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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China – Hangzhou to Shao Xing
Join me on a reflective journey through Hangzhou and Shao Xing as I embrace small victories on New Year’s Day. From a bustling local market to the simple joy of finding the perfect gift for my son, today marks a quiet triumph that shifts my perspective on life’s challenges. Read more
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China – Shenzhen to Hangzhou
oin a musician’s journey through China on New Year’s Eve, filled with unexpected frustrations, cultural encounters, and personal reflections. From Shenzhen to Hangzhou, this piece offers an honest and humorous look at life on tour, highlighting the emotional ups and downs of travel, exhaustion, and celebration. Read more
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China – Shenzhen day 4 – Shenzhen to Huizhou to Shenzhen.
Join me on a memorable day in China, where kindness and cultural beauty shape an unforgettable experience. From scenic lakes in Huizhou to unexpected connections with local fans, this journey through Shenzhen and Huizhou offers insights into travel, music, and the human connection. A tour to remember. Read more
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China – Shenzhen Day 3
Discover the adventure of a day off in Shenzhen, where relaxation, cultural exploration, and photography meet. Join the author as they reflect on their solo journey through the city, offering an insider’s view of life on tour, unique cultural observations, and personal moments captured through the lens of the Fujifilm X100F. Read more
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China – Operation Shenzhen Nights
Explore the vibrant nightlife of Shenzhen in ‘China – Shenzhen Nights,’ where personal experiences blend with the city’s energy. Join the author as he captures candid moments, street food adventures, and the essence of Chinese New Year celebrations. A perfect read for photography, travel, and cultural enthusiasts. Read more
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China – Shenzhen Day 2
Explore Shenzhen’s dynamic transformation from its humble beginnings to a thriving metropolis in this reflective travel piece. Discover the contrasts between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, a personal street photography journey, and a visit to McDonald’s. Experience the charm of the city, its atmosphere, and culinary adventures from a unique perspective. 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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