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About

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The joy of life, seen through my lens

French heart in Barcelona, mother to three spirited little ones, and a lifelong collector of the moments that make family life luminous.

Some people chase grand gestures. I’ve always been drawn to the quieter magic: a child’s hand tucked into a parent’s, laughter that erupts without warning, the tender chaos of real family life. Photography, for me, is a way of honoring these everyday miracles. 


My work blends lightness and strength, poetry and presence. I don’t stage perfection or ask for practiced smiles. Instead, I create space for families to simply be, because that’s where the true beauty lives. The images we make together become more than photographs; they become heirlooms of joy, ready to be passed forward.

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Photography has always been second nature to me

 

I grew up in a large French family where photo albums were cherished like storybooks. Evenings often ended with slide shows filling the room: the soft click of the projector, children piled on the floor, adults laughing at memories. My grandfather showed me my first darkroom; my father taught me to notice the small, extraordinary things; my mother taught me tenderness and resilience.

Years later, during a difficult chapter marked by infertility, photography became a lifeline: a quiet way to stay connected to hope, to beauty, to myself. Studying at Grisart Escola Internacional de Fotografia in Barcelona deepened this connection. And when my daughters arrived, everything clicked: preserving family stories wasn’t just something I loved. It was something I was meant to do.

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The Heart Behind My Work

 

I approach every session with the same qualities I bring to motherhood and friendship: curiosity, joy, and an open heart.
I watch for the small gestures: how light dances across a cheek, how arms instinctively wrap around a child, how families move together like a quiet choreography.

Music is always in the background of my life: jazz, classical, reggae, dub, folk, electro, and cumbia… this mix has shaped the rhythm I see in people. I’m inspired by humanist photographers, impressionist painters who chase light, bold artists who interrupt the ordinary, and films that make you laugh and feel deeply. These influences guide my eye toward emotion and the fleeting moments that make a family feel beautifully alive.

Family gatherings hold a special place for me : modern rituals where generations meet, stories overlap, and love becomes visible.

My Promise to You

 

Your family’s story is precious and my role is to honor it thoughtfully.

I offer photographic experiences that are tailor-made, warm, and attentive. I guide gently, helping you choose the right location, the right hour, the right feeling; while making sure you always feel at ease. The session unfolds naturally; your children play, you connect, and I quietly follow the heartbeat of your family.

Every image is selected with intention, edited with care, and delivered with a sense of craftsmanship. My goal is for you to walk away not only with photographs you treasure, but with an experience that felt effortless, meaningful, and truly yours.

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200+

Galleries Delivered

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30 Years+

Holding a camera

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300+

Acrobatic shots mastered

Get in Touch

Your life deserves to be celebrated.

Let’s make it happen!

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