Hi, I’m Jean !
If you are looking for a photographer Bellagio, or a photographer in Lake Como, please contact me !
I’m a professional photographer based in Bellagio (Lake Como).
I've lived in Bellagio for about 9 years and this is my home. I don't come just for the season but I live in Bellagio all year round.
My vision is to make the people I work with feel comfortable in front of the camera. I want to help you to be happy on your travel in Lake Como.
For me, to press the shutter is like to start a story - your story in Bellagio and Lake Como
I can take pictures to your family for a great remember of your travel.
We have an art shop that I share with my girlfriend (she makes original watercolors and I sell my fine art prints), if you're visiting Bellagio please look our art shop.
Salita Monastero, 16
22021 - Bellagio (CO)
Italy
Below are some questions that will tell you something about me:
When did you start taking photographs?
I got my first camera when I was 14, to take photos of family trips. At the time I only shot with color film. Then when I was 18 my passion for photography began and start to study.
What camera do you use?
For professional photo shoots I use the Leica SL2 or Leica SL2-S or Leica M11-P.
I use principal manual focus lens from Leica-M system. But I have also many autofocus lenses.
For my personal projects and travels I use the Leica M11-P and some film cameras :
a 35mm Leica R8 and
a medium format film camera Mamiya 645 AFD II and
a large format film camera Chamonix H1 4x5 that I use for landscape, portraits and urban photos.
You can see some example on my personale website.
Do you prefer digital or film?
I shot with both digital and analog cameras. I think the analogue archive is easier to manage, and it also guarantees me more longevity.
I develop the negatives myself to have better coherence in my works.
Unfortunately I no longer print in the darkroom due to space constraints. But I have an Epson plotter, with 12 colors, which allows me to print up to 24" wide with a high quality results.
Can I purchase a print of the photos I see on your website?
Certainly! Please select from my Print page and then contact me for further information.