At age 21, I scored two incredible internships in New York City: one at the legendary agency MAGNUM PHOTOS and another at the studio of photographer Annie Leibovitz. The grit of classic photojournalism and the shine of celebrity editorial, as a duality, has since shaped my career. I think a journalistic approach, even to copywriting, can enliven the commercial shine of luxury brands.

I love language, logic, and meaning, having studied classical languages and the history of philosophy. For almost 20 years as a journalist and copywriter, I have used this to write about luxury craftsmanship in high jewelry, niche perfume, Haute Couture, hospitality, and art—for media based in Paris, London and Beirut. I have extensive experience working on branded editorial content, including book projects and launching full-on magazines backed by brands.

I am not a fashion photographer, but throughout these experiences I have had many unique opportunities to take photographs, some of which I fortunately didn’t miss, many I did (having lunch with Alaïa in his studio kitchen, for example). Photography will always be my first love, but writing my principal craft and most enduring marriage.

Faded polaroid, taken by Annie Leibovtiz's Lighting Director, Nick Rogers during a test.