About

Welcome to my photography homepage!

A few words about me… First, some quick facts: I was born near Paris in 1968 and have lived in Germany since 1990.

I started taking photos at the early age of six, certainly inspired by my father, who was photographing both professionally and privately at the time. I don’t clearly recall the pictures themselves, but I was fascinated by that little box (a Kodak camera for 127 roll film). Around the age of ten, my parents gave me my first 35mm camera—a Mamiya 135 EE, which I still own. I started with holiday and family photos, and I haven’t stopped since.

The next milestone came when I was 17. I began developing black-and-white film and making prints in my parents’ bathroom and later in my first flat. That was when I fell in love with the black-and-white aesthetic. I still love it today. I sometimes ask myself if it’s just nostalgia? I still listen to vinyl records, too. I’ve concluded that I simply appreciate the tactile aspects of photography. It starts with the gear and ends with a physical print in my hands. This process brings me a great deal of satisfaction.

The process is enjoyable, but what about the results? What am I seeking? It’s easier to say what I’m not looking for: portraits or photographing people. It’s simply not my cup of tea, which probably says a lot about my personality. I prefer capturing objects, scenes, and (urban) landscapes that catch my eye, always trying to translate what I see and feel into a photograph. The learning process is slow and laborious; being in the right mood with enough motivation doesn’t happen every day. Choosing the right angle, finding a good composition, waiting for the light, and consciously breaking the “rules” — it’s all wonderfully complex.

On this website, you will find a selection of photographs I’ve decided to keep. This says nothing about their objective quality; I simply like them at the moment. If you have feedback or wish to get in touch, please send me an email. You won’t find me on social media.

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