I used to work as a correspondent for a daily newspaper in Nothern France, in the film days. It did me a lot of good as far as technique and got rid of my shyness. I abandoned photography for a long time, but it called me back. This time I was more interested in emotions than gear, technique and sharpness, things only important when they are obviousely lacking. I love to photograph people because, well, I love people.

I am a Leica and Nikon fan, and Fuji for their X100S and later X-E2. I used to own Leicas IIIc (1948), M4-P and M2 (sold, a mistake).

Update, 2026: Back in France, in Antibes, for now.. No photography for a few years, no camera even. I now own a Nikon D3, and just got a Leica Q2 Reporter edition for street photography. Mt Fuji X-E2 fell in the water at Port Vauban (RIP). I should get another Leica M2, and my favorite lens, the Summilux 35mm f1.4 pre-a$pherical.

Don't be shy, drop me a line :-)

Gil.