I teach drama and visual arts in French Polynesia, after spending ten years working in priority education zones in northern France and on the outskirts of Lyon.

Photography is a way of connecting differently with the people I photograph. I’m especially drawn to portraying adolescents: at this pivotal age, their authenticity, and the blend of strength and vulnerability in their expressions, deeply moves me.

My current work reflects a commitment to building a personal visual language and narrative, after years of artistic maturation through other creative disciplines.

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