Lake Biwa
A long-term project on the minimalist and poetic landscapes of Lake Biwa, across all seasons. Steeped in history and culture, the lake appears in classics like The Tale of Genji and has long been a crossroads for legends and spirituality.
Lake Biwa is one of the world’s oldest lakes and Japan's largest. Spanning 670 km², it is divided into two distinct sections, the shallow Kōmi and the deep Ōmi. Lake Biwa’s shores are also dotted with temples, shrines, and wild trees of untamed beauty.
For two decades, I have walked these shores in visual dialogue with these wild sentinels, which stand guard along Biwa’s edges. My work is a tribute to their forms and a celebration of their presence as living witnesses to the lake’s timeless rhythm.
Kyushu and Ariake Sea
The island of Kyushu, steeped in tradition and visual poetry, offers endless opportunities for minimalist and fine art photography. Here, the raw beauty of the shores blends with temples, shrines, castles, and serene gardens, creating a canvas as rich in culture as it is in natural wonders.
The Ariake Sea, Japan’s largest bay, is a photographer’s dream where dramatic tides shape an ever-changing coastal landscape. Stretching across the prefectures of Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka, the Ariake Sea is a living canvas of shifting light and texture.
Here, fishing huts, Torii gates, and lanterns emerge from the sea with the rhythm of the currents, while the geometric Nori seaweed nets create mesmerizing patterns across the horizon.
Yukiguni
Yukiguni, or “Snow Country” in Japanese, is a time when winter strips the world down to its essence. In the deep silence of Hokuriku, Rinki, and the northern reaches, the snow falls like a veil, immaculate and endless, erasing all but the necessary. The trees stand as dark calligraphies against the white.
Winter reveals what other seasons conceal: the quiet dialogue between snow and wood, the way light lingers on surfaces usually lost in noise. It is the season of subtraction, where less becomes more, and the world feels both vast and intimate.
In this deep winter, minimalism becomes a revelation of unseen details, deep contrasts, and a breath of the eternal.
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Hokkaido
Hokkaido, vast and wild, is a world of contrasts: towering snow-clad peaks, steaming hot springs, and a land teeming with life that thrives only here. It’s a place where nature speaks softly, and its whispers linger.
For over 15 years, I’ve explored Japan's northern island in winter, immersing myself in its quiet and pristine snow. From the windswept solitude of Wakkanai to the soft, misty edges of Kushiro, my photographs are simply a tribute to the land’s stillness and its stripped-down beauty.
Kushiro also cradles the Tanchozuru, those elegant cranes that have danced through centuries of Japanese art. Their presence feels like a living brushstroke in the landscape’s story.
Shikoku Henro
The Henro pilgrimage winds its way around Shikoku island, a path woven through 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, scattered like markers of faith across four prefectures.
Each year, thousands of pilgrims (Ohenro) step onto this 1.250-kilometer journey, their footsteps becoming a rhythm of devotion, one temple at a time. Traditionally, it is a slow walk, a mindful unraveling of the self against the land’s patience, each traveling at their own pace.
I’ve divided this project into four journeys, unfolding over six years, to visit all 88 temples as part of my study of Shingon statuary across Japan. Walking the same paths as a traveler among pilgrims, I’ve deepened my connection to these sacred forms.
Japan Photo Tours
Join us for an unforgettable journey where creativity meets tradition. Immerse yourself in Japan through the lens on a photographic adventure, tailored for those who want to capture the essence of this beautiful land.
With a deep exploration of all 47 prefectures, we guide you to hidden spots, timeless traditions, and iconic landscapes, adapting each experience to your creative vision.
Whether you’re drawn to minimalist compositions, monochrome aesthetics, or vibrant cultural scenes, we help you explore with respect for local heritage and ethical sensitivity.
Craft a portfolio that reflects your unique perspective, and perhaps a new way of seeing Japan.
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Huangshan
Huangshan (The Yellow Mountain) unfolds itself in layers of mystery. Here, mist races like a spirit between the jagged ridges. Seas of clouds part and gather, veiling and unveiling the mountains’ stark beauty.
Huangshan’s granite peaks rise like the spines of ancient dragons, while twisted pines, centuries old, cling to the rock as if grasping the very essence of endurance.
For centuries, this landscape has whispered to Chinese poets and painters, its ever-shifting moods becoming the soul of traditional art.
Nestled in Anhui province, these mountains are not just a UNESCO treasure for their biodiversity or dramatic beauty, but a living painting, where every step feels like walking through a brushstroke of time.
West Lake
West Lake (Xi Hu) is a living canvas, where light, reflection, and time converge in an endless dialogue. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its shores have cradled the dreams of poets and painters for over a thousand years.
Each season rewrites its story in mist, bloom, and shadow. To stand here with a camera is to step into an old tradition, where every composition feels like both a discovery and a homage to the generations of artists who sought to capture its fleeting magic.
Located in Hangzhou, the former capital of China, West Lake has long been more than a landscape. The bond between the city and its lake is not merely geographic but artistic and spiritual. This relationship has shaped the city’s identity through dynasties.
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Limited Edition Prints
The photographs are available for purchase as Fine Art Prints in limited editions of 6 copies produced in 3 official sizes + 12 copies produced as customised enlargements (30 copies in total).
The prints are created on a matte "Fine Art Museum" paper, authenticated, numbered and signed.
Lake Geneva 1995 - 2025
Archive of my 30-year project about Lake Geneva, also known as Lac Léman or simply Léman in French. This iconic Alpine lake is a mesmerizing natural jewel that stretches on the borders of Switzerland and France. Renowned for its ethereal beauty and captivating charm, Lake Geneva holds a special place in the hearts of locals.
Spanning approximately 580 km2, it is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe, offering a serene and picturesque setting. This makes it an inexhaustible source of inspiration for minimalist landscape photography in all seasons.
This project came to a close with the end of my journeys between Japan and Switzerland, in September 2025.
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