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 !
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.
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 !
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.
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.
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.
Afropunk Festival - August 2018
In August, I headed to NYC for Afropunk to cover the festival for a fashion research Agency.
Electric Fields Festival - August 2018
Located in the scenic grounds of Drumlanrig Castle, one hour drive from Glasgow, Electric Fields Festival is one of the most exciting music festivals in Scotland. The Line-Up this year included Young Fathers, Idlewild, Ezra Furman, Idles, Ghostpoet, Honeyblood and many more. I was glad to be part of the official photography Team. A few pictures below and more infos on their website.
Calexico Tour - July & August 2018
I had the chance to Tour for a month with Calexico again in July and August. They played a lot of amazing shows, my favorite venue being the Acropolis in Athens !
The Cure - 40th Anniversary
In July, I have escaped Calexico Tour for a weekend to photograph my favourite band ever at the British Summer Time in Hyde Park where they celebrated their 40 years of career. A rare sight of Robert Smith in the sunshine and a beautiful show. One of my photo and review was run in the French magazine "Rock & Folk".
Pointu Festival - July 2018
For the second year in a row, I was part of the photography team for Pointu Festival in south of France. A little free festival by the sea with the likes of The Oh Sees, Sleaford Mods, FIDLAR, Carpenter Brut, Deap Vally, and many more playing this year. I can’t wait to be back there again.
Primavera Festival - 2018
I had the best time again this year at Primavera in Barcelona. Thanks to the bands who got me in and to those I have partied with. A small selection of photos below.
Celtic Connections - Festival
I was the official photographer of Celtic Connections in Glasgow this year. The festival focuses on the roots of traditional Scottish music and also features international folk, roots and world music artists. My highlight was Bothy Culture & Beyond at The SSE Hydro shot for Celtic Connections and BBC Scotland.
Here is one of my fave image of the show. I will post a bigger gallery as soon as I find the time to do so !
Paolo Nutini - Paisley Abbey
A few months ago, I was commissioned by Paolo Nutini and his Team and documented his hometown show at Paisley Abbey. It was a huge honor to work with him and produce this on/off stage photo reportage. I can't show you much yet apart from this photo below of the beautiful Church lighting.
