SIMON SEES

Portraits intimes

Le blog portrait de SimonSees à Montréal

A neatly organized photographer’s workstation dedicated to portrait retouching, featuring a large, color-calibrated monitor turned slightly away so its display glows abstractly without revealing any faces. A professional pen tablet rests in front of it, stylus poised on its surface, next to a stack of contact sheets and a loupe. The desk is matte black with subtle reflections, contrasting against a softly lit, dove-grey studio wall. A single desk lamp with a warm, focused beam illuminates the workspace, while faint ambient light from an unseen window prevents harsh contrast. The atmosphere is concentrated and contemplative, evoking the precision of high-end portrait editing. Photographed from a three-quarter angle with moderate depth of field, the composition leads the eye from the stylus to the glowing monitor, conveying modern, professional photographic realism in a calm, controlled scene.

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Bienvenue

Bienvenue sur SimonSees, le carnet de bord où je partage les coulisses de mes séances photo, mes conseils pour être à l’aise devant l’objectif et mes explorations de Montréal à travers le portrait. Abonnez‑vous pour ne pas manquer les prochains articles et suivez‑moi sur Instagram et Facebook pour découvrir les séries complètes, les avant/après et les projets en cours.

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An elegant wooden dressing table in a minimalist studio corner, its pale oak surface carefully arranged with a standing oval mirror, neatly folded neutral-toned fabrics, and a closed leather-bound portfolio embossed with a subtle logo. Alongside rests a vintage light meter and a neatly coiled camera strap, hinting at portrait preparation without ever showing a person. Soft window light from the right filters through sheer white curtains, creating a delicate, flattering illumination that kisses the objects and casts gentle, elongated shadows. The atmosphere feels anticipatory and refined, like a quiet moment before a portrait session begins. Photographic realism, composed using the rule of thirds with a slightly elevated angle, keeps the foreground crisp while the distant studio wall melts into a creamy blur, reinforcing a professional, artistic style.