Through the Lens: Paris in Pictures (Part I)

May 16, 2025

In this special photo essay, we step into the city we love so much – Paris – as seen through the lens of our French Consul chief photographer, Heather Miles, a gifted photographer with an eye for detail and vintage tone.

Captured during her recent travels, these quiet images, mostly shot at sunrise, create a certain longing — not just for Paris’ landmarks, but its light, its texture, and its rhythm. Each frame tells a story of a city that never hurries beauty.

This is Paris in stillness. A love letter in shades of sepia.

Street Photography

“I set out at pre-dawn and wandered the streets when very few people were out and about,” says Heather. “As the sun came up, it hit the buildings and created a spectacular glow reminiscent of the photographers of old.”

Her Inspiration

“I drew inspiration from those iconic Parisian photographers from the last century. Masters like Eugène Atget, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Brassaï and Willy Ronis. Each captured Paris – the city and its people – in a unique and captivating way. The images of these photographers also influenced my choice to give the photos a vintage look, reminiscent of old black and white photography.”