I am not a professional photographer, but I have been taking pictures since I was 12 years old, when my grandmother gave me her camera. From an early age, I loved capturing moments and preserving memories with my friends.

To be honest, I am not particulary a fan of the way the digital era, smarthphones, social media and A.I. have transformed photography. I started with film photography, developing rolls of film in darkrooms and printing photographs on photographic paper, and I continue to do so today

I also enjoy using a variety of vintage film cameras and sharing the images. What I love most about photography is its ability to connect me with people.

While I now scan my negatives and own a digital camera, my approach remains the same: creating authentic photographs of real people and moments, without excessive editing.

I am a purist. Real pictures, real people. No edits

Mathieu Gamba