I am a London-based street photographer who enjoy travelling to the world’s biggest cities to capture the fleeting essence of urban life, projecting my dreams and fantasy into ordinary scenes. My work has been exhibited in art galleries around the US, and published in several magazines such as Leica Magazine and National Geographic. My love for storytelling and composition has led me to publish my first eBook: Storytelling in street photography. 

Candidness is a necessity for me as I explore the unconscious emotions connecting us to our cities, and to ourselves. In fact, I have come to realise that photography is as magical as it is mysterious to me. Images and stories come to life when I observe the world going by, not when I attempt to control it. I follow my intuition - it's as I am driven by an inner pull, acting as magnet, taking me to a new street, to a new face.

My journey with street photography started in 2012 - but the excitement of taking a new shot has not disappeared. And every shot I take, every story I make, exist as well within me.

Marie Laigneau

Published ebooks

1. Storytelling in street photography (available as PDF)

2. An exploration of creativity (available as PDF)

Portfolio reviews

I offer personal portfolio reviews (in-person or remote via Zoom) where you can receive direct feedback on your images to understand 1. which ones stand out and why, 2. what recurring elements emerge from your portfolio, and the possible directions you can take from there, 3. how to make your series work and stand apart.

If interested, send me an email at marie.laigneau@gmail.com