LUCIE MONIN
Let’s talk about Lucie Monin, the gilder, for a minute.
A lover of old tomes, Lucie originally wanted to become a book restorer Continue reading “LUCIE MONIN”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 10
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 OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 3
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”
IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
I love the refinement of this beautiful Dior dress, be it its material and its prints, its buttons or the work around its belt. I also adore the retro touch of its cut and of its collar, which inevitably make me think of the wonderful movie, In The Mood For Love. Continue reading “IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE”
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PICTURE – PART 2
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”