As the day progressed, the area around the Eiffel Tower began to fill with life.

Street vendors, artists, and tourists brought a vibrant energy to the scene.  Capturing the Eiffel Tower isn’t just about the structure itself; it’s about the people and moments happening around it.  I took portraits of street performers and candid shots of tourists, blending the grandeur of the tower with the everyday life around it.  These moments showed Paris as both a destination and a place where life unfolds naturally.

The Eiffel Tower transforms at night.

As the sun sets, it’s as if the entire city holds its breath, waiting for the tower to light up.  The first flicker of the lights brought gasps from the crowd, and then, on the hour, the sparkling began.  For five minutes, the Eiffel Tower shimmered, casting an enchanting glow over the Seine River.  It’s a magical sight, and capturing it felt like preserving a piece of Paris’s heart.

In 2008 & 2022, the Eiffel Tower was transformed into a beacon of blue light, marking one of the most striking illuminations in its history.  The tower was illuminated in a deep blue hue with twelve golden stars arranged in a circle, representing the flag of the European Union (EU).  This unique lighting display celebrated France’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The blue lights and star emblem turned the Eiffel Tower into a symbolic tribute to European unity, underscoring France’s leadership role within the EU during that period.  Every night, the tower’s 20,000 bulbs came to life, casting a striking, almost surreal blue glow over Paris. The circle of stars, representing solidarity among the twelve founding nations of the EU, shimmered high above, reinforcing the message of collaboration and peace among European countries.