I went to the Merville Battery in August 2019, between Pegasus Bridge in the morning and the war cemetery at Ranville in the afternoon. I wrote about both of those and never wrote about this, and the photographs sat on a disk for seven years. This is the part of that day I had let go of.
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There’s a photography blog I keep coming back to, and I want to tell you about it. Monochromia is a collective — photographers from Chicago, Nuremberg, Rome, Washington D.C., and a village on the Nile, all posting one black and white image at a time with barely a word of explanation. I contribute the occasional shot from France, which makes me biased. It also makes me a better photographer.
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Seven years ago today, Killian and I followed a painted green line through Nantes for twelve kilometres. In thirty-six-degree heat. With a Canon 6D Mark II and no…
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I had no plan, no destination — just a car, a camera, and an afternoon to fill. I missed the bridge at Ancenis, ended up on the wrong road, and somehow landed at Montjean-sur-Loire with a river wider than I’d ever seen. The Canon 6D Mark II and I made the best of it.
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Clisson on a warm Wednesday in May. The medieval château, the weirs on the Sèvre Nantaise, the old stone bridge with its cross. A familiar town — but this time the film bag stayed at home. Instead: the Canon 6D Mark II, a 16–35mm, a 24–70mm, a 70–300mm, and the nagging question of whether producing this many good images this easily is something to be proud of.
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This article follows a deeply personal journey through the Pyrenees Mountains to the Pont d’Espagne — a place in France often mistaken for being in Spain. It’s not just a travelogue, but a reflection on fatherhood, healing, and connection. Along the way, there’s ice cream, photography, winding roads, and moments of quiet understanding between a father and son.
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Life’s been moving fast—tyres bursting, kids flying the nest, and new creative paths unfolding. In this update, I share recent travels to Lourdes and Brittany, explore black and white photography, dabble in video and drones, and reflect on the ever-shifting balance between life, art, and storytelling.
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The author expresses excitement about their upcoming trip to the UK after 30 years abroad. They anticipate driving through familiar routes, stopping at service stations, and photographing various locations in Northumberland. Despite being “continental,” the UK remains their nostalgic home. The trip will be a blend of comfort, nostalgia, and photographic exploration.
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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…
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Feeling burnt out, I decided to escape to the Vendée coast. Armed with my camera, I rediscovered familiar places in a new light. From charming towns to bustling oyster farms, the 24-70mm lens captured it all. The trip was a refreshing reminder to step off the hamster wheel and find magic in everyday beauty.
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In May 2024, I took on the challenge of photographing a friend’s sister’s hen-do. Despite feeling out of place, I captured memorable moments with my camera setup. The highlight was a themed restaurant, where we reminisced about the 80s and 90s. After an eventful day, I shared the edited photos, letting them speak for me.
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This journey into video-making has been a rewarding adventure. From knowing very little about it, I now have a viewable and engaging result, meeting the brief for new employee training. Learning new software and equipment has been invigorating. The future holds more opportunities for video projects, and I am excited to explore further into this creative realm.
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