Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.
An Interview with Geoffrey Greslin.

Who and from where are you?

I'm Geoffrey,  I'm 28 years old. I'm from Montargis ( Region Center of France) and I've been living in Paris for more than 3 years now. I am a social worker and I photograph when I have time.

How did you get into this?

I've always been attracted by art in general speaking and particularly the one coming from the street. I like the fact that art is generalised, everyone gets access to it. After my studies, I traveled for a while (such as Nepal and South America). These adventures were so strong that I always had my camera so I did not fear to forget what I was living, feeling.The desire to immortalize places, moments and meetings was ever-present.
When I came back from traveling, I settled in Paris for work. Even if I had less intention for adventure there, I realized that I missed taking pictures. Looking for a place, a scene, waiting, imagining, and anticipating fulfilled me.
I had in front of me one of the biggest playground : Paris.

Then, alongside, being in Paris, I had the opportunity to go to exhibitions and I also read many books of last century's photographers. I am fascinated by Vivian Maier and Elliot Erwitt. I admire their subtility and sensitivity going through their art. I can spend a long time looking at the picture in order to immerse myself with the details, that all put together, tell me a story.
I would say that I've been into photography for three years.
At the same time, i learnt to get technical skills even if I insist on saying that it's not the most important. The intention is.

What drives you?

I am attracted by old time. At school, I've always been immersed in history books, looking at the photos with attention. I like to escape, get into a story that is not mine.
Step by step, I naturally got into street photo. For me, it represents the type of photo that talks to me the most, which provides me with emotions and does not cheat.
I like black and white street photo, with contrast and darkness. Black and white is timeless. We can tell a story and at the same time let the spectator imagine his own story, own period of time...For me, a great picture is not technically perfect but has a story.

We are living in a society where photos are close to perfection, no defects. Over time, I appreciate more and more these little defects which make the soul of the photo.
I think I'm patient, which is very important in street photo. I am rarely satisfied. I often have in mind the photo I want to do before pressing the button. Many times I don't get what I wanted. And when I do, an hour could have just passed. Sometimes, there are phases when I don't take many pictures, I have less ideas or stimulation. I also learn to put things into perspective telling me that this is a normal phase. During this period, I take the time to blossom in a different way. An then ideas come back...  

What kind of work do you do and why?

About the development of the photos,I use Lightroom and very little Photoshop. I like to take time to make a scene sublime, exaggerate an atmosphere. However, I never touch a photo by adding or erasing elements. For me, this is the gap between street photo and "street image"... 

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.

Street Photography by Geoffrey Greslin from France.
For more of Geoffrey Greslin Check this link of his Instagram account:- https://www.instagram.com/geoffreygreslin/ or at FB https://www.facebook.com/Greslin-Geoffrey-Photographie-780831341977037/

All Images are copyright by: Geoffrey Greslin

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