I’m having a hard time keeping this blog section alive considering the various social medias channels available. The best place to catch updates is my instagram page !
Pointu - Festival & Exhibition 2023
The best place to catch updates would be my instagram page but I can not not post about Pointu Festival !
I have started working for this Festival in 2017 when I approached them after seeing the Line Up that contains most of my favorite bands. It takes place by the sea in South of France on an amazing location and it always hasa very curated line-up.
This year, I was asked to exhibit a selection of 50 images. Half of the images were displayed in a tent next to the main stage and the other half were part of an Art installation by the second stage. A stressful yet amazing opportunity for my first exhibition in France ! I will never thank them enough for giving me the chance to show my work. A very big thank you too to everyone who took the time to visit the installations and send me messages about it. It was amazing to see my images printed so big and to hear feedbacks about my work.
To add to that amazing experience, the Line Up was again fantastic with Idles, Kevin Morby, Viagra Boys, A Place to Bury Strangers, Mamalarky…
Check out on my Instagram to see some images of the exhibition and of the performances too !
Round Up - Year 2022
A quick note to apologize for the silence on the blog. Life got a bit crazy, and I let the updates slip through the cracks.
I realize that consistency is key, mostly for the algorithms that dictate my internet rankings. So, I'm diving into the blogging with a quick 2022 Round Up.
2022 was eventfull and fun and very busy straight out of the Covid break.
I went on Tour with Amy MacDonald, Calexico and Jeff Parker. I worked on Rupaul Drag Race and was part of the official photography Team for a few festivals including the super cool Primavera Sound, Aluna Festival in France, Food London, Pointu, Truck Festival, Celtic Connections, TRNSMT and Connect in Scotland, …
I also shot Christine & the Queens amazing performances at Southbank Center in London for his Press. What a show !
And I ended the year photographing a few dates of my favorite band The Cure European Tour.
All of those updates can be seen on my Instagram !
Desert Daze - Festival 2021
I was so happy to be back taking photos in the US after such a long time not beeing able to travel due to the Pandemic !
With Lake Perris in southern California as its backdrop, Desert Daze aims to be an intimate Festival with a sharp Line Up and an amazing atmosphere ! The 2021 edition was scaled down but still pretty exciting with The War on Drugs, Kamasi Washington, Deap Vally, Ty Segall, Kikagaku Moyo and many more bands on the bill. Definetely one on my list of favorite Festivals. A few pictures below :
COP 26 - Nov 2021
Here is a photo of strong duo @txaisurui & Tanya Steele of @wwf_uk at @cop26uk
I am grateful to have worked with very inspiring organisations during COP26:
@wwf_uk working on wildlife conservation of endangered species and nature
@livinglanguageland offering a platform to endangered language-holders to share a story that reflects a relationship to land and nature
@conservationorg working to protect the nature that we rely on for food, fresh water and livelihoods through cutting-edge science, innovative policy and global reach
@camfed campaigning for female education in Africa to help the most vulnerable girls and young women to create the future they imagine
@world_habitat_awards
working with local communities in the mountainous regions of Northern Pakistan, to help them adapt to the rapidly changing
@julies_bicycle mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate and ecological crisis
@nationalyouththeatre gives young people the opportunity to learn as much about themselves and how to relate to others, as they do about acting and technical theatre.
Christine & The Queens - La Vita Nuova UK EP Launch
In March, I was commissionned to document the UK Launch of Christine & The Queens New EP “La Vita Nuova”. A very intimate gig at Moth Club in London and a pleasure to work with Chris again. The last show that I have covered before Lockdown.
Calexico + Iron & Wine - Tour Diary July/November 2019
I’ve been working with Calexico for a few years now and It was a pleasure to go on the road with them and Iron & Wine. Amazing Tour again. Click on the photo below to see my fave images of those Tours.
War Horse - National Theatre
In December, I was commissionned to go to Paris and photograph the production stills and bacstage images for the acclaimed National Theatre play War Horse. A production like no other with flawless performances from its actors and lifesize puppet Horses !
Austin City Limits - Festival 2019
I love Austin City Limits Festival ! My third time at this amazing festival with tons of cool bands playing. My favorites were Lizzo, The Cure, Idles, Japanese House and Shura. Click the link below to see a few of my images from the weekend. Thanks to Freshclean Media for always being so accomodating, Line of Best Fit for sending me there and RS.
The Cure - Summer/Autumn 2019
I’ve photographer The Cure a handful of times this summer. Athens, Passadena, Glasgow, Mexico and Austin. Some phenomenal shows, especially Mexico City. Selection of my favorite images coming up soon.
Paddy Barnes & Seán McComb - BBC2 Fir Fainne
Earlier this year, I was commissionned by the BBC for the Fir Fainne documentary about Olympic Medalist Paddy Barnes and his journey to learn the Irish language.
VEVO LIFT - Sam Fender
In August, I worked on VEVO LIFT with Sam Fender. Click on the video below to see more of the performance.
TRNSMT - Festival 2019
Second year in a row for me working as part of the TRNSMT Festival Team in Glasgow. Highlight of the weekend was Scottish Beyoncé Lewis Capaldi headlining the Main Stage ! More pics by the Team and myself here.
Pointu - Festival 2019
I will never say enough how much I LOVE Pointu Festival. It’s an amazing little festival by the sea in the South of France. It’s free and the Line-Up is always pretty cool. This year Mogwai, Hot Chip, Slaves, Converge, Julia Jacklin, Steve Gunn, Metz and Twilight Sad were playing. I was delighted to be their Official Photographer this year again and photograph the bands on and off stage ! Check out the images on their website.
Vevo LIFT - Lewis Capaldi
A few months ago, I worked with Vevo taking stills on set wih Scottish legend Lewis Capaldi. Incredibly funny video below !
Primavera Sound Barcelona - Festival 2019
Primavera Sound is one of my favorite festival to attend. This year, with their New Normal Line Up, they offered a 50/50 gender balanced Line-Up. A huge step for the industry where diversity isn’t so well represented. Click the image below for some photos of the event.
Maggie Rogers - February/March 2019
In February and March I was offered to work with Maggie Rogers. One of my favorite moment of the Tour was when she invited Florence Welch to sing “Light On” with her at London Brixton Academy. Such an amazing performance ! Click on the photograph below to see a selection of pictures used on social medias and in the press.
Celtic Connections - Festival 2019
Earlier this year, I worked with Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. Two weeks of concerts featuring artists from around the globe alongside the best Scottish talents. I have photographed acts as diverse as John Grant, Graham Nash, Niteworks, KT Tunstall, Mariza, The Comos Mamas, Songhoy Blues and many more in this two weeks period.
Christine & The Queens - November/December 2018
My highlight last year (if not all time highlight) was to work on a few of Christine & The Queens shows to photograph the images to be used by the press during the UK Tour. Click on the photo below to see the gallery, more soon !
Miles Kane - Barrowlands 2018
In November, I followed Miles Kane for the day to document his Barrowland Ballroom show. I had such a great time photographing his show, amazing performer ! A few pics below.
