Category: Advice & Collecting

A certificate of authenticity for a fine art photograph documents the print and links it to its creator. It complements the signature and numbering, without replacing an examination of the work or guaranteeing resale value. Here is the information to check and a guide to understanding this document. The role of the certificate: to document…

The size of each fine art photograph should be chosen by considering the wall, the furniture and the viewing distance. As a fine art photographer, I offer a simple method for finding proportions suited to the living room, hallway or office, whilst allowing the artwork its own space and emotional impact. This guide helps you…

Buying a work of art online requires a few practical checks: who created it, which print you will receive, how it will be presented and under what conditions it will be delivered to you. As a fine art photographer, I offer you ten points to check to help you prepare your order and ask the…

Collecting fine art photography is, above all, about choosing works that move us, challenge us or invite us to see the world in a different light. Beyond the image itself, every photograph has a story, an artistic vision and a physical presence through its print, format and finish. How do you start a collection, recognise…

Find a colour palette that suits you A colour can be the starting point for an encounter with a work of art. In this selection of mini planets organised by colour, I invite you to explore the blues, greens, pinks, reds and yellows of my Imaginary Planets. The aim is to discover a palette that…

When choosing a fine art photograph, I invite you first and foremost to listen to your own sensibilities. As a fine art photographer and creator of Imaginary Planets, I offer you here some guidelines for viewing a work, understanding its print and choosing the format that will suit your home. Why choose a fine art…

The creation of my Imaginary Planets begins in the real world: a landscape, a light, a shape or a detail that catches my eye. The photographic process and the transformation of the image then open up a space between recognition and imagination. I invite you to follow this journey, from the moment the photograph is…

Starting with the image and the print When framing a fine art photograph, I start with the image and its backing before choosing a frame profile or colour. The frame must guide the eye, preserve the nuances and allow the composition to breathe. Wood, metal, mat, glass or shadow box: these are the options I…

The art market in France and Belgium can also be explored from the artist’s perspective: in a gallery, at an art fair or during a conversation with a collector. Here, I share some thoughts on these meeting places and on the place of fine art photography, without claiming to produce an economic study or to…

Signing a fine art photograph links a specific print to my work as an artist. For my Imaginary Planets series, the signature forms part of a whole: validation of the print, numbering and certificate. I shall explain the role of these markers, their limitations and how they accompany the work over time. What my signature…