YOUR PARIS PHOTOGRAPHER

PROFILE & BACKGROUND

I'm a freelance photographer, former graphic designer and 1st Class Honours graduate with British-French dual nationality and 16 years of international experience. My unique career path has given me expertise in the domains of advertising, events, public relations and teaching; fluency in German, Spanish and French; and an enduring and evolving interest in all aspects of communication.

After graduating university in England, and several years spent working and travelling in Spain and South America, I moved to Germany, where, following two internships, I worked as a full-time graphic designer in several digital advertising agencies. After 4 years (living in Hamburg then Berlin) I moved to Paris, where, whilst permanently employed as an online designer at a French international agency, I started my photography business. As of 2018, I work exclusively as a Paris photographer, specialised in corporate reportage.

When I'm not working, I enjoy my other creative activities (namely art and music) and exploring Île-de-France.

WHY CORPORATE

My specialising in corporate photography has been a gradual process originating from my coverage of business events. I’ve found photography for businesses to be a broad and dynamic expertise, not least of all because it demandes proficiency in a great many diverse genres (portrait, candid, reportage, commercial, product, interior…etc).

From my very first corporate assignments, my experience working with companies has always been extremely positive. That being the case, my intention would be, whenever a fitting opportunity presents itself, to accept a permanent position in an enterprise able to make full use of my skills both in photography and in related business areas such as marketing and communication.

WHY FULL-SERVICE

What makes photography so special for me amongst all other creative mediums is that there truly is no genre I dislike or would be unprepared to offer. I've therefore never responded to a request with "I don't / can't do that type of assignment"; I've simply taken on a very broad range of requests and have always had very positive feedback.

Whilst it's great to have a specialisation, with so many professional photography services both overlapping and complimenting each another, I see no benefit to limiting my activities, unless for reasons of my availability. In my opinion, if you enjoy a creative task and your clients are always happy with the results, you should do it. As a result of this open mindset, my experience and my portfolio are very well-rounded.

WHY PHOTOGRAPHY

The key aspects of client work which have made the profession so appealing and well-adapted to me:

  • Correspondence to My Profile
    The fundamental competencies of an independent photographer coincide perfectly with my background, my strengths and my character:

    • Sense of Composition

    • Post-Production Knowledge

    • Communication and Interpersonal Skills

    • Understanding of Marketing and Advertising

    • Versatility and Adaptability

    • Strong Work Ethic

  • Interpersonal Element
    Asides from the early success of my professional photographic activity and the fact I have always been 100% at ease behind a camera, my decision to become a photographer was ultimately due to the innate social aspect of every task. Whether directing a portrait shoot, taking discrete candid images, or coordinating the photography of products, I'm always working in unison with others. More so than the assignments themselves, what’s made my job so fulfilling is the diverse range of people I’ve had the privilege to work with.

  • Clear-Cut Result
    Creating imagery from scratch means I always see my concrete contributions to each project. This enables me to constantly evaluate the outcome of my work and thereby always ensure the quality of the service I am providing.

  • Self-Learning
    Whilst the technicalities of photography can be taught, there is simply no other way to prepare for the demands of client work than through industry experience. I am extremely autodidactic, and this is the exact mindset required for professional photography.

  • Diversity
    Whilst I break my creative offerings into services, there are always too many variants - the subjects, the shoot location, the light on a given day etc - to ever make any two assignments the same; regardless of what or how I am photographing, I am always capturing a unique moment. This means that I approach each assignment with the same high level of motivation, as I know it will present an opportunity for me to produce my best work to date.

  • Physical Engagement
    Whilst I thoroughly enjoy the retouch, the coordination and the written communication that are inherent parts of a photographer's more static responsibilities, I am simply too active a person to spend the entirety of my working hours behind a desk. Whether my assignments have me carefully manoeuvring between high-level event guests, strolling the quais of la Seine with a portrait client, or simply repositioning studio lighting, the mobile element of my job takes advantage of my naturally high level of energy.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For all freelance assignments - whether you’re a business, an event organiser, a marketing agency, a private client, or a creative collaborator - other relevant information about myself and my business can be found on the following pages:
➤ WHY HIRE ME?
➤ GENERAL FAQs
➤ GET A QUOTE

Should you be looking to hire or recruit a photographer on a permanent basis, further information about both my professional and academic background can be viewed on my online profiles and, by request, my CV:
➤ LINKEDIN PROFILE
➤ REQUEST CV