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.
Start anywhere. Stay as long as you like.
Latest from the Field
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The Mamiya C220 Review: Is This Medium Format Beast Worth It in 2025
Honest thoughts on the Mamiya C220—its weight, quirks, and stunning image quality—for film photographers considering medium format. Read more
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Choosing the Right Film Format: 35mm vs. Medium Format Photography
In the world of film photography, choosing between 35mm and medium format can significantly impact your results. This article explores their major differences, from image quality and aspect ratio to depth of field and cost. Whether you prioritize convenience or outstanding image quality, the choice should align with your artistic vision and goals. Read more
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Happy Not Dead Day 2024
The evolution of birthdays is a bittersweet journey, from childhood excitement to forced fun and introspection. Recalling past celebrations, each era brought new traditions and perspectives. Despite discomfort, recent celebrations with family and reflection on aging brought gratitude. Despite reluctance, the enduring love and memories make birthdays a journey of mixed emotions. Read more
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Navigating the Digital Abyss: Unmasking the Devil’s Tactics in Online Discourse
In the digital realm, internet comment sections have become battlegrounds of raw emotion and discord, where differing viewpoints are met with hostility and close-mindedness. The prevalence of self-centeredness and intellectual dishonesty presents a challenge to meaningful dialogue. Embracing the Church’s teachings of humility and open-heartedness can lead to a digital space characterized by empathy, respect,… Read more
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Happy New Year
The author reflects on New Year greetings and wishes readers peace and hope for the upcoming year. They emphasize finding peace in solitude and family, sharing experiences of holiday chores and time spent with loved ones. The piece also touches on faith and tradition. Overall, it conveys a message of gratitude and well-wishes for the… Read more
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Frame It Right: The Art of Composition in Photography Part IV
In my previous articles, we’ve embarked on a journey to understand the basics in photography. I have talked about exposure, set out some of the “rules” of composition, and even delved into the world of colour theory. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the rule of odds and the rules of space, two fundamental… 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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— A kind visitor, September 2025
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