Four decades behind the lens. Six years of sharing the journey.
Welcome
“Photography, for me, is not about gear or trends — it’s about presence. It’s about standing still in a rushing world and saying: this moment matters.”
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
With over 40 years of capturing light, shadow, and soul — from the cobbled streets of Nantes to the misty peaks of the Pyrenees — this blog is my open journal. Here, you’ll find black and white film archives, vibrant digital travelogues, personal essays, and quiet reflections on why we press the shutter at all.
Every image is edited by my hand. Every word, chosen with care. No algorithms. No agencies. Just decades of seeing — and sharing.
Featured Projects
- The UK Chronicles
Light, minimalism, and preparation.
Shot entirely on the Fujifilm X100F during a recent solo journey through Britain — a deliberate exercise in traveling light, seeing deeply, and preparing for the sensory overload of China. - The Film Archives
Memory in monochrome.
A vault unlocked: black and white film photographs from Nantes, Clisson, and beyond — captured long before this blog existed. Grain, patience, and timeless moments. - Photography Philosophy
Why do we do this?
Not a tutorial. Not a gear guide. A quiet exploration of purpose — the “why” behind the viewfinder. For those who photograph not to post, but to feel. - The Orchestra Visit to China
Culture, chaos, and concert halls.
A visual symphony from the road with the orchestra — temples, trains, backstage glances, and the electric silence before the first note.
Latest from the Field
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The Fujifilm X100F
I use a Fuji X100F as my every day camera and love it for different reasons. Firstly, this article is not a collaboration with Fuji or anyone else for that matter. Will I fan boy on my Fuji camera? Possibly. Is that a problem for me? Nope. Is that a problem for you? I haven’t… Read more
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Cassiopée, Queen or Constellation?
The Cassiopée that I will be talking about is neither. She is not a star that looks like the letter W, nor is she an arrogant queen of Aethiopia who annoys the god of the sea. Mine is a barber. She works where I get my beard taken care of was part of the article… Read more
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CYSO City Youth Symphony Orchestra (Hull)
Right, this post might be a little introspective and even border on the nostalgic. Mother, you have been warned, read on at your own peril. This week has been a good one. In fact, it’s been a really good one. Last weekend I was on holiday and it seems to have been nothing less than… Read more
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Why do I bother taking photos?
Sometimes you read an article, or watch a YouTube video that makes you sit up and think, yeah, that person’s right about that. Why do I even bother? Is it about self-validation through the Gram? Is it the process? Is it to provide a document? Watch the video first and then we’ll come back and… Read more
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Beauty of the mundane update
I have been busy with my camera trying to find some beauty in the mundane and here is a little video showing my efforts for this week… There are other photos and they will gradually be added to the Instagram feed so they’re off. It’s still a project and might change over time in the… Read more
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Beauty of the Mundane
The content touches on nostalgia for old-style newspapers and radio, the impact of a YouTube channel on the author’s perspective, and an intention to explore beauty in the ordinary through photography. It emphasizes the importance of observing everyday life and embracing imperfection. The author introduces a new Instagram project to capture and share the beauty… Read more
About the Photographer
I am not an influencer. I am not a brand.
I am a photographer — stubborn, analogue at heart, digital when needed, and fiercely independent. I’ve been developing my own film since the 1980s. I built this blog in 2019, not for followers, but for focus.
I do not outsource my editing. I do not chase trends. I shoot what moves me — and I hope, sometimes, it moves you too.
“Commercial editing offers and unsolicited partnerships will not be published or replied to. This space is sacred — for art, not advertising.”
A Note from a Reader
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— A kind visitor, September 2025
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