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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Vocation
This can sound something like a strange word nowadays, but as a Catholic, it was omnipresent during my youth, or at least I thought so. When I was at boarding school, the monks taught us about the monk’s life and how one could become a monk. The local parish priest when I was younger was… Read more
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Happy New Year?
Happy New Year Dear Reader, and thank you for continuing to read my twice monthly drivel that spews forth from my obviously damaged mind. Maybe it’s reassuring for you to have somebody madder than yourself? Or maybe I just admit it and embrace it! I think at the beginning of any year we always look… Read more
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The holidays
Hello. I have a friend called Julie Dodge and she is a photographer in Brooklyn NY. I have asked her to mentor me and maybe put me in a different direction with my photography and help me develop as a photographer. She’s full of talent and is somebody that I admire greatly. She suggested that… Read more
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Merry Fu**ing Christmas
I’m presenting another entry for the « Understatement of the Year 2020” competition. It’s been a strange kind of year. I’m wondering how I am coming out of it. Trigger warning, I may talk about mental health in this article so get over it pussies! Normally at this time of year, I’m never really good and… Read more
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Lockdown 2.0
The government has imposed another lockdown due to rising COVID-19 cases. The author expresses frustration at the government’s policies and the impact on social interactions. They also comment on the U.S. election and express skepticism about the new leadership’s ability to bring about significant change. Plans for photography outings have been dashed by lockdown. Read more
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Bourrée ou Macé?
Initially, the author planned to visit a Loire Valley castle but opted to rest instead. After waking without brain fog, they attempted to visit Chateau de Plessis Bourée, only to find it closed. They explored the more accessible Chateau de Plessis Macé, learning its historical significance while capturing exterior photos before making future visit plans. 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
“j’adore… il y a des jours avec, et les jours sans….”
— A kind visitor, September 2025
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