Last Saturday, I was as close as I’ll probably ever get to space travel. American space artist Richard Clar had come to the South of France on a mission. Commissioned as photographer, I was to take his portrait and make press reportage of a rather exceptional event. In the middle of the night, high in the mountains above Grasse, my photographs would witness an extraordinary happening, unique not only on the French Riviera, but worldwide. Continue reading…
Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the best known sporting events held in the South of France. I had a corporate commission as event photographer for one of the main race sponsors this year. Asked to capture their super-wealthy guests having fun, and participating in some rather special Formula One experiences, I wound up with an interesting reportage. However, very few of the photos may be shown, in fact most had to be destroyed – on purpose. Continue reading…
Monaco: Lunching in the Fast Lane
Formula One champ Mikka Häkkinen may no longer be racing, and his ex-wife Erja doesn’t present TV any more, but international press are still interested in the pair’s lives in Monaco. Fashion magazine Gloria sent me on assignment to Monte Carlo recently to take day-in-the-life photos of Erja. The article was about the luxury and glamour of the French Riviera and photographer, writer, make-up artist, stylist, assistants & several subjects (inc. a toy dog) made quite a crowd for this portrait and lifestyle photoshoot. Continue reading…
