Capturing Silence in a World That Never Stops: A Conversation with Fine Art Street Photographer Cyrille Druart

Show Notes: Episode #168

In today’s episode, we delve into the serene and contemplative world of fine art street photographer and architect Cyrille Druart who is the featured photographer in the January 2023 issue of Street Photography Magazine. Street Photography Magazine subscribers can read Cyrille’s story and view his photographs in our feature story about in which is scheduled to publish on Sunday, January 7.

Main Themes:

• “Plein Silence” Series: Dive into the discussion about Cyrille’s powerful “Plein Silence” series, a body of work that poignantly captures the stillness and solitude of the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of a fine art photographer.
• Artistic Evolution: Follow Cyrille’s artistic journey, including his affinity for minimalistic monochrome imagery and the development of his distinct graphic series that showcase his evolving style.
• Methodical Approach & Self-Critique: Gain insight into Cyrille’s meticulous method of shooting and his pursuit of perfection through rigorous self-critique, a testament to his dedication to the craft.
• Structured Composition & Design Methodology: Learn about the intentional structure and composition in Cyrille’s work, as well as his design-oriented methodology, which guides him in curating his photography series.
• Stylistic Adaptations: Cyrille talks about the occasional stylistic changes in his work and how he adapts his style to convey different moods and messages.
• Post-Processing Techniques: Uncover Cyrille’s approach to image refinement, using Adobe Lightroom for subtle tweaks and Adobe Photoshop for more substantial graphic adjustments.
• Social Media Presence: Delve into Cyrille’s thoughts on social media, his preference for Instagram (@cyrilledruart) as a visual platform, and his contemplation about closing his Facebook account to maintain a thoughtful curation of content.

Closing Thoughts:

Cyrille Druart’s blend of architectural precision and photographic artistry creates a unique and introspective body of work. His advice on tool selection and the curation of social media presence offers valuable insights for both emerging and established photographers. Don’t forget to follow Cyrille on Instagram to witness his minimalistic, monochromatic world.

Episode Timestamps:

• [00:01:30] – Transition from architecture to photography
• [00:05:45] – Exploring “Plein Silence” and pandemic-inspired art
• [00:12:20] – The evolution of artistic style and monochrome love
• [00:18:15] – Behind the scenes of Cyrille’s shooting and critique process
• [00:25:40] – Composition and design in photography
• [00:32:10] – Discussing post-processing preferences and techniques
• [00:38:55] – Cyrille’s advice on selecting photography tools
• [00:45:00] – Thoughts on social media and content curation

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Links from the show

• Cyrille’s Website
• Instagram