📸 Photo series #33: Marseille or Mars, you have to decide
Street photographer: Jean-Rémi François
Hello everyone! 👋
Today, we are delighted to introduce a French photographer whose work captures the essence of life in the renowned city of Marseille. With a keen eye for documenting the virtues of its people, he takes pride in portraying this beautiful city with a humorous touch that reflects on its inhabitants.
Make yourself comfortable with a good coffee and enjoy the photos! ☕️
Life on Mars by Jean-Rémi François
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With their characteristic sense of humour, the people of Marseille call their city by the abbreviation "Mars". Having lived here for more than 20 years, I document life on Mars in all its aspects and, beyond that, I observe the human condition now, exactly as if I were an alien freshly landed on Earth.
Written and shot by Jean-Rémi François.
Who’s behind the lens?
Describe yourself as a photographer and where you are based
Ever since I was a child, I have loved observing people, the way they speak, the way they behave, what they say, what they don't say... I fell in love with photography when I was 15 and a friend asked me to join him to the high school photo club. When I saw a picture appear in the developer tray, it was love at first sight. Since then, I've been taking pictures non-stop.
I live in Marseille, which is an exciting city, full of colors, contrasts and interesting people. I like to go through the same places over and over again, and try to see them as if it were the first time.
Your favorite camera and lens
I make pictures with a Fujifilm X100V.
Your 3 favorite places to shoot
Marseille, Marseille and Marseille.
According to you, what makes a good picture
For me, a photo has to tell something. When it's time to edit, I prefer the photos that tell a story rather than the ones that are just beautiful.
And of course, the frame has to be good, in order to read easily the picture.
Your favorite photographers and where you get inspired.
My favorite photographers are Richard Kalvar, Matt Stuart and Alex Webb. I also get my inspiration in movies, with directors like Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Jacques Tati.
Portfolio and/or social media links
Instagram : @oeildelynxmyope
Love Marseille, this is where my family is from