Grow
A beginning of a new series, shot in Yunnan (China) along the newly built highway going from Kunming to Dali. In some of my previous works, I dealt with propaganda. This new body of work deals with advertising. Propaganda and
Grow
A beginning of a new series, shot in Yunnan (China) along the newly built highway going from Kunming to Dali. In some of my previous works, I dealt with propaganda. This new body of work deals with advertising. Propaganda and
A look book
Shot at a friends wedding last weekend. A portraits collection by the fashion style perspective.
A look book
Shot at a friends wedding last weekend. A portraits collection by the fashion style perspective.
Need subtitles ?
I finally found a way to complete my “Subtitles’ project started 2 years ago. Here is one image from the ongoing series. You can view a glimpse of the research part (oct. 2009) here: http://blog.ericleleu.com/need-subtitles/
Need subtitles ?
I finally found a way to complete my “Subtitles’ project started 2 years ago. Here is one image from the ongoing series. You can view a glimpse of the research part (oct. 2009) here: http://blog.ericleleu.com/need-subtitles/
Which came first, the egg or the chicken?
I thought it would be a nice delicacy to myself to bring some subtleness to the situation. So I had fun being the photographer who shoot the photographers who shoot the models, oops… cars.
Which came first, the egg or the chicken?
I thought it would be a nice delicacy to myself to bring some subtleness to the situation. So I had fun being the photographer who shoot the photographers who shoot the models, oops… cars.
Les Photaumnales de Beauvais 2010
A photo festival in France, Beauvais. My “Day Dreamers” were shown around the cathedral.
Les Photaumnales de Beauvais 2010
A photo festival in France, Beauvais. My “Day Dreamers” were shown around the cathedral.
Bleu (blue)
It is my first attempt in the world of silk-screen printing technique. Here is the file we will print, 2 colors only, black and blue. Final print will be done next week. The original photography was shot in Calais (France)
Bleu (blue)
It is my first attempt in the world of silk-screen printing technique. Here is the file we will print, 2 colors only, black and blue. Final print will be done next week. The original photography was shot in Calais (France)
where will you go ?
A scooter ride in Shanghai, listening hip-hop.
large format TV backdrop
Here is a surrealistic view of Shanghai, shot and “built” over the last weeks, used as a stage backdrop for ‘Asia Uncut’ TV show. It is 20 meters long by 5 meters high. It was done in team with a
large format TV backdrop
Here is a surrealistic view of Shanghai, shot and “built” over the last weeks, used as a stage backdrop for ‘Asia Uncut’ TV show. It is 20 meters long by 5 meters high. It was done in team with a
Martin Parr in China
I was lucky enough to introduce my favourite photographer to a gallery I knew in Beijing. Lucky because I could meet him and accompany him for 3/4 days when he was in China. You can browse more information about Martin
Martin Parr in China
I was lucky enough to introduce my favourite photographer to a gallery I knew in Beijing. Lucky because I could meet him and accompany him for 3/4 days when he was in China. You can browse more information about Martin
One child policy – China
I have a brother and a sister. Difficult for me to imagine what this generation should feel like to not be able to have brothers/sisters. Resignation ? This wide topic would require more time and effort to be properly covered.
One child policy – China
I have a brother and a sister. Difficult for me to imagine what this generation should feel like to not be able to have brothers/sisters. Resignation ? This wide topic would require more time and effort to be properly covered.
I want to buy a Porsche !
I have started to work for Porsche here in China. Shooting portraits and action photos during their recurrent 10-days-long ‘Porsche World Road Show’. Here are some photos little bit more personal about the event. Quite tricky (especially with the same
I want to buy a Porsche !
I have started to work for Porsche here in China. Shooting portraits and action photos during their recurrent 10-days-long ‘Porsche World Road Show’. Here are some photos little bit more personal about the event. Quite tricky (especially with the same
100 dreamers…
For 3 years, I have been shooting Chinese people sleeping during the day on the streets of China .. I collected a few hundreds of them between 2005 and 2008. This project is entitled ‘Day dreamers’, it was exhibited in
100 dreamers…
For 3 years, I have been shooting Chinese people sleeping during the day on the streets of China .. I collected a few hundreds of them between 2005 and 2008. This project is entitled ‘Day dreamers’, it was exhibited in
Polaroid + Party + Shanghai
1+1=3? Some synergies might happen when juxtaposing one image besides another. But sometimes, 1+1=1,5. It is not a better image, just a new image. Here are some attempts, playing with polaroids done during some parties in Shanghai.
