In a world saturated with images, documentary portraiture stands apart—eschewing the formulaic and expected in favor of something more truthful. These sessions are conversations rendered in light and shadow, revealing not just appearance but essence. Each portrait becomes a visual biography, preserving not only how you looked, but who you were at this precise moment in your journey.

THE DOCUMENTARY EXPERIENCE
Documentary portrait sessions unfold at an unhurried pace, typically lasting 2-3 hours in a carefully selected location that complements your character and narrative. Whether in the intimacy of your home, the streets of Paris, or a location of personal significance, the environment becomes an essential element in telling your story.
Each session begins with conversation and connection, allowing time for the initial self-consciousness to dissolve into genuine presence. Rather than directing constant poses, we create scenarios that facilitate authentic moments, capturing the subtle expressions and gestures that define you.

Working with both medium format film and digital capture allows us to embrace both the contemplative rhythm of traditional methods and the versatility of contemporary techniques, resulting in imagery with both emotional and technical depth.

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