“I can split my work into four phases: I start by looking around me for inspiration, reading books, looking at pictures in the street, magazines, or in the internet. Once I get the idea, it's time to locate a place that could provide the required atmosphere and lighting. I'm always using available lighting during the session (no extra source). Sometimes, someone assists me and bounces the light with a reflector, but basically, what you see is what you get. I'm not cheating that much. Some test shots of the place prior to the session help a lot. Next step is the discussion with the model, prior to the session. This doesn't mean that you have to plan every pose or every expression: but once you've defined the atmosphere and ideas that you'd like to convey, it's way easier to play with these "rules" and change them on the fly. Furthermore, models are more confident if they know what the session will look like before starting it (this is important as my models are not professionals). The selection of clothes is also made at that time. The session itself lasts around 2 to 3 hours, resulting in approximately 150 pictures, from which usually 5 to 10 will be selected. As I said previously, I'm sometimes asking for external help (lighting with the reflector or makeup). We keep talking while working. The goal is also to have fun! Finally, I transfer the pictures to the computer (or scan them) and this is when I'm adjusting the colors”
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