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Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy
France - 2017
fr 
English
25’
fr English
25’
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
An insight into the erotic world of Frédéric Fontenoy through a photo shoot.
His research with his models, his large format photography, his 1930s aesthetic and his collaboration with master printer Diamantino Quintas.
In the tranquil setting of a Paris apartment, a time capsule straight out of the 1930s, three young models get ready. In the adjoining room, the photographer puts the finishing touches to a very elaborate mise en scene.
Frédéric Fontenoy is considered one of the masters of contemporary fetish photography. Working with a large format view camera and assisted by his printer, he creates singular images, spending hours perfecting every detail.
What you're about to see...
A face of erotic photography • The photographer's discussions with his models • Large format photography • Diamantino Quintas's large format printing • Preparing an original, 1930s inspired set • A posed photograph crafted with precision • Back and forth between the Polaroids and the set to find the photograph • Playing with bodies and the fantasy of an era • The discovery of the final image by the photographer and his printer • Working with electronic lighting
Film chapters
Still frames
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Choosing the 4 x 5 inch Polaroid print
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Diamantino Quintas's first test strip
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Frédéric Fontenoy's eroticism in 4 x 5 inch Polaroid
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Trixie before the shoot
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Positioning the models: Trixie, Sloane VDC and Sacha Seydoux
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Frédéric Fontenoy's large format view camera
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Finding the pose with the models
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Comparing the different Polaroid shots
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
First large format print by Diamantino Quintas from Polaroid negative
Inside - Frédéric Fontenoy (2017)
Direction:
Thomas Goupille
Adjusting the sharpness before exposing the paper to the light
Sex not only connects people but enables them to enter dark corners,
to go beyond appearances."
Further exploration
Materiel used
4x5 inch (10x12cm) Polaroid film • Sinar P2 view camera • Canon EOS 5D camera • Durst HL 2200 enlarger • 180mm enlarger lens
Bibliography
• INSIDE - artist: Frédéric Fontenoy ; authors: Véronique Bergen, Laurent de Sutter et Ludovic de Vita ; 2016 ; Alkama ; French, English, Chinese
• PHOTOGRAPHIES 2006-2011 - artist: Frédéric Fontenoy ; authors: Jacques Henric, Lionel Dax ; 2011 ; Alkama ; French, English