ABOUT

If my picture were leaves, that tree would have many roots: my French origins, my American embrace, my Queer culture, my Buddhist affinities...

 

​I like to capture the essence of a place I have visited or a moment I have lived. On my search for animal or human models, I  also try to capture unusual vantage points, interesting lines and striking colors, in a landscape or the urban architecture.

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The fauna I observe around the city or during my travels requires attention to spot, patience to stalk and the ability to let go when I miss a shot; it is quite meditative.

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As a naturalist by training, I  also feel the excitement of capturing biodiversity and rare species. And then the sheer beauty, in its most minute details, just takes your breath away.

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I photograph people because I want to display the humanity and physical beauty that every person holds.

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Pride is a personal and unique moment, one when the beauty and diversity of humanity expresses itself freely,  in an explosion of joy and colors. But it is also a moment for remembrance, awareness and activism. Visibility is essential for LGBTQ+ acceptance.​

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I named this collection Prakāśa, approximately pronounced prakaasha  (listen here                            ). It is a Sanskrit word (प्रकाश) meaning "light", but also “visible”, “clear”, “manifest”, “splendor”, “brightness”, “revelation”, etc. It is both the light that shines on and from within, bringing both knowledge and wisdom.

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I hope you enjoy traveling through my pictures and take some time to bask in their light.

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 - Ludo