History

This work is important to me because it is my first editorial. The first time I don't know the models at all before and I still had to create an alchemy. My touch in the photo is really to let the reality do while placing the characters in the space according to the light.

This job was the first one that brought me closer to the shootings when I was a director of photography in the cinema. I had to scout the locations for this photoshoot. I did some lens tests to know which one was the best for what the art director wanted. What he wanted to convey. I opted for Tamron lenses for the first time. Indeed, for the director of photography and his team, everything starts before the shooting. The location scouting is crucial. From the moment the sets are chosen, we establish lists of equipment (for the light and the camera) which will guide the lighting and the story.

Our job is unique. It requires a great capacity to listen because it is part of a close partnership with the rest of the team. And i must have the ability to look around. To be small to let live what the models offer usMy progression in photography was of course technical, but above all human.

I was also able to work with designer pieces such as Lafalaisedion thanks to this work. These are pieces that have been worn several times by Beyoncé and even used in her latest movie the Lion King. This is really where I realized that working with a team allows you to go much further. Being more used to photographing on my own.

It was a very creative period for me. Afterwards, I was given the chance to be the artist director of a video for " Le juiice". I was totally trusted and given free rein. I did a lot of things on this clip with my assistant. We located and found the locations. I advised the image and the optics. I did a great casting of black women and I fought so that there is a representation. A work on hairstyles, jewelry and all the details. I really wanted to make an ode to the black woman since I had free time. We had less than 4000 euros of budget and it was a real team work and endurance. We shot everything in one day and most of the preparation was done three days before. The decorator did an incredible job. She went so far as to create entire rooms. I really like the music video or photo business because it's really about doing it at all costs! SHOW MUST GO ON !