The high altar of the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Nantes, photographed on a Nikon FE with Ilford HP5 Plus 400, black and white 35mm film

Waiting for the Light: Reclaiming the Cathedral with Ilford HP5+

Ian’s contemplative journey through Nantes’ Saint-Pierre Cathedral, captured on Ilford HP5 Plus film with a Nikon FE. This black and white photography essay explores reclaiming sacred space from municipal spectacle, celebrating grain, silence, and winter light. A meditation on film photography as spiritual practice and architectural reverence in France’s historic cathedrals.

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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes, captured in black and white — clouds gathering, light slipping across stone and river, Canon 6D Mark II

Where I’ve Been: Life, Photos & Bursting Tyres

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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