When you want to organise a photoshoot paying homage to the film and the book Frankenstein in a highly exclusive Parisian landmark, how do you go about it?
You arrive at 8 am in the morning Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 33”
I realize I’ve never really explained to you the process (which is sometimes hectic) behind this website. After nine years, it’s about time.
It often begins with an article, a book or a film whose subject or treatment deeply appeals Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 32”
Parisian life is full of surprises, sometimes bad, sometimes good. It’s generally a question of attitude, but let’s be clear: I’m speaking in a personal capacity and I’m in no way placing my personal experience on others.
What a great idea to take pictures at Bagatelle park on a Saturday.
I generally try to organize my photo shoots during the week – the weekends being totally dedicated to children (whom I often drag to museums Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 30”
Some photo shoots organized for this website have been improbable. I have been photographed on a sailboat, on a motor boat, on a boat (we can thank the photographer who also knows how to row), on the sea (in the sea too) Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 29”
Is it reasonable to do a photo shoot outside, in this awful and windy place called La Défense, when it’s 1°C and you have a toothache? Absolutely not.
However, I am solely at fault.
After writing an article that evoked Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 28”
The implementation of ad campaigns for luxury fashion houses generally involves many people holding super-impressive titles such as “creative director”, “stylist”, “producer” or “set designer”. Ad campaigns are often successful Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 27”
I’ve already said it a thousand times, a photo shoot has absolutely nothing to do with real life. The DNA of a photo is to highlight an atmosphere, a setting, a posture or an expression in order to accentuate and convey the underlying message. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 26”
Let’s be honest: the photographic exercise weighs on me more and more.
Taking pictures of a place or an exhibition literally enchants me because I savor in advance what I will be able to transmit on this website with an article that will be well sourced Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 25”
When I receive Instagram DMs reading “You are beautiful, for which brand are you a model?”, I can’t stop laughing hard.
How to explain that I am 47, that I am not tall at all and that the photo shoots that accompany my texts may be professional Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 24”
A successful photo shoot depends on few things. Actually no, let’s be honest, it depends on a lot of parameters: preparation, punctuality, light, and professionalism. What do we have here? Well, an absolutely failed photoshoot. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 23”
When Faust Magazine tells me about the theme for the next issue – namely “Yin and Yang”, I think of only one possible article theme: “Atomic Blonde”. For those who haven’t followed, this is a 2017 film starring Charlize Theron as a spy in the 80’s Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 22”
What do we have here? Well, we have a woman who regularly forgets her sunglasses. Which means that giving the languid and sensual look to the photographer for the purposes of the picture is quite complicated. Goodbye, grace – hello, goofiness. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 21”
How nice to be called by school at 10 a.m, whereas you dropped the little ones there an hour and a half before; wheareas you have a busy schedule, to pick up a sick child. My 7-year-old daughter is a born actress, and I have no doubts that the school staff Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 20”
Taking pictures during Winter comes down to one word: cold. Very cold, not for my photographer who is wrapped in many layers of clothes (he even has special gloves that allow him to handle the camera without having to leave them) Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 19”
Are my photos photoshopped? The answer is no. Nothing you see here or on Instagram is tampered with. 90% of the time, the photo sent by my photographer is perfect in terms of lighting or colors and is published as is. The remaining 10%, I have fun Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 18”
Here I am, ten days after the lockdown has been lifted, trying to organize a photoshoot on the Parisian Pont des Arts (otherwise known as the Love Lock Bridge). I feel like a house pet left out in the wild. I am not quite sure about this space Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 17”
Do we drink alcohol during a photo shoot? Nope, never at all, never ever. The proof in pictures.
Let’s recap.
When in 2019, Triumph Lingerie contacted me, I excitedly began to brainstorm about the concepts I should take on the topic of women Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 16”
The other side of the picture is not always glorious. Especially when you go to Trouville for a photoshoot, hoping in vain that the marine breeze might make the boiling French heatwave tolerable.
Suffice it to say, it did not.
Taking pictures in a long dress Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 15”
One could think that photoshoots are the most glamourous thing ever but oh no, let me stop you right there. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 14”
My nine-year-old son recently triggered a deep reflection process when he said that, I quote, one of his friends had a dream life and he didn’t. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 13”
So.
Anything funny, a bit surprising, and a tad crazy this past few months?
Sure! The unexpected shooting of a TV episode for Fashion One Television, in English, over the course of two days. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 12”
This is a morning like no other. Obviously. Let’s be honest for a minute.
During week time, mornings – at my place at least – are closer to a very controlled speed race but a speed race nonetheless. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 11”
I nearly died during this photo shoot. Yes, yes, yes. I was calmly walking over to the place where Cedric, my fully equipped photographer (top quality lens, integrated light box and all that not-so-discrete attire). Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 10”
The holidays and the beautiful weather have allowed me to post photos and videos of me on a gorgeous sailing boat. These posts make it seem like my life is magazine material. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 9”
Please find attached the images that exemplify an utter, complete failure of a photoshoot.
I don’t have tons of free time in my day to day life so I often try to bring things together as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 8”
A few people – be they my dear teen or lawyers who know about the double life as lawyer/digitalizer I lead – often encourage me to share a bit more about my life, in all its craziness and complexity. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 7”
It’s rather easy to look fresh, dewy and put together on a photo… if you are lucky enough to work with a professional photographer with good taste and top-notch material.
This happens to be my case, given that I wanted to launch and build this website in the most professional way possible. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 6”
When your name is neither Vogue, nor Vanity Fair, when you’re simply a lawyer in banking and financial law (it’s quite arid, I agree) but you want to become the poet, the representative of Parisian elegance, how do you organise a photo shoot ? Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 5”
It’s not a secret to anybody that I love the retro style. However, I’m more of a fan of the ‘retro touch’ than the full vintage retro look. I admire some of the women who are capable of wearing shoes, makeup, clothes and an updo that would fit perfectly into a picture from the 40s, 50s, or 60s but I feel very removed from that world for several reasons. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 4”
I realize that I have been lying to you.
Partially lying, to be precise. Against my will, in reality. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 3”
After an incredible number of photo-shoots for this website, I understood that being photogenic doesn’t really exist.
Being photogenic (a state which I did not find any precise definition for, except perhaps “that looks good in picture”) is first and foremost a question of lighting (which is actually quite obvious given the fact that “photo” means “light” in ancient Greek if my memory serves me right). Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 2”
Paris, Place Colette, in front of the Comédie Française. Although the square is named after one of my favorite writers, that morning, I hated it. It was simply freezing outside. And that was only the beginning of a somewhat strange day. Continue reading “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE”