By: Ding
The world-famous Eiffel Tower, also known as the Paris Tower, is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. As the name suggests, the tower is not only a landmark of the city, the tallest building in Paris, but also a cultural symbol of France. It’s safe to say that every visitor to Paris will make a stop here. But how exactly should you shoot the tower to capture something truly unique—something more than just a typical tourist photo? This time, Fever Travel is here to introduce 7 great photography techniques for the Eiffel Tower!
1) The Most Classic Approach
The most classic way is to fit the full view of the tower into your lens—especially ideal on clear, blue-sky days with fluffy white clouds. Check out the member photos below.
Photo by cowcowboy2
2) The Cropping Method
A great photo is one that tells the most compelling story or captures the most striking scene. Highlighting the most essential part of the tower is also a great technique—refer to the member photos below for inspiration.
Photo by aorsh1
3) The Reflection Technique
You don’t always have to shoot your subject head-on. Using reflections can produce unexpectedly beautiful results. To capture reflections, wet ground (even after rain!) is one option, and the reflection in eyeglasses is another.
4) The Foreground Technique
Even the most beautiful scenes benefit from supporting elements. If the Eiffel Tower is your main subject, then the foreground acts as its supporting cast. Paris is a city rich in character, where locals love cycling—using a bicycle as a foreground element to frame the Eiffel Tower is simply perfect.
Photo by aorsh1
5) Silhouette / Long-Distance Photography
At 324 meters tall, if you want to capture both the Eiffel Tower and the cityscape of Paris in one shot, head to higher floors. This photo was taken on the 7th-floor rooftop of Galeries Lafayette during dusk, creating a stunning silhouette effect.
6) The Sunset Method
Make use of the varying colors throughout the day to highlight the charm of the Eiffel Tower. Among them, the golden “magic hour” during sunset is the best time. The same scene becomes extraordinarily beautiful when set against the hues of dusk.
Photo by wallacewoo
7) The Night Photography Method
Aside from sunset, shooting the Eiffel Tower at night is another unique approach. But capturing just the tower alone can feel a bit plain. Take this photo for example: using moving vehicles on the road as the foreground helps bring the Eiffel Tower into the scene beautifully.
Photo by Lewis2007
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