Paris, City of Light 2026 – 10 photo shoots

Ahhh, Paris, that wonderful, romantic City of Light, is steeped in culture and history as shown in its architecture, monuments, and museums.

BCPA has timed our visit to take advantage of lower rates in the city.

Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, or districts, and while we can’t possibly visit them all in this short time, I’ll show you my favorite locations to photograph.

There will be places with such familiar names as the Latin Quarter, la Rive Gauche (Left Bank) and its Bouquinistes (book stalls), the newly refurbished Notre Dame with those amazing gargoyles, The Louvre (note the capital “T”), la Tour Eiffel, always amazing, Saint-Germain-des-Prés (where we will be based), Montmartre, to name a few. There are also the arches, monuments, and wonderful streets, both broad and narrow.

We may see toy sailboats racing on the pond in Jardin du Luxembourg where Margo’s dad sailed the same-styled boats when he was six, pétanque (a form of boules) being played in the parks, the Bateaux-Mouches and Batobus making their trips up and down the Seine, art exhibits, the bridges with their different characters, and maybe music in one of our favorite areas of the city.

And there is so much more that makes Paris unique. We will try to take in some galleries to introduce you to photographers whose work you may not yet know. That all depends upon what is showing where!

This is where The Barefoot Contessa’s English granny took part in café society back in the 20s, and not much has changed since then. You’ll see people gathered in cafés intensely discussing art and the issues of the day. We’ll find time to take breaks at these little restaurants, grab a bite to eat, and give our feet a rest, for we will be walking a lot. It is the way to really see and savor the city and, of course, to photograph it.

And if there is enough interest, we may even do a side trip to Giverny where Monet painted his famous water lilies and poppies.

Margo is pretty fluent in French and has been since she was in grade school. If you can manage a “Bonjour” (bon-JHOOR = hello), “S’il vous plaît” (SEAL-voo-PLAY = please), or “Merci” (mare-SEE = thank you), it is always appreciated! The French “r” is made with a gargle without the gurgle.

Here, you’ll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs. (Click here for instructor galleries.) With only 8 participants, you will get plenty of attention. Unless you are in bed or on the loo, Margo is with you, not to tell you what to photograph, rather to help you seek your own vision in a more compelling way. And let’s not forget the amazing daily critiques that many feel is the most important part of BCPA’s workshops. Everyone participants, and pros even learn from and get inspired by the work of beginners. You will be inspired by the sights and sounds of this magical city …

Margo Taussig Pinkerton and her late husband, Arnold “Arnie” Zann, were a team of working fine-art photographers whose images have been widely published in most major domestic and international magazines. They were also privileged to work for top Fortune 500 corporations. After 9/11, Margo and Arnie retired from editorial and commercial work and put thier efforts into the workshops that Margo started back in the earlyh\ 80s, ones that Arnie and she brought to their current level, and that Margo continues to run. Her passion for photography is infectious, and she loves sharing a lifetime of professional experiences with her participants. For more information about Margo and her late husband, go to https://www.BCphotoadventures.com/about-instructors/,

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