Will Ronis Photography Exhibition and Tour
Jean-Paul Lefret not only works as photographer, but he shares his knowledge and expertise as a leader of Paris “Secret†Photo Tours. The tour opens the more authentic side of Paris up to visitors and provides them with a unique souvenir (their pictures) to take home.
All levels of experience and cameras are welcome on the tour…and a chance to have fun.
Right now, Jean-Paul offers a special “Willy Ronis Tour†that commemorates this talented photographer, born in 1910. Jean-Paul will take you on site where Ronis lived and died: from the Rue Sorbier to the Parc de Belleville, from the Buttes-Chaumont to the Cours de Vincennes. At each site Jean-Paul will help you to recreate several gorgeous black and white snapshots with your own camera.
During the ‘mini’ tour, Ronis’ grandson, Stefan, joined us to share some unique insights about his talented grandfather. For example, Stefan took us to places where some of his most famous photos were taken and provided the story behind his works. One photo of Ronis shows a couple kissing on top of the famous tower in Place Vendome; Stefan shared with us that 30 years later Ronis found this couple again to retake the same photo at the same spot.
There is a half and full day option for tours. Sample schedules are:
Full Day Tour 10:00am – 3:00pm:
Meet at Jean-Paul’s private studio in the 19th arrondissement
Enjoy a small breakfast and meet other participants
Take a tour of Paris streets accompanied by Jean-Paul
Stop at a local café for lunch and a chance to view your photographs and pick-up valuable tips from Jean-Paul.
½ Day Tour 10:00am –1:00 pm:
Meet at Jean-Paul’s private studio in the 19th arrondissement
Enjoy a small breakfast and meet other participants
Take a tour of Paris streets accompanied by Jean-Paul
Additional 15€: Stop at a café for lunch
Background on Jean-Paul:
He works as a professional photographer and correspondent for large print magazines in San Paulo, Paris, Milan, and others. His clients include top brands such as Diesel, Sony, Nestlé, Leroy Merlin, Jacadi, Sony, Triton, Muratti, Miko, Fiat, Ariston, and Marks & Spencer. More information can be found at http://www.parisphototour.com/.
The tour coincides with a Willy Ronis exhibition that runs until August 22d, at Le Monnaie de Paris. Over 150 photos are show, from famous street scenes in Paris to photos taken in Eastern Europe.
Information:
Address: 11 quai de Conti 75006 (La Monnaie de Paris)
Métro: Odéon
Tél: 01 40 46 56 66
Admission: €7
Website: http://www.monnaiedeparis.fr/
