Inspiration

‘Boreas’ is part of the my ‘Sirens’ portfolio (2015-2023), photographs of monstrous waves named after creatures from myth and legend. The series has been published in two monographs and extensively featured in the press. ‘Boreas’ is one of the last photographs I made for the series. Like the other photographs in the series, it was inspired by my lifelong love of the ocean and of mythology and, more specifically, the Odyssey and Iliad by Homer read more.

Here I am, sitting in a café overlooking the River Thames, feasting my eyes on the glittering Christmas decorations, and watching people walk by. I am sipping on an overpriced (but delicious) latte, and in the background, John Lennon’s voice gently reminds me: “Another year over, and what have you done?” This rhetorical question suddenly triggers a moment of introspection... read more.

While shooting this image, I really wanted to convey the feeling of "order in chaos". I loved the simplicity and delicacy of the final framing... read more.

When I reached the lake, the fog was much thicker than expected, and nothing was visible. Finally, the light started seeping through, creating a magical atmosphere. Therefore, the image was a combination of guesswork and chance. read more.

This photograph was taken during a one-week road trip across the French Alps with two fellow landscape photographers. Our goal was to capture the fiery tones of autumn, especially the golden larches that set the slopes ablaze at this time of year. The weather forecast had predicted nothing but blue skies for the whole week, which isn’t ideal for dramatic light. But on this particular morning, a few clouds were expected, and we decided to dedicate that opportunity to the legendary Vallée de la Clarée. It is a stunning location in every season, but autumn brings out its full magic. read more.