Bonjour!

I’m Pauline : an art director turned photographer turned digital artist turned creative entrepreneur!

I help creatives find alignment, get noticed, get paid, and feel proud of their work <3

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Silhouette of a person climbing a mountain at sunset.

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QUICK FACTS ABOUT ME

A step-by-step guide on how to install a rope filter inside a pool vacuum cleaner.

I’m a French All-round creative : from graphic designer, art director, photographer to Adobe Host, and creative entrepreneur (and now mentor + speaker too!).

I studied design and art direction at Gobelins, one of the top creative schools in Paris.

Even back in school, my friends came to me for advice before showing their work. Mentoring creatives has always been my superpower!

I’ve been self-employed since 2014, building a creative business from scratch with no confidence, no money, no network, and a lot of DIY energy.

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A minimalist black silhouette of a person jumping with arms raised inside a circle, on a white background.

Black and white image of a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, perched on a shield, against a solid background.

Putting myself out there was the scariest thing ever. I couldn’t even sleep the night before my first networking event… but I showed up, talked with my heart and passion, and one person booked me for a €2000 photoshoot.

I’ve worked with international brands, artists, and photographers, hosted 300+ Adobe Live shows, and opened my own portrait studio in Paris.

I lived 6 years abroad, mainly in Bali, Thailand, and Australia, working remotely, growing a global network, and falling in love with South East Asia bouddhist culture

My creativity journey

My whole life and passion is dedicated to everything visual. I’m fascinated by how images communicate beyond the limits of spoken words, creating a unique language of their own.

My journey has taken me from a small town in France to Paris and around the world, living as an expat in Australia, Thailand, and Bali.

Fueled by my never-ending curiosity and quite a bit of stubborness, I transitioned from being a designer to a self-taught photographer, eventually opening my portrait studio. Along the way, I spent countless nights (and years!) learning to express the world inside my mind, and I know how challenging that can be.

That’s why I’m so passionate about teaching and helping other creatives find their own voice, empowering others has become a core part of my work.

I'd love to know how I can support you! Feel free to connect or check out my portfolio on Behance!

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Explore my artist portfolio

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Quick timeline

1988 - 2000

2007 - 2011

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2019

2020 - 2023

2024 - 2025

I grew up in Troyes, a small town in the East of France (in a region nicknamed “the diagonal of emptiness,” which tells you everything about the mood!). Where were all the fun, creative people? Definitely not there. I felt out of place and kept dreaming of a different life.

At 10, I saved up a year’s worth of pocket money to buy my very first camera (film, because you know, digital wasn’t a thing yet!). I still have it today, along with the first pictures I ever took.

I got into art and design school in Paris. Finally, a place where I felt I belonged! Even back then, my friends were asking me advice on their projects and portfolios before showing their work to the teachers. Coaching and mentoring creatives was already my passion and superpower but it took me years to understand this and embrace this path!

I then graduated as a graphic and motion designer from Gobelins School in Paris. (Years later, After Effects is still not my friend)

I quit my art director job, I was frustrated being stuck in front of my computer all day (and having a boss!) and gave myself one year to become a professional photographer. I learned everything online, MacGyvering my way through with no money, no network, and no gear, doing self-portraits and watching videos online! I have been self-employed since then :)

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Experimenting with an overwater photoshoot in a kids’ inflatable pool, with very patient friends as my team, right in the garden of our shared house! (yes these are handmade cardboard reflectors!)

I started gaining recognition for my fine art photography and won the Gold Award at the Trierenberg Super Circuit for my self-portrait “Lost.”

It was one of my very first creative self-portraits, and I remember SO HAPPY and proud to be finally unlocking some real Photoshop wizardry!

That same year, the incredible Sue Bryce invited me to her Los Angeles studio for a Fine Art Workshop hosted on her “Portrait Masters” platform. I was equal parts terrified and excited (ok… maybe mostly terrified)

A woman sitting on a stool during a photoshoot, with another woman crouching on the floor in front of her, adjusting a camera on a tripod.

This image won Black & White Nude Photo of the Year at Monovisions Awards. I managed to finally bring this image to life (after years stuck in my head!) by MacGyvering with LED Christmas lights!.

A nude woman curled up inside a glowing diamond-shaped frame against a black background.

After having a portrait studio for a few years, I burned myself out and got sick. I couldn’t go on like this, so I decided to close it down, sell everything I owned and move to Bali. It was the start of my digital nomad years

I finally made peace with the idea that I don’t have to choose between being a designer, photographer, and educator (while living in a bikini in Bali!).

Adobe first invited me for an interview about my work, then asked me to host their live show! I ended up doing 250+ sessions over 3 years, interviewing more than 150 creatives. How wild is that?

That same year, I began mentoring photographers and discovered how much I loved teaching. But during the Covid years, my own art went into hibernation. I retreated into my shell and lost a big part of my confidence. That pause also pushed me to reconnect later with what truly matters.

After nearly 5 years between Bali, Thailand & Australia, I came back to France to find stability again (and yes, to eat way too much cheese). I adopted the cutest dog in the universe, set up a new creative studio, and began the slow process of finding alignment again.

This chapter is all about stepping out of my shell, speaking on stage, launching my YouTube channel, and creating from the heart. It’s about finally balancing making and sharing :)