About
Photography is more than a hobby — it is my passion and artistic practice.
As a father and recently grandfather, I have lived the moments that matter most, and I know what I would have wanted then: a trusted photographic partner — someone present, attentive, and deeply respectful of the emotional weight of those moments. Not Yet Another One Commercial Prestation / Product.
Based in New York and San Francisco, I work with individuals, families, and their beloved pets who value authentic, emotionally driven imagery.
I intentionally photograph at the end of the day and on weekends — moments when life naturally slows down, when families are fully present, and when there is space to connect and feel. Each session is approached with the same rigor, care, and professionalism as a dedicated artistic practice, allowing us to create images that are both meaningful and enduring.
Artistic vision and preferred disciplines
My favorite disciplines are animals, children, macro photography, and street photography. Photographing our four-legged companions and children sharpens my observation, patience, and empathy — qualities I bring to every session. Animals, true family members, add joy, spontaneity, and unique emotion to my images.
I observe, not stage. My work focuses on real connections, quiet gestures, and the emotional texture of life. Images feel honest, intimate — photographs that remain meaningful long after they are taken.
Between New York, San Francisco and Europe
Born in France and living in NYC and San Francisco, my style blends European nuance with American openness, perfect for fine art family and pet photography, and personal documentary work.
Why I photograph
I photograph because I know the emotions tied to photographs — the joy of rediscovering them, the regret of not having captured a moment, or the sadness of imperfect images of moments that will never return.
I aim to be a trusted photographic partner, helping preserve what matters most.
Let’s connect
I work with a limited number of clients to ensure every project receives full attention. If my approach resonates, get in touch to discuss your project and availability.
When a moment feels important,
sometimes all it needs is someone to say:
Jean-Michel P. alias JMP
Digital Identity
This is not a portfolio of deliverables.
“I don’t believe showing hundreds of similar images says much about how I work. Each project is different. Each encounter is unique.
This selection reflects my digital identity — the consistency of my eye across different situations, people, and environments.
These images are here to show how I see, not what I repeat.
Light, timing, restraint, presence.
Fewer images.
More clarity.
If this resonates, you already understand the work.”