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TIME AND PLACE - Leica photo book project cover

“Reflection and Imagination: 10 stories through the glass.”

One of my latest photography stories titled “Reflection and Imagination: 10 Stories Through the Glass” has been selected by Leica Australia and will be published–by Leica–in a photo book to be released on 20th February 2025. (Cover photo has just been released.)

The theme for the broader photo book project is Time and Place. It brings together a small group of photographers, each of them presenting a story comprising 10 images. World-famous Australian-born street photographer Jesse Marlow is the project art director.

Centred around people, my story explores colours, reflections, shadows and movements in the city. Each photo unveils a brief moment in someone’s life and gives the viewer the opportunity to seek the narrative possibilities.

This project goes beyond the images, introducing all facets involved in creating a photo book namely editing, design, reviewing and printing.

It is a great opportunity to be associated (albeit in a small way) with such a prestigious name. Many of the greatest world photographers since the 1930s have been shooting with Leica and the symbiotic relationship created then is still well in force today.

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About Jean Bogais

SOCIOLOGIST & PHOTOGRAPHER

Jean Bogais is a Paris-Sorbonne educated sociologist (Doctorate), and Social & Intercultural Psychologist whose principal area of academic and professional interests have been (political) violence. He has a considerable experience working on-the-ground as a foreign correspondent, a UN investigator/negotiator, and also as a specialist teaching academic (professor level.) His practical experience comprises stays in North Africa and many years (25+) in Southeast Asia.

Jean is also a passionate photographer, capturing societal themes through his lens. His photography reflects his deep engagement with the complexities of the human experience, blending his insights with a visual narrative that explores the interplay between society and the environment.

His fascination with adventure started as a teenager. He has been a dedicated ocean sailor throughout his life, completing a round-the-world solo journey among other significant adventure projects. His passion for sailing started as a teenager, at the same time as his passion for photography.

Self Portrait of fine art photographer Jean Bogais

About Jean Bogais

SOCIOLOGIST & PHOTOGRAPHER

Jean Bogais is a Paris-Sorbonne educated sociologist (Doctorate), and Social & Intercultural Psychologist whose principal area of academic and professional interests have been (political) violence. He has a considerable experience working on-the-ground as a foreign correspondent, a UN investigator/negotiator, and also as a specialist teaching academic (professor level.) His practical experience comprises stays in North Africa and many years (25+) in Southeast Asia.

Jean is also a passionate photographer, capturing societal themes through his lens. His photography reflects his deep engagement with the complexities of the human experience, blending his insights with a visual narrative that explores the interplay between society and the environment.

His fascination with adventure started as a teenager. He has been a dedicated ocean sailor throughout his life, completing a round-the-world solo journey among other significant adventure projects. His passion for sailing started as a teenager, at the same time as his passion for photography.

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