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New photo studio

November 08, 2022

Aujourd’hui je vous fais la visite du nouveau studio photo, climatisé pour votre confort. Situé à Tullins, il se trouve entre Grenoble et St Marcellin (et à 15 minutes de Vinay et Voiron). Pour... ›

New photo studio

Award winning portraits in the Portrait Masters competition

August 14, 2022

After my success at the Portraitiste de France (PDF) in 2021, I decided to challenge myself to participate in photography competitions in 2022. I chose the Portrait Masters competition to enter,... ›

Award winning portraits in the Portrait Masters competition

Wedding in two parts

July 14, 2022

It was an honour to photograph these beautiful brides on their wedding day and to immortalise these precious memories for them. They got married on a cold day in January and, while it may not have... ›

Wedding in two parts

What is the portrait experience?

July 09, 2022

You've probably heard me talk about the portrait experience or you’re interested in having your portrait taken and you're wondering why I call it an "experience”. In this blog post I'll shed some... ›

What is the portrait experience?

Newborn studio portrait

June 30, 2022

C’était un plaisir de revoir cette magnifique famille pour immortaliser les premiers jours de leur nouveau-né. La famille, ayant opté pour une expérience maternité et nouveau-né, a choisi de... ›

Newborn studio portrait

Studio Pregnancy portrait with the family

June 12, 2022

C’était un plaisir de revoir cette belle famille au studio pour immortaliser leur deuxième grossesse. Ça faisait assez longtemps que je n’avais pas vu le petit et il avait bien grandi depuis qu’on... ›

Studio Pregnancy portrait with the family

Pourquoi il est le bon moment pour faire vos photos en famille ?

May 10, 2022

Avez-vous déjà pensé : « J’aimerais tellement faire des photos de ma famille mais il faudra attendre jusqu’à ce que… » Mon bébé grandisse un peu. Les dents de la petite poussent. Les... ›

Pourquoi il est le bon moment pour faire vos photos en famille ?

Vizille family portrait

April 28, 2022

It’s a beautiful time of the year – the flowers are out, the trees are becoming green again…it’s spring and outdoor portrait sessions are back with a vengeance! Kids are having fun/excitement,... ›

Vizille family portrait

Why your wedding photography is important

March 31, 2022

Are you getting married? Congratulations! Your wedding day is a day of joy, emotion, of romance (of course) but also planning, lots of planning. If you have just started to plan your wedding,... ›

Why your wedding photography is important

Studio family pregnancy portrait

March 22, 2022

It was a pleasure to welcome this lovely pregnant lady and her family to the studio to immortalise her third pregnancy. We started off by photographing the girls while mum was getting ready, then... ›

Studio family pregnancy portrait

Outdoor couple portrait session

March 15, 2022

It was a pleasure to photograph this gorgeous couple in Grenoble. The session took place at the end of the day as the light is much softer and flattering. There are less appointments available for... ›

Outdoor couple portrait session

How to prepare for your engagement portrait session

March 01, 2022

Congratulations! You’re getting married and you have received an engagement session as part of your wedding package. Wonderful! Today I’m going to share with you some tips to help you prepare for... ›

How to prepare for your engagement portrait session

Studio family portrait session

February 17, 2022

I had the pleasure of welcoming this lovely family to the studio for their first family portrait. It was a first for this family but, with the planning session to help them prepare, they quickly... ›

Studio family portrait session

Newborn baby studio portrait session

February 02, 2022

It was an absolute pleasure to photograph this gorgeous 10-day old baby boy in my studio. He was so adorable! We started by placing him on the baby stand to capture precious photos of him by... ›

Newborn baby studio portrait session

Why have your newborn portrait session in the studio?

January 20, 2022

I sometimes have people ask me why newborn portrait sessions should be held in the studio. If you’ve been asking yourself this question too, you’ve come to the right spot. Newborn photos are so... ›

Why have your newborn portrait session in the studio?

