Four decades behind the lens. Six years of sharing the journey.
Welcome. I’m Ian — photographer, horn player, and writer living in the Vendée, near the Loire-Atlantique border. This blog has been running since 2019 and shows no sign of stopping.
You’ll find black and white film work, travel essays, orchestra photography, philosophical digressions about why any of us bother pressing the shutter, and the occasional camera review written by someone with strong opinions and a perhaps unreasonable attachment to grain. No algorithms chose what appears here. No agency wrote it. Just forty years of looking, and six of writing it down.
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Latest from the Field
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The Opening of the Film Archives – Nantes November 2016
In this series of photos from Nantes in autumn 2016, the city’s architecture is showcased, reflecting the essence and atmosphere of the place. The photographer approaches the city as a model, aiming to capture its character and personality through its buildings. The images offer a glimpse into the city’s story, from municipal baths to iconic… Read more
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Instagram’s Double-Edged Legacy: A Photographer’s Perspective
In 2010, Instagram revolutionized photography with filters and a global audience. But its algorithm now favors viral content over artistic expression, and influencer culture emphasizes fame over talent. This has led to a decline in photography on the platform. Photographers now face a choice: adapt to Instagram or seek alternative platforms that prioritize artistic integrity… Read more
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The Opening of the Film Archives – Carnac, 26/06/2016
A trip to Carnac, captured through grainy HP5 film, brings back memories of childhood holidays and family dynamics. The stones, once freely explored, now stand cordoned off, as enduring witnesses to history. Embracing film photography’s simplicity, the author finds a profound connection and a timeless, storytelling journey amidst evolving landscapes. Read more
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Film photography, the opening of the archives
Good evening Dear Reader. You may have noticed, and then again, you may not have noticed, that I have created a couple of new pages. Instead of adding article categories to my site in the menus, I have created pages with a carousel showing collections of articles in one specific category. This started with Photography… Read more
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Seeing the World Through 35mm: Street Photography with the Fujifilm X100F
The author discusses the appeal of the 35mm lens for street photography and environmental portraits, as well as their experience with the Fujifilm X100F camera. They highlight the lens’ versatility, practical tips for street photography, and comparisons with other focal lengths. The conclusion emphasizes the subjective nature of lens choice and encourages using what one… Read more
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Black and White Conversion
Some people see in colour, but I tend to see in black and white. I don’t know if it’s because I come from the world before digital, where “serious” photography was always monochrome. It just resonates with me more, and with you too, Dear Reader. Or at least I hope it does because in all… Read more
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.
About the Photographer
I am not an influencer. I am not a brand.
I am a photographer, ever so slightly 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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