The document discusses the author's hobby of photography. It began 5 years ago after meeting a famous photographer, which sparked their interest. The author sees photography as a way to share emotions, communicate messages, and create new perceptions. They enjoy hunting for light during both day and night to capture subjects. Examples of their black and white daytime and color nighttime photos are provided. The author believes photography has improved their creativity and imagination. They propose collaborating with their institution to photograph events and create an exhibition.
2. 5 years ago, I crossed paths with Bruno Gilly, a famous news5 years ago, I crossed paths with Bruno Gilly, a famous news
photographer.photographer.
One day with him was enough to discover the joys of photography andOne day with him was enough to discover the joys of photography and
to begin a new hobby.to begin a new hobby.
ONE OF MY HOBBIESONE OF MY HOBBIES
For me, photography is unique in allowing me to achieve the following:For me, photography is unique in allowing me to achieve the following:
To share an emotion.To share an emotion.
To communicate a message.To communicate a message.
To create a new perception.To create a new perception.
Let me introduce my passion in the following slides.Let me introduce my passion in the following slides.
3. People usually think that the most important aspects of creating aPeople usually think that the most important aspects of creating a
beautiful photo are creativity, imagination, and the model/object.beautiful photo are creativity, imagination, and the model/object.
In my opinion all these elements are necessary but they are notIn my opinion all these elements are necessary but they are not
indispensable.indispensable.
Light is everywhere, and light enables the object to come alive. YouLight is everywhere, and light enables the object to come alive. You
can see an object because it reflects light.can see an object because it reflects light.
A thrilling photo utilizes the connections between light managementA thrilling photo utilizes the connections between light management
and the technologies’ setting. The premise is to control the differentand the technologies’ setting. The premise is to control the different
possibilities offered by cutting edge technologies. But what are thepossibilities offered by cutting edge technologies. But what are the
main settings?main settings?
The most importantThe most important
aspect is:aspect is:
LIGHTLIGHT
THE MAIN SETTINGTHE MAIN SETTING
4. Speed:Speed: The period of time you allow the sensor to absorb light.The period of time you allow the sensor to absorb light.
1 second1 second 1/1000 second1/1000 second
Aperture:Aperture: The hole through which light travels into the camera body.The hole through which light travels into the camera body.
The smaller the number, the bigger
the aperture. f/ 2 f/ 11
THE MAIN SETTINGSTHE MAIN SETTINGS
5. HUNTING LIGHTHUNTING LIGHT
Hunting for appropriate light is like a game. I have to be at the optimal place, atHunting for appropriate light is like a game. I have to be at the optimal place, at
the right moment, with the appropriate devices.the right moment, with the appropriate devices.
My hunting ground is not only in black and white during the daytime but also inMy hunting ground is not only in black and white during the daytime but also in
color during nighttimecolor during nighttime
DIURNALDIURNAL
In black and white, I try to effaceIn black and white, I try to efface
the symbolic nature of a objectthe symbolic nature of a object
by using the light to enhance theby using the light to enhance the
signification of this object.signification of this object.
NOCTURNALNOCTURNAL
With my tripod and my remoteWith my tripod and my remote
control, I catch artificial light incontrol, I catch artificial light in
order to embellish the humanorder to embellish the human
construction.construction.
6. MY DIURNALMY DIURNAL CREATIONCREATION
Paris – France – 10/16/2011Paris – France – 10/16/2011 Paris – France – 10/16/2011Paris – France – 10/16/2011
7. New York – USA – 10/02/2013New York – USA – 10/02/2013
MY DIURNAL CREATIONMY DIURNAL CREATION
11. THE CONTRIBUTIONTHE CONTRIBUTION
I am an open minded and curious person and this hobby is responsible for aI am an open minded and curious person and this hobby is responsible for a
significant improvement in my personal and professional lives.significant improvement in my personal and professional lives.
Photography enables me to improve my creativity, to develop my imagination,Photography enables me to improve my creativity, to develop my imagination,
and to express my perception.and to express my perception.
It is also a way in which I can pay attention to small details and try to embellishIt is also a way in which I can pay attention to small details and try to embellish
these details.these details.
12. OUR COLLABORATIONOUR COLLABORATION
I believe that my black-and-white photos can be used to tell a story.I believe that my black-and-white photos can be used to tell a story.
I can imagine sharing this hobby at the I.E in different ways:I can imagine sharing this hobby at the I.E in different ways:
Taking photos illustrating different events in the MBA life.Taking photos illustrating different events in the MBA life.
Creating an exhibition at the end of the year.Creating an exhibition at the end of the year.
This kind of win-win relationship will allow me to practice my hobby, create a teamThis kind of win-win relationship will allow me to practice my hobby, create a team
environment among the students, and promote your institution.environment among the students, and promote your institution.