Pregnancy studio portrait session

January 06, 2022

I just love maternity portrait sessions! They’re a special time for mums-to-be to pamper themselves while creating special memories. It’s a session that can be enjoyed alone or with the dad-to-be... ›

Pregnancy studio portrait session

2021 in Photo

December 29, 2021

It’s the end of 2021 and it’s time to look back at the year. Despite the impact that Covid had on us all, it was an absolute pleasure to photograph lots of families (and babies) and to capture... ›

2021 in Photo

Hair Styles for the holidays

December 20, 2021

We all want to look great for the holidays but it’s sometimes difficult to find ideas (and instructions) for how to do our hair. Today is the 9th day of Christmas and I’ve found some great ideas... ›

Hair Styles for the holidays

5 tips to look better in your Christmas photos

December 15, 2021

It’s Christmas and that means that we’re going to be in photos. We all want to look better on our photos – I don’t think there’s anyone out there who would say otherwise but what can we do to... ›

5 tips to look better in your Christmas photos

Studio pregnancy portrait session

November 18, 2021

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome S to the studio for her pregnancy portrait. At 34 weeks pregnant, it was the perfect moment to photograph S’s beautiful belly. After perusing the studio... ›

Studio pregnancy portrait session

Why printing your photos is important

November 11, 2021

As I watch my little girl looking through our photo albums, I am reminded of how I used to do this when I was a child. She stops and looks at all the photos, pointing out the people in the photos... ›

Why printing your photos is important

Studio portrait with the R family

October 28, 2021

It was a pleasure to photograph this lovely family in my Tullins studio. It had been a long time since their last family portrait was taken so it was definitely time to create new souvenirs for... ›

Studio portrait with the R family

Portraitiste de France 2021

October 14, 2021

18 months ago, I made becoming “Portraitiste de France” one of my professional objectives and what a journey it’s been! The experience of putting together the portfolio of 12 portraits for the... ›

Portraitiste de France 2021

S & C’s Wedding day

October 05, 2021

I’d like to share with you a few photos from S&C’s wedding. This wonderful couple, whose wedding was put off twice because of Covid, finally got to say I DO and I’m so happy for them! ... ›

S & C’s Wedding day

New measures for the studio

December 01, 2020

It’s with a sense of Déjà vu that I’m happy to announce that the studio is open again for business and is ready to receive clients. The studio is now open for business again after a little 1... ›

New measures for the studio

10 ans de mariage, ça se fête !

October 13, 2020

I recently had the immense pleasure of photographing this magnificent couple to commemorate their 10th wedding anniversary. They are such adorable together and are still madly in love with each... ›

10 ans de mariage, ça se fête !

Studio pregnancy portrait session

September 21, 2020

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome S to the studio for her pregnancy portrait. At 34 weeks pregnant, it was the perfect moment to photograph S’s beautiful belly. After perusing the studio... ›

Studio pregnancy portrait session

Pregnancy Portraits: in the studio or outdoors?

August 24, 2020

Congratulations! You’re pregnant and you’re looking to get gorgeous maternity portraits taken to capture your gorgeous curves but where should you hold your portrait session? The perfect... ›

Pregnancy Portraits: in the studio or outdoors?

Engagement portrait in the park

August 06, 2020

It was an absolute pleasure to photograph S&C’s engagement portrait session. This wonderful couple had to reschedule their wedding as a result of Covid-19 restrictions in place in France.... ›

Engagement portrait in the park

5 reasons why engagement sessions are so important

July 23, 2020

You may have come across engagement sessions when hunting for your wedding photographer and have asked yourself whether it is important to have an engagement session before your big day. ... ›

5 reasons why engagement sessions are so important

Lavender Portrait session

July 09, 2020

It’s summer, and the holidays, so it’s time to celebrate! The portrait session featured in today’s blog article was taken in a lavender field in the land of blue gold. I highly recommend... ›

Lavender Portrait session

Studio vs outdoor photography

June 25, 2020

The summer holidays are fast approaching and the gorgeous weather is already upon us – it’s the perfect time to organise your portrait session. One of the questions I often get asked by my clients... ›

Studio vs outdoor photography

Choosing Wall art for your home

June 04, 2020

The right photos make your home inviting and communicates to others who you are as a family and what’s important to you. Family is important and being surrounded by photos of your loved ones, in... ›

Choosing Wall art for your home

Studio Family portrait

May 07, 2020

I had the pleasure to welcome this family in my studio (before the confinement of course) for a very fun family portrait session. It’s not every day I get an adult family come to the studio and... ›

Studio Family portrait

Why is photography such a special and memorable gift?

