Louvre Museum Paris: Professional Photoshoot & Tickets
About this tour
Spend a session with a professional photographer at the Louvre in Paris and come away with polished, high-resolution images you actually want to share. Your photographer handles the posing and picks the best spots around the museum and its glass pyramid, working with the light to get shots that suit couples, families, or solo travelers. Louvre Museum admission with a reserved time slot is part of the plan, so you can shoot inside among the collections. Edited digital photos are delivered to you afterward.
Highlights
- Photograph in front of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, one of history's most famous paintings
- Pose beneath the glass pyramid, the museum's modern symbol and main entrance
- See the vast Egyptian antiquities collection of statues, reliefs, and artifacts spanning millennia
- View the Venus de Milo, a landmark of ancient Greek sculpture
- Walk the ornate Galerie d'Apollon, known for its gilded ceiling and royal decor
- See French painting including Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People
- Professional photos against iconic Parisian backdrops
- Get hands-on direction on posing and where to shoot from your photographer
- Sessions tailored to solo travelers, couples, and families
- Keep high-resolution digital images from the shoot
- An easy, no-fuss way to capture your Paris trip
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Professional photographer
- High-resolution digital images, professionally edited
How the Photoshoot Works and Good to Know
Your photographer meets you at an arranged, easy-to-find spot near your shoot location, then walks you through the setup with a quick introduction before getting started. From there they move you between the best backdrops in and around the Louvre, calling out poses and catching both candid and set-up shots while working with whatever light the day gives you. After the session, they select and professionally edit the strongest images and send them to you digitally, usually within a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the package.
Photoshoots run by mutual availability rather than fixed hours, and you can book anywhere from around sunrise to sunset. Early morning brings softer light and thinner crowds, while late afternoon and evening are best for golden-hour and twilight shots, so it helps to settle your preferred time with the photographer when you book. There is no strict dress code, but outfits you feel confident in and that suit Paris tend to photograph best; solid colors or subtle patterns work well, and couples or groups can coordinate looks. Check the forecast and dress for the weather. If it rains, photographers can often reschedule, find covered spots, or use umbrellas for a different look, and you're welcome to bring props like flowers, hats, or signs if you mention them ahead of time.
Weather in Paris
Local time 3:41 AM, UTC+02:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
- Tuesday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
- Wednesday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
- Thursday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
- Friday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
- Saturday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
- Sunday : 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45, 13:00, 13:15, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15, 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Meeting Point
Important Information
- Louvre tickets carry a reserved time slot; enter within 30 minutes of it, with access to the permanent collections and any temporary exhibitions open that day
- Booking online secures your entry and cuts wait times during busy periods
- The Pyramid entrance is busiest; when you can, use the Carrousel du Louvre entrance (Palais-Royal-Musée du Louvre metro) for faster entry
- Combo tickets can pair the Louvre with nearby options like a Seine River cruise
- Download the official museum app for maps, artwork details, and suggested routes
- Wear comfortable shoes; the museum is huge and involves a lot of walking
- Security and bag checks are mandatory, so allow extra time
- Prioritize key sections or follow a themed route to make the most of your visit
- Do not touch the artworks
- No re-entry once you leave the museum
- Prohibited: weapons, tools, heavy objects, explosives, and flammable or volatile substances
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries
- Bags or suitcases over 55 x 35 x 20 cm must be left at the coat check
- Personal photography is fine; professional gear and tripods may need permission
- Keep noise down and be considerate of other visitors
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