Polaroid + Party + Shanghai
1+1=3? Some synergies might happen when juxtaposing one image besides another. But sometimes, 1+1=1,5. It is not a better image, just a new image. Here are some attempts, playing with polaroids done during some parties in Shanghai.
I am a tourist (in Angkor)
I had my series ‘Day Dreamers’ shown at the Angkor Photo Festival. As I was a tourist myself, I took the opportunity to shoot a series about tourists visiting the temples in Angkor… ‘I am a tourist’. This series was
I am a tourist (in Angkor)
I had my series ‘Day Dreamers’ shown at the Angkor Photo Festival. As I was a tourist myself, I took the opportunity to shoot a series about tourists visiting the temples in Angkor… ‘I am a tourist’. This series was
I am a photographer (in Angkor)
Second part of the Angkor project. I shot Cambodian photographers shooting tourists… Very circular concept to me ! I was a tourist shooting tourists (1st part of the project) and a photographer shooting photographers shooting tourists (2nd part). Some cool
I am a photographer (in Angkor)
Second part of the Angkor project. I shot Cambodian photographers shooting tourists… Very circular concept to me ! I was a tourist shooting tourists (1st part of the project) and a photographer shooting photographers shooting tourists (2nd part). Some cool
Northern France / Euch’ ducasse
Fun fair in the North of France.
Dancing light
Pamela is a dancer. I shot her portrait at my studio. All the work involved in this 2 shots is done during the shooting, no post-production at all. Only using long exposure + flashes + a torch light. The trick
Dancing light
Pamela is a dancer. I shot her portrait at my studio. All the work involved in this 2 shots is done during the shooting, no post-production at all. Only using long exposure + flashes + a torch light. The trick
Jesus factory
I was in Yiwu, China to help a friend. I noticed this little shop selling statues of Jesus. I pretended I was working for some church-related company in Lourdes (France) so that I could visit the factory… God, I lied
Jesus factory
I was in Yiwu, China to help a friend. I noticed this little shop selling statues of Jesus. I pretended I was working for some church-related company in Lourdes (France) so that I could visit the factory… God, I lied
Northern France / Carnaval de Dunkerque
The ‘Carnaval de Dunkerque’ is a 2 to 3 months-long yearly carnival close to my place in the North of France. This carnival is an institution in our region. Very festive, popular, colorful and low-profile. Special. The origins of carnival
Northern France / Carnaval de Dunkerque
The ‘Carnaval de Dunkerque’ is a 2 to 3 months-long yearly carnival close to my place in the North of France. This carnival is an institution in our region. Very festive, popular, colorful and low-profile. Special. The origins of carnival
My chair
I worked as a producer for my former press agency (Sipa Press) who made a photographer fly from Paris to cover several topics. One of them was about the textile industry in China. As he was shooting in the factory,
My chair
I worked as a producer for my former press agency (Sipa Press) who made a photographer fly from Paris to cover several topics. One of them was about the textile industry in China. As he was shooting in the factory,
China Red
I was at the 1st Guangzhou photo biennale during my first week in China in 2005. I was helping Alain Jullien – curator of the biennale – in installing the shows. I then realized how unconscious I had been to quit my
China Red
I was at the 1st Guangzhou photo biennale during my first week in China in 2005. I was helping Alain Jullien – curator of the biennale – in installing the shows. I then realized how unconscious I had been to quit my
Chico Rabatt
My first trip to China in 2004. And my first steps in photoshop (just for adding the title..). One of the 2 guys on the photo is now an organic farmer in France, the other one is me. Who is
Chico Rabatt
My first trip to China in 2004. And my first steps in photoshop (just for adding the title..). One of the 2 guys on the photo is now an organic farmer in France, the other one is me. Who is
My first series: ‘Faces of Prague’
I was studying for a semester at the University of Economy in Prague – Czech Republic. I decided for the first time to assign myself a theme, instead of shooting random snapshots. Quite naturally, i went on the streets shooting
My first series: ‘Faces of Prague’
I was studying for a semester at the University of Economy in Prague – Czech Republic. I decided for the first time to assign myself a theme, instead of shooting random snapshots. Quite naturally, i went on the streets shooting
Neon of Paris
Some old time wandering at night in the streets of Paris, bright lights, colors, movement. I like the experimenting process of it. The accident. And the power/energy of the final images. Funny for me to see those images after all
Neon of Paris
Some old time wandering at night in the streets of Paris, bright lights, colors, movement. I like the experimenting process of it. The accident. And the power/energy of the final images. Funny for me to see those images after all