April 23, 2020

It’s coming up to that time again – time to start thinking about the next “perfect” gift for your loved one. There are so many occasions to celebrate…. birthdays, the birth of a child, Mother’s... ›

Why is photography such a special and memorable gift?

Newborn studio portrait

April 09, 2020

Miss R’s first portrait It was my absolute honour to welcome 11-day old miss R and her wonderful family to my photography studio in Tullins for her newborn portrait and their first family portrait... ›

Newborn studio portrait

Studio safety procedures to protect you and your family

March 26, 2020

In this troubled time with the Coronavirus circling the globe, everyone’s mind is naturally turning to keeping safe. Today’s blog is all about the safety procedures in place at the studio... ›

Studio safety procedures to protect you and your family

Best age for a newborn portrait

March 12, 2020

The first year of your baby’s life is such a special time. They change and grow so quickly that it’s often hard to look back and remember how small they were at birth. I remember receiving a 12... ›

Best age for a newborn portrait

OUTDOOR MATERNITY PORTRAIT

February 27, 2020

I recently had the pleasure of taking L’s maternity portrait with a lovely forest in autumn (fall) serving as my backdrop for the shoot. L was fortunate enough to have been gifted a photo shoot... ›

OUTDOOR MATERNITY PORTRAIT

PERFECT TIME TO TAKE MATERNITY PHOTOS

February 13, 2020

“When is the best time for a maternity photography session?” is something my maternity clients ask a lot. As a general rule, most maternity sessions take place between the 28th and 34th week (7th... ›

PERFECT TIME TO TAKE MATERNITY PHOTOS

Brocante de Fures Exhibition

September 30, 2019

Thanks for coming Thank you so much to everyone who came out to my exhibition yesterday at the Brocante du pied de Fures in Tullins-Fures. It was wonderful to have been able to chat with so many... ›

Brocante de Fures Exhibition

What to expect from a Sports Portrait Shoot

September 28, 2018

Before It all starts with a consultation with the clients to discuss the style and location of the shoot. It’s also the moment where we discuss their sporting experience as a sports portrait is... ›

What to expect from a Sports Portrait Shoot

Burgundy in Autumn

November 05, 2015

Burgundy, located in the centre eastern part of France, is well known for it’s wine and for its breathtaking scenery. I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Santenay in Bourgogne as the... ›

Burgundy in Autumn

Photographing Lunar Eclipses

September 25, 2015

A rare lunar eclipse will take place on Sunday night / Monday morning (27-28 Sept 2015) and will be visible in parts of Europe, Africa, North and South America. This lunar eclipse is unusual as... ›

Photographing Lunar Eclipses

Secret Gardens

June 12, 2015

I had the pleasure of discovering the Secret Gardens (Jardins Secrets) of Vaulx in Haute Savoie (France) during a Photography Excursion I facilitated. The gardens are actually a series of rooms and... ›

Secret Gardens

Lyon's Murals

May 22, 2015

The city of Lyon is well known for its gastronomy as well as its amazing murals. I recently spent the day in Lyon and took the opportunity to photograph a few murals. The Mur des Canuts This... ›

Lyon's Murals

How to prepare for your Sports Portrait shoot

May 01, 2015

Here are some tips to help you get ready for your Sports Portrait photo shoot. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 1. Work with your photographer to organise your... ›

How to prepare for your Sports Portrait shoot

What is a Sports Portrait?

April 24, 2015

Most people are familiar with classical portraits however a Sports Portrait is something that’s relatively unknown. Today I’ll give you a little information on what is a sports portrait and will,... ›

What is a Sports Portrait?

Cave Photography

March 20, 2015

Cave photography is a daunting yet exciting concept, challenging you with extreme lighting conditions. Here are some things to consider when photographing caves. Dress for the conditions Caves... ›

Cave Photography

The Grotte de Choranche

March 13, 2015

I was fortunate enough to photograph the Grotte de Choranche, located in the Vercors in Isère, France during a special photographers visit. During this visit we were permitted to use our tripods,... ›

The Grotte de Choranche