Avanza Wedding Workshop – Behind the Scenes in Paris
Paris is already one of the most photogenic places on the planet… add a wedding workshop into the mix and you’ve basically got a full day of visual opportunities.
My role at this event wasn’t to shoot the main setups — it was to capture everything behind the scenes.
The real moments.
The process.
The parts of the day people don’t always see.
And honestly, it’s one of my favourite things to shoot.
Capturing the Real Side of a Creative Day
Workshops are unique because they’re equal parts:
learning
experimenting
trying new ideas
figuring things out on the fly
collaborating with models
making the most of the environment
My focus was on documenting that side of the day:
photographers working with the models
how the setups were built
the little moments between shots
direction, movement, adjustments
the genuine atmosphere of being on the streets of Paris with a creative group
You get far more authenticity shooting BTS than you ever do from the perfect final frame — and that’s exactly what I leaned into.
A Mix of Locations Across Paris
The workshop moved between several spots across the city, each with its own look and feel:
side streets with natural, soft light
classic Parisian backdrops
hotel interiors and styled rooms
outdoor setups with texture and movement
intimate corners that made the day feel cinematic
Every location had its own mood, and I tried to capture how the team interacted with each space — not just the finished shot, but the journey of how they got there.
Why BTS Matters
Behind-the-scenes imagery gives people a look at:
how much thought goes into each shot
the collaboration between photographers, models, and stylists
the real energy of the day
all the details that often get missed
It’s storytelling in its purest form — documenting creativity as it happens.
The Avanza team created something genuinely inspiring, and it was great to capture the day in a way that feels honest, unposed and real.
A Brilliant Creative Day
Everyone involved brought something different — and that’s what made the workshop feel so alive.
From the setups to the locations to the people, the whole day had this effortless creative energy that was a joy to photograph.
Want Me to Capture BTS for Your Event or Workshop?
If you’re running a workshop, retreat, styled shoot or creative event and you want natural, clean BTS coverage that tells the full story:
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