Stories
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La Môme, Cannes – Capturing the Essence of Elegance and Energy
November 28, 2024
When the Maybourne Riviera Magazine reached out to me for an assignment, I was thrilled to discover it was for a feature on La Môme, a gem nestled in the heart of Cannes on the French Riviera. As a photographer with a passion for storytelling, this was the perfect…
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The Hidden Shame of the Mediterranean: A Photographer’s View Beneath the Waves
November 22, 2024
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As an underwater photographer based on the stunning French Riviera, I have the privilege of diving beneath the sparkling surface of the Mediterranean Sea, a place that many associate with breathtaking beauty, pristine beaches, and azure waters. But beneath this picture-perfect façade lies a harsh reality that’s not visible from…
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Migusto - food, food, food
December 1, 2023
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La fête des Citrons (the Lemon parades) is the biggest event held every year in Menton. It is held in February and rivals with Nice’s carnival. Thousands and thousands of lemons are used every year to create amazing sculptures on flots. The flots are dotted around the city and tour…
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Ultimate Driving or touring Europe in style
January 17, 2023
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In May 2022 I was commissioned by Travel + Leisure magazine to shoot a story about a luxury driving tour starting in Provence and ending in Monaco for the Grand Prix.
I met the organizers of the tour and the enthusiastic drivers at their first overnight stop at Chateau La…
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Underwater shoots at the Pool
November 22, 2022
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Come with me in the water to experience a relaxing and special moment to create amazing pictures.Lets dive together in one of the heated pools I work with and let me guide you into a state of being one with the water. You will leave with poetic images you will…
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When the wind comes in the bay
November 15, 2022
…. so does the rubbish
This year I am trying to swim in the sea all year long. It is only November so I still have ways to go before I succeed in this endeavor… it is still pretty easy as the water is still at 20°C. Nevertheless I always…
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Mauro Colagreco at Maybourne Riviera
November 29, 2021
The Maybourne Riviera Hotel
Last month I was commissioned by the English magazine Telegraph to photograph famous chef Mauro Colagreco in the amazing Ceto restaurant at the newly opened luxury hotel in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, the Maybourne Riviera.
Upon arriving I instantly got the WOW effect! It took 6 years to open…
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Lovely People in the South of France for German Travel Magazine
October 14, 2021
Photographing a variety of people in the South of France for ADAC travel magazine
This has been one of my favorite shoots. It took me close and far from home. I took portraits in Monaco, Nice and Cannes: my usual stomping grounds but also in Arles, the Provence country side,…
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Like the Prince of Monaco
December 2, 2019
Diamond Suites at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco
I have been working in Monaco a lot since I started being a photographer in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is one of the busiest places in the region and magazines love stories on the Principality. When I got an email from the…
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Mega Yacht
November 1, 2019
A Monster of a Yacht
It is not every day I get to have the privilege to shoot a very famous 126 m megayacht. Owned by a former tech billionaire, this yacht had been all over the world. It was used for quite a few deep sea scientific explorations with…
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Getting lost in nature in style
November 20, 2018
Les Cabanes des Grands Cépages
This summer I was very excited to get a editorial job for the beautiful in flight magazine of Qatar Airlines, Oryx. The Photo assignment was near Avignon. A short drive from Nice took me to the quaint and picturesque village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. I knew I…
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Monaco Yacht Show 2018
November 8, 2018
A busy Monaco Yacht Show!
The 2018 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show was a very busy few days for this photographer! I was commissioned by one of the biggest yacht brokers to take pictures of their presence in the show, their stand and a few portraits, had 2 shoots…
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Nice: Le Château
November 6, 2018
Parc du Château
The “Parc du Château” is a 93m high hill covered with beautiful pine trees overlooking the bay of Angels (Baie des Anges) and it is my favorite place to take pictures in Nice. Nestled between the Port of Nice and the Old Town, this beautiful parc was…
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Reaching for the Absolute at the Cannes Yachting Festival
October 30, 2018
The Cannes Yachting Festival is the first boat show of the season. It is getting quite big and is the perfect place for exhibitors with boats under 65m. Held 3 weeks before the Monaco Yacht Show it serves another purpose and attracts buyers from all over Europe for the “smaller”…
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Underwater Lifestyle Photoshoot
August 10, 2018
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Yacht brokers and professionals of the yachting industry often find that adding some underwater or split photography to a lifestyle shoot is a great way to show off the toys on a boat. Showing off a seabob underwater with a jetski at the surface is an amazing way to catch…
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Lyon for Croque Monde
July 19, 2018
Les Editions Intrépides and the Croque Monde travel guides
I have been working for a new publishing house since they launched their first book in 2015. I have had the pleasure to take all the pictures for their travel guides called Croque Monde. These guides take their readers to all…
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Uggly Veggies
June 10, 2018
Les Gueules Cassées
Les Gueules Cassées is an organisation aiming to reduce food waste. 40 % of the food produced worldwide is not consumed although it is edible. Consumers can now buy peoducts « unfit » for sale through this organisation and its logo. The « ugly » fruit and…
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Swim
June 8, 2018
Photo Shoot at the Pool
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Last winter I was commissioned by a client to take underwater pictures of a swimmer in action in the pool! This magazine needed pictures to illustrate an article on having an active healthy lifestyle.
I found a seasonal swimmer as my underwater model and a…
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Helicopter vs Drone
May 30, 2018
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Helicopter Shoot vs Shoot with a Drone
I am often asked by clients wether it is better to use a drone or to shoot from a helicopter for aerial shots of yachts and sail boats. My answer is always the helicopter. Drones are great for accessibility and handiness but having…
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Monaco like a local
May 22, 2018
L’Express
A few months ago I was commissioned by L’Express Styles to photograph Monaco for an article on the true Monaco of the locals. Straying away from the place’s luxury and Bling, I set out to photograph scenes of every day life, local eateries and places of enjoyment.
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It was…
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Rampoldi Monaco
May 15, 2018
Rampoldi
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This winter I was commissioned to photograph the Monte-Carlo Rampoldi restaurant. Established in Monaco for 70 years, Rampoldi has a typical Monegasque lifestyle atmosphere. It has recently been refurbished and a private club and a cigar lounge are now part of this high end restaurants features.
Celebraties such as…
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Bahamas Underwater Photography
March 20, 2018
Underwater Photo Assignment!
Under the Sea! This is where I’d rather be!
I love all aspects of photography but the underwater world is my favorite subject! You can than imagine how happy I was to get a commission to photograph a set of pictures underwater in the Bahamas! So I…
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Rebuilding San Salvadore
March 20, 2018
Columbus Island
San Salvador is a small island in the Bahamas of only 1300 inhabitants. Also known as Columbus Island as it was the first land Christopher Columbus saw after a 9 week crossing of the Atlantic in 1492.
hurricane Joaquin
In October 2015 this beautiful tropical paradise was hit…
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Sunsets in Yacht Photography
March 20, 2018
Sunsets on yachts
Being trusted to photograph a yacht is amazing! It takes a lot of hard work to capture the essence of a boat, to show how every detail is a work of art.
All the different lights of the day are important to show different moods and highlight…
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Human Yacht Furniture
March 20, 2018
An interesting idea to add life to a boat
After shooting interiors, exteriors, and aerials of a stunning classical 70 m yacht it was time to get creative and add a bit of life without taking the focus off the actual features of the yacht.
The artistic director and I…
