I had a short window between two client assignments — not enough to justify a transatlantic return. So I stayed in France, without a clear plan, only the desire to create something meaningful again. That detour led me to Gros Frère et Sœur, and to one of the most rewarding collaborations of the year.
Between Projects, a Quiet Opportunity
I was based in Lyon with a week or so ahead of me — not enough to fly back to the US. My team was either on break or focused elsewhere before our next mission.
I saw it as an opportunity to reconnect with the kind of photography I rarely had time for anymore. No client brief, no expectation — just a personal urge to explore again, camera in hand.
The vineyards seemed like the right subject. And Burgundy, just a few hours away, made perfect sense.
An Open Request, a Professional Response
I contacted a renowned wine estate, explaining who I was and what I wanted to do. I didn’t expect much — perhaps a polite no, or no answer at all.
Instead, I received an invitation — they had looked at my work and wanted to talk.
A Video That Emerged Naturally
The video wasn’t planned. At first, it was just visual notes — a way to document what surrounded the photos.
But the footage began to take shape. A story appeared, silent but clear, from vine to barrel.
Visual Impressions
From the landscape to the cellar — and everything in between.
