A chance carpool, a shared passion for the image. In this new episode of En Créa, I'm joined by Michael, professional photographer and craftsman of memories. Now a French reference in Polaroid photography, he tells us how this niche passion led him to shoot for Louboutin at the Venice Film Festival, Chanel, and even Roger Federer.
AI: threat or tool of the future?
We talk candidly about the impact of artificial intelligence on the profession. A formidable time-saver for retouching, or unfair competition for advertising production? Michael shares his vision of a future where traditional, “AI-free” photography becomes a true luxury service.
“Traditional, ‘AI-free’ photography will become a genuine luxury service.”
Michael Meniane
The visceral need to get back to the tangible
In the face of the fleeting content on our social feeds, Michael has chosen authenticity. Today he creates immersive experiences for corporate events built around vinyl and retro gaming (Amstrad, Super Nintendo) — a way of rebuilding social connection away from screens.
Let's talk gear: the camera wars
Because we're image lovers at heart, of course we talked gear! Michael walks us through his move to Nikon Z8 and Z9 mirrorless cameras and his love of prime lenses (35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm), a nice contrast with my own leaning towards the Canon ecosystem.
A conversation full of stories and advice, perfect company for your editing or web development sessions.
