‘Tanouche le Manouche’ is my artist name. In gypsy, it means ‘Tanouche the human being’.
It is the name my dad, a prolific traveller, called me as a kid.
As a photographer, I am passionate about spiritual development, travel, culture, mindfulness, documentary, portraiture, fine art, fashion photography, photo books and exhibitions. My photographic journey spans various assignments throughout Europe and South East Asia.
My style is humanist, using a cinematic documentary approach. My photos focus on the natural in an increasing manmade environment, capturing what it means to be human in our surroundings – animal, vegetal, mineral or just abstract representations. I have a strong and ever deeper desire to discover topics that my heart and spirit feel drawn to.
ID – Jonathan Pannetier
French nomadic photographer based in Europe.
Currently available for assignments.
Fluent in English and French.
Successful track record of working on multiple assignments independently and on location.
Expert in digital and analoque photography.
Extensive knowledge of photo editing, post-production, printing, photo book making, art directing and setting up exhibitions.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from the University of East London in the UK.
Completed the Look Again Mindful Photography Facilitator Training, UK.
Influential teachers and mentors:
-Olu Michael Odukoya, independent publisher and creative director of Kilimanjaro/Modern Matter.
-Mark Lebon, photographer and film maker whose magazine features include: i-D, The Face, Arena, Blitz, Vogue, Tempo, and Harpers and Queen; and whose clients include: Rifat Ozbek, Katharine Hamnett, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bodymap, and Vivienne Westwood.
-David Bennett, photographer, academic, and creative director and editor-in-chief of PpR Journal.
Previous Experience:
Worked as a store manager for Photo Books International London.
Worked as setting up an exhibition for Labyrinth Photographic London.
Worked as a full-time staff photographer for the Khmer Times, a daily newspaper available in print and online in English and Khmer language based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Covered a diverse array of assignments with local and international reporters, including: breaking news, feature stories, politics, business, sports, art, events and travel.
Assisted Cambodian-based photographer John Brown and reporter Jennifer Wells for The Star newspaper in Toronto, Canada.
Group Exhibitions:
– The AOP Gallery 2009, London EC2, UK
– ‘Free Range 2010’, The Old Truman Brewery, London E1, UK.
– ‘WorldSkills 2011’, London SW1, UK.
– ‘On The Wall 2012’, Redchurch Street Gallery, London E2, UK.
Online publications:
F-Stop Magazine – Group Exhibition Issue – Documentary – October 2020
F-Stop Magazine – Group Exhibition Issue – Open Theme – June 2021