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WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
We're a team of Paris photographers who care about authenticity and genuine moments.
we create bespoke photoshoot experiences for you to soak in the magic of paris, while creating memories you will treasure forever!
Hey! I'm Janelle, a Kiwi living the dream in charming Provence, after bidding farewell to the vibrant streets of Paris. Back in July 2017, my husband and I embarked on an adventure, leaving behind our life in New Zealand to embrace the wonders of the City of Love. As a trained foster care social worker, I knew I had to put my career on hold, but little did I know that an exciting new path awaited me.
Paris, oh Paris! It's impossible to resist the allure of this breathtaking city. Every corner is filled with beauty, and it was here that my love for photography truly blossomed. What was once a simple hobby quickly transformed into a passion I couldn't ignore. In April 2020, I founded My Paris Portraits, and the journey has been nothing short of magical. Through my lens, I have had the incredible privilege of helping others fall in love with this remarkable city, just as I did.
After the birth of my twins in July 2022, my husband and I started fantasizing about having more space and embracing a slower pace of life for our growing family. In 2023, we made the exciting decision to move towards the lavender fields, sun, and rosé found in Provence. And just like that, My Paris Portraits is expanding once again to capture the enchanting beauty of Provence. Get ready, because My Provence Portraits will be launching in September 2023!
Meet the founder
Meet the team
In 2013 I moved to Paris to play professional volleyball. My plan was to come for one season, eat every pastry that France had to offer, and then head home to the US and get a job in accounting. Well…that plan didn’t entirely work out! I was successful in eating all the pastries, but I also met my husband that year and somehow one season of volleyball turned into 9 years in Paris!
I’ve been photographing as a hobby since I was in university but after retiring from volleyball I finally had the time to pursue it as more than a hobby! Living here has offered me the incredible opportunity to photograph friends and families who are here to enjoy the beautiful city of lights ✨
Half Aussie, half Malaysian, living the dream in Paris after coming for one year just to explore and travel… 7 years later, I’m still here! Formerly a nursery school teacher, I am just loving meeting new people and capturing beautiful moments on my camera out and about in the most beautiful city in the world. I have a freakishly good memory (to the point that it annoys my friends), and I’m an absolute fiend for useless trivia. When I’m not taking photos and exploring the city, you can find me eating delicious food somewhere with friends #summerbody2023
Amy
Katrina
Aprille
From a Filipino background, I was born and raised in Paris. I met my husband while I was living abroad for a few years and we decided to move back to Paris together. Coming back made me rediscover the city I grew up in and gain a new appreciation for all the cultural richness Paris has to offer! I like the arts, good coffee and books, but I also love to hike and enjoy nature (especially the ocean).
Growing up, I also followed along in my father’s passion for photography. This hobby has already given me the honor of capturing some of my friends' big life events and I love the way it helps us to relive beautiful memories
Charlotte
I moved to Paris 7 years ago from New Zealand to work in theatre production and performance.
I'm a lover of cycling anywhere and everywhere in Paris, eating out at all the best new spots in my neighbourhood (one of my absolute favorites is martin boire et manger) and all things theatre!
Social media and community management is something that I came to really enjoy as it has a lot of parallels to theatre: it’s all about story telling and connecting to a community of people! I've been behind the emails and running the MPP socials since August 2022.
Team Members
5
YEARS IN BIZ
3
COFFEE'S DRUNK
763
Photoshoots
226
“My Paris Portraits made our dreams come true! Janelle is absolutely the best at what she does and our photo session with her was the highlight of our trip. Everything about it was magical and so much fun.”
"My fiancé and I had a beautiful and fun photoshoot with the most talented and professional photographer Katrina! She knows how to make us comfortable to capture natural face expressions from unique angles. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the pictures!
"Our photography session with Amy was enjoyable, easy and the photos look stunning! MPP is very personable, responsive and truly know the best spots for each photo style. Our wedding photos have romantic winter look while our other photos are casual and sweet. Talk about understanding the assignment!
"Janelle was such a joy to work with and captured the most incredible photos! Janelle helped us feel so comfortable and natural during the shoot and I think this really shines through in the final product!"
“Janelle is the best photographer to work with. Hands down. You know when Janelle's behind the lens that the pictures will be incredible.”
"I asked Janelle to take some portraits of me for my LinkedIn page, and they turned out fantastic! Janelle was extremely professional and friendly, and I would highly recommend her for your Paris photography needs!"
"The photos came out amazing, her final edits to them were great, they gave the pics a very unique look and I still looked like me!"
"My friends and I had the best time taking photos with Janelle! She is the sweetest and makes the photo shoot super comfortable and fun! It was a really magical, fun way to experience Paris with my friends as well!"
"We had a perfect photoshooting with Janelle. She is a lovely person, with good vibes, and good skills!
She has a good eye for nice locations to shoot and good ideas for poses."
"Janelle is a warm and nice person to talk to, you feel you know her from before. The photoshoot was done very profesionally and she had lots of patience because we have two kids under 5, I highly recommended if you want pictures from your family in Paris."
"In addition to be incredibly talented, Janelle is very professional and organized. She gave us a range of locations to schedule the shoot, met us promptly at the start time, and was a joy to be with. My wife and I love our photos and look forward to displaying them for years to come."
"We had our second family photo shoot with Janelle and it turned out amazing. She is easy going, which makes the kids feel so comfortable getting their photo taken."
"I can't say enough great things about my experience with Janelle and My Paris Portraits! She has a wonderful way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and on the streets of Paris.
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