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Description

Photographer & Artistic Director based in Nantes. I build the visual universe of companies and freelancers who want an image that lives up to what they actually do.

Former fullstack developer for 15 years (Decathlon, OVH, SNCF), I retrained as a photographer and artistic director. This background radically changes my approach to a mission: I start by understanding the problem before clicking the shutter.

I work with companies, freelancers, and leaders who need an image consistent with their level of expertise. Corporate reporting, events, personal branding, complete visual identity: each mission produces a system of images usable on all media, LinkedIn, website, press, brochures.

What my tech background taught me: framing the need, anticipating uses, delivering what was asked on time. I apply the same rigor to photography.

Based in Nantes, available throughout the Loire-Atlantique region and willing to travel.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Nantes (up to 50km)

Simon Chatteleyn Photo
Photographer & Artistic Director
January 2026 - Today (5 months)
Nantes, France
Former fullstack developer for 15 years (Decathlon, OVH, SNCF), I retrained as a photographer and artistic director. This atypical background radically changes the way I approach a photo mission: I start by understanding the problem before clicking the shutter.
I work mainly with freelancers, consultants, coaches, and SME leaders who need an image consistent with their level of expertise. Not a generic portrait on a gray background. A visual universe built to work across all their media: LinkedIn, website, brochures, press.
What I offer:
Pro Portrait (€350 + VAT) - quick and effective update of the professional portrait. Ideal for LinkedIn or team pages.
Personal Brand (€580 + VAT) - session prepared in advance through a discussion about positioning, target audience, and media. A coherent series of images that tell the same story everywhere.
Universe Pack (€1850 + VAT) - visual identity audit, complete artistic direction, shooting, and delivery of a 10 to 15-page reference document: mood palette, moodboard, usage guide, recommendations. A visual system, not a gallery.
Why it makes a difference
15 years delivering complex IT projects have taught me to frame, anticipate, and deliver what was requested, not what was easier to do. I apply the same rigor to photography.
Based in Nantes, available throughout the Loire-Atlantique region and neighboring areas.
Photography Artistic direction Personal Branding Photo retouching Visual identity