Photography, a passion at the heart of my passions.
A natural observer of my environment, I’ve always been fascinated by the visual. At the age of ten, a Polaroid camera allowed me to begin exploring the world of photography. But it was truly during my teenage years, in my village, that the "click" happened—black-and-white film became my main mode of expression.

I am self-taught, learning mostly through books on light and color—long before tutorials were a thing. I was also fortunate to take a few classes with professionals. Buying an Olympus OM10, with the support of a passionate volunteer who guided me through my first steps, marked a turning point. He even helped me set up a darkroom at his parents' home. I kept developing my images until a move forced me to stop—right at the dawn of the digital age.

Before that, I participated in a black-and-white photography competition on the theme of the Vexin in Pontoise, where I won second prize. That was real recognition of my work.

Photography took a new turn with the arrival of a smartphone and a hybrid camera, which I also use in my work as a videographer. The passion came rushing back. My reflexes returned, and over the past two years, my photographic output has been intense. In 2018, I won an award for the Frontières series, again on the theme of the Vexin, in collaboration with the Regional Natural Park.

For me, photography is comparable to painting—it’s a true act of construction, both in the moment of capture and in post-production. I'm curious about everything, and my subjects are varied, though I do have preferences. The greatest emotion comes when a subject seems to “call” to me. It may sound mystical, but it's real—like what I experienced while capturing Imprévu, a photograph that tells a story.

Today, I present the first exhibition of my Naturbaines series. This project explores the boundaries between the natural and the urban, seeking to fuse these two worlds through photography.