like Cartier Bresson and Robert Doisneau.

Only today with the digital era, it seems that everyone is a photographer. Don't get me wrong, I consider my pricing to be very fair, and I Do enjoy the competition but I would love that some clients understand why that Louis Vuitton bag has that price. Same goes for the few of us who have dedicated some 15 years of their professional life to wedding photography to bring the theme to an "Art form".

With that said, I kind of feel sad about the way the wedding photography market is going in France, not so much due to the many " overnight wedding photographer " who claimed they had talent soon after purchasing their first digital camera and probably never processed a roll of Film but the fact that only a hand full understand that quality has a price.
France is renowned for its Luxury goods worldwide and I wish I could see more " Coco Chanel look alike " walking down the streets of St Germain.

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Wedding photographer France

Wedding Veils

2008-07-26T16:32:00.009-05:00

An occasion on which a Western woman is likely to wear a veil is on her wedding day, if she follows the traditions of a white wedding. Brides used to wear their hair flowing down their back at their wedding to symbolise their virginity, now the white diaphanous veil is often said to represent this.
It is not altogether clear that the wedding veil is a non-religious use of this item, since weddings have almost always had religious underpinnings, especially in the West: in the Christian tradition this is expressed in the Gospel passage, "What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder" (Mt. 19:6). Veils, however, had been used in the West for weddings long before this. Roman brides, for instance, wore an intensely flame-colored and fulsome veil, called the flammeum, apparently intended to protect the bride from evil spirits on her wedding day.
The lifting of the veil was often a part of ancient wedding ritual, symbolising the groom taking possession of the wife, either as lover or as property, or the revelation of the bride by her parents to the groom for his approval.

wedding portrait Paris

2008-07-25T13:55:00.015-05:00

Pale pink roses for a wedding bouquet in Paris works beautifully.
The portrait was taken at the "Jardins du Palais Royal" under the archades.

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Super 8 Wedding video in Paris

2008-07-25T01:18:00.011-05:00

Just LOVE this little super 8 jewel !

For anyone that has two passions in Life : " Paris and Photography," I have just read a NY Times article on the Paris photo Art Fair.

And a little comment from a bride about my Hometown Paris !
" Dear Olivier,
We love our photos! And our friends and family have been RAVING about them too. The photos are such a nice reminder of our special day, and of the wonderful team of people (like yourself) whom we spent it with.
Last, but not least, you were absolutely correct....Venice, Italy is no match for Paris!! We never forgot what you said when we were comparing the most beautiful cities in the world and you said "Venice? Venice is two blocks". Having finally been to Venice, we now have no doubt that your hometown is the most beautiful city in the world!"

photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
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Paris FAshion Shows

2008-06-26T16:33:00.003-05:00

I am covering the Men's fashion in Paris right now - It is fun, love doing it.
Few images on my Portrait - Editorial blog

French weddings

2008-06-20T02:49:00.013-05:00

Just a couple of "Classic French wedding photo"

Wedding photographer France