observer makes the image his/her own, builds his/her
symbolism, his/her own narrative."
Which photographers (or artists) would you consider
your biggest influences?
In this ear of digital technology and social networks, we
discover a multitude of good photog raphers. Some of
them are better than big names but remain unknown. It
also depends on my mood. At the moment, names that
come to mind are Rob Daly, Julien Benhamou and
Formento Formento.
If you could no longer express yourself through
photography, what other medium would you choose to
explore?
With this question, do you wish I were dead? (Laughs)
Do you have your own studio? If so, where?
I mainly work in a studio in Vincennes, just next to Paris.
Although I can't have my own studio, I was lucky to find
premises shared with two other photographers. We
share our schedules so that we can organize our photo
shoots and split the expenses?
Is there something you'd like to say to aspiring
photographers? Any tips for them?
You have to be honest and respectful towards others'
work. Each one of us sees things differently, and that's
good because that's what artistic wealth and diversity is
about. Too many people (photographers and models
alike) are self-centered. Sharing, receiving, learning,
listening, watching are key words, but not only in
photography.
What would you say is the essential thing you need to
have, if pursuing a career in photography?
A quote by Julien Duvivier: "Photography is both a
charming and abominable art." I'll let the readers draw
their own conclusions.
"In this ear of digital
technology and social networks,
we discover a multitude of good
photographers. Some of them
are better than big names but
remain unknown."
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