Inspiration

My reasonably new computer fills with photographs at an alarming speed, a problem entirely of my own making. I am incapable of letting go of images that might, one day, prove useful, those persistent just-in-case photographs. This January, I finally embarked on a ruthless process of selection: deciding what would remain and what would be erased... read more.

‘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.