People from across the world flock to Paris for its rich history in art, architecture, and intellectual achievement: its expansive avenues and manicured gardens inspire people in these fields to innovate. It's the same for me. I felt a draw to Paris' penchant for self-reflection and found myself feeling more motivated to practice my art than ever before.
Paris kept me on my toes. I spent my free time trying to see this magnifique city with a cinematic eye, while still staying true to my personal aesthetic. These are some of my favorite attempts at seeing cinematically — all in an anamorphic ratio.
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| A foyer in the Palais Garnier, framed by two regal busts. |
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| Classic Parisian homes juxtaposed with the ultra-modern Center Pompidou. |
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| A quaint afternoon at the Luxembourg Gardens. |
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| Rows of chandeliers at Notre-Dame. |
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| A view of the Holy Trinity Cathedral from below. |
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| City urbanization in the neighborhood of Clichy-Batignolles. |
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| Some friends on the Seine. |
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| Pillars at the Pantheon dwarf the surrounding neighborhood. |
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| Overlooking the city center from the top of the Eiffel Tower. |
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| A photography project for my Mass Media & Fashion course, showing off the glamor of the city — featuring the oddly gorgeous Arts et Métiers metro station. |
Dana F. is the Fall 2017 MOJO Photographer in Paris, France. She is currently a junior studying Cinema & Photography at Ithaca College.