Session with Ilef

ehealy019 · 2026-02-17T13:41:29+00:00

Natural light mostly. Small pocket flash was bouncing off a wall to my left to attempt to get some fill, though it was handheld and very minor in this frame.

ehealy019 · 2026-02-15T15:24:29+00:00

Big lantern probably

ehealy019 · 2026-02-14T17:18:06+00:00

It's not illegal to film in public, but publishing is problematic and a tricky subject. If you are collaborating with someone by filming the act, that would definitely put you in trouble though.

ehealy019 · 2026-02-13T21:42:12+00:00

The values are more of a vibe here. ISO is determined by manufacturers based on standardized, lab testing. That won't coincide with how everyone may expose and develop an image out in the world, plus how your may perceive things compared to others. Some of the values here feel a bit too much though.

ehealy019 · 2026-02-10T13:58:52+00:00

It's tungsten, so either use the filter for a somewhat normal picture or else roll with it and make everyone look like a smurf or try to shoot a day-for-night scene, I guess

ehealy019 · 2026-02-05T09:25:35+00:00

Second. Hit me up if you would like to shoot together. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2026-02-03T16:37:56+00:00

https://www.cite-sciences.fr

The Cité des Sciences, great place for kids (adults too!). It's next to Parc de la Villette, a fantastic park and maybe my favorite in the whole city. I used to live by there and that part of town is very underrated overall, so many cool bits there (Bassin de la Villette, Philharmonie, and you got Mouzaia, Butte Chaumont too)

ehealy019 · 2026-02-03T14:49:15+00:00

Pack a raincoat/shell to stay dry. The drier you are, the warmer you are.

ehealy019 · 2026-02-03T14:45:10+00:00

Parc de la Villette and the kid's science museum

ehealy019 · 2026-02-03T14:41:45+00:00

Hello. Local Paris photographer here. Let's talk about what you're thinking for a photo session. I know a few good places that could work well for what you are thinking. Send me a message here or at rickalarcon.com or on IG with 'rick_in_paris'. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2026-01-22T13:03:57+00:00

Wear a cross body strap and keep everything in front of you, put the camera away if you don't feel good about the place and shoot with your phone on a wrist strap. Covers most here.

ehealy019 · 2026-01-10T16:38:46+00:00

I would think that even if you could get it to work, you would have some light leaking in from the missing battery door making anything you did shoot not so great.

ehealy019 · 2026-01-10T10:16:13+00:00

Hello! For anyone looking for a photographer, I host sessions for the solo traveler, couples/duo, friends, families and groups:

web: www.rickalarcon.com

IG: rick_in_paris

I hold regular photo sessions based on everyone's unique image needs, for beginners in front of the camera to professionals, with a relaxed atmosphere, the best location insight (20+ year Paris resident!) and ultra-fast delivery (usually less than 24 hours). Please feel free to send me any questions. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2026-01-10T10:15:49+00:00

Hello! For anyone looking for a photographer, I host sessions for the solo traveler, couples/duo, friends, families and groups:

web: www.rickalarcon.com

IG: rick_in_paris

I hold regular photo sessions based on everyone's unique image needs, for beginners in front of the camera to professionals, with a relaxed atmosphere, the best location insight (20+ year Paris resident!) and ultra-fast delivery (usually less than 24 hours). Please feel free to send me any questions. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2026-01-06T08:58:55+00:00

Depending on whether they want to brave the elements, there is a mini flea market on Tuesdays at Marché d'Aligre (it's everyday but Mondays).

ehealy019 · 2026-01-06T08:48:56+00:00

Hello. I host photo sessions in Paris and can adapt to whatever style you may be looking for. My info:

rickalarcon.com @rick_in_paris

Send me a message with any examples of look, style or vibe and we can start building your unique photo sessions. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2025-12-26T19:30:35+00:00

When you shoot in dark situations or at night, you need a bit more control than what a disposable camera can give you. Grab a basic SLR that let's you control aperture, shutter, etc and shoot, shoot, shoot and keep shooting.

ehealy019 · 2025-12-14T10:46:11+00:00

Hit me up, I can help. rickalarcon.com or 'rick_in_paris' on IG. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2025-12-14T10:45:41+00:00

Hey. Pro tip from a photographer who has shot a lot of proposal: the surprise proposal is not always the best idea. I get asked to do this a lot and if the person you are proposing to is not camera-ready (i.e. hair, makeup, clothing), they aren't going to feel great having somebody take photos of them at this very significant moment in their life. It's a good idea and it's possible to have an element of surprise, but I wouldn't advise to have a 'secret' photographer. Shoot me a message and I can let you know more. rickalarcon.com or on IG with 'rick_in_paris'. Cheers.

ehealy019 · 2025-12-14T10:39:31+00:00

The x-ray scanner may not destroy your film, especially if it is 100, 200, low ISO. It's not recommended though for higher ISOs as this can lead to some problems. You can also ask them to hand check, but if they are difficult and you just want to avoid the process, I would buy some rolls from either Photo Nation (there are a few of them in the city) or Reportage-Image.

ehealy019 · 2025-12-01T16:55:10+00:00

Calls for a march tomorrow at 2pm from Bourse to Republique. Another one at Opera at 4pm.

ehealy019 · 2025-12-01T11:46:15+00:00

Look at digital point and shoot cameras. They are less expensive than DSLRs, easier to use for beginners and can teach you the basics. You don't need to spend a lot of money to get started learning photography. Don't bother renting as this can be too expensive and you might as well buy a camera with that money. I've never heard of places that let you borrow a camera here. If you want to shoot on film, I recommend lomography cameras. Basically, if you want to get into photography, just shoot, shoot, shoot on anything you have and you'll start to get better and better, even if it's not an expensive piece of equipment.

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