10/11/2026
No one will get photos like these again.
Pose tip of the week: TAKE THE PHOTOS. ❤️
I always thought I’d get to plan a proper photoshoot at this spot at night after this trip. These were just some fun test shots as I wandered the streets of Paris.
This spot at the Louvre was open to explore late at night my first few visits to Paris (Pre Emily in Paris popularity level), but it’s since been blocked off. Now, instead of being able to respectfully explore in and around the Louvre at night, there are gates. And, most recently, it broke my heart to see they’ve even started turning the Louvre lights off after midnight.
I can’t go back and recreate these photos, and honestly, that makes me appreciate these not so perfect photos even more.
Ladies, take the photos. Even if it’s just your phone. (These are a mix of phone and dslr shots!) Even if the lighting isn’t great. Even if you feel awkward or aren’t sure what to do in front of the camera. Take them anyway. You don’t need perfect conditions to have photos you’ll be glad you have one day.
And if you’ve ever avoided taking photos because you feel uncomfortable in your body, feel awkward in front of the camera, or simply don’t know how to pose or take photos of yourself, I get it. And I’ve got you.
Comment or DM WAITLIST to be notified when my visual marketing course for female entrepreneurs (and travelers!) is ready. I’ll be teaching you how to feel more confident in front of the camera and create photos that tell your story through posing, storytelling, and planning the right shots for who you are and what you want to share.
And if you’d rather have me behind the camera, DM me to plan your own magazine worthy photoshoot. 🤪
Alexandra Jo Photography | DFW + Travel.