"Sous le Soleil" by Frédéric Pinet was inspired by a lifetime of childhood holidays in the south of France. St. Jean Cap Ferrat — his haven from worry and complications.
Here he was an eager spectator of lives imbued with effortless elegance. Beautiful, independent women who bask in freedom and sun.
Summer holidays in France was 8 weeks of “insouciance”, whose memories have never left him.
In this series, he hides behind his lens — no staging, no direction. Simply living in the moment, enjoying the present.
With over 30 years of fashion and lifestyle photography experience, Frederic Pinet is a master in his field. As a photographer and video director, he spends his time traveling the world creating iconic images for luxury brands as well as print and digital magazines.
The French-born creative started his career by assisting renowned photographers such as Paolo Roversi, Steven Meisel and Mario Testino.
His skill, eye and joie de vivre led him to become a go-to photographer for many fashion magazines and celebrities. He has photographed supermodels and actresses like Penelope Cruz, Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell and regularly collaborates with Vogue, Bulgari, Elle, Audemars Piguet, Adidas, BMW and many other global brands.
