Colin Usher (pictured above) is a photographer, designer and digital media specialist based in Nérac, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle Aquitaine, South West France, situated between Bordeaux & Toulouse… in the North Gascogne region.
With Julia Douglas, he is co-creator of Studio Faire, writer, artist residency and creative studios in Nérac.
He specialises in portraiture, editorial, & property for estate agents.
He has worked with many publications including The Face magazine and The Scotsman as well as theatre companies such as The Traverse Theatre, The Royal Lyceum, Terry Beck Troupe, Philadelphia and Dundee Rep Dance Co.
Much of his work has been used for album covers, promo & press materials as well as featuring in various publications over the years.
Colin has been a drummer since the age of 10 and professional for many years working in broadcasting environments, live and in the studio.
This year, 2023, he has decided to go freelance as a drummer for hire for both studio and live work.
Having lived in South West France for over 7 years now, Colin has carved a niche locally as an estate agent photographer. He can regularly be seen heading off to a chateau or a stunning character property in the Gers, Lot et Garonne and Tarn departments. Buying a home in France? Colin gives FREE advice on the ins and outs of the process. Find out more…
The blog is a photographic diary as well as a place to introduce retrospective highlights from Colin’s 30+ years in the media.
Colin is available in South West France. Bordeaux, Toulouse, Dordogne, Lot et Garonne, Gers.
Based in Nérac, Paris, Amsterdam and London are within easy reach.
Colin also freelances as a drummer with over 30 years experience playing live, recording in studios and session work.
Commission enquiries
e-mail: colin@colinusher.com
or call +33 (0)6 34 56 10 70 (France)
Colin’s Blog
Bonne Année et Bonne Santé 2020
Wishing you all a prosperous and safe new year. We've had a great year here in Nérac. Studio Faire creative retreat goes from strength to strength. So many wonderful, interesting and inspiring writers and makers passed though this Cité Royale of Nérac spending time...
Building Chateaux In The Air
'Building castles in the air' : It's hardly been a daydream this past year or so. I've been incredibly busy (and lucky) shooting some pretty damn awesome properties in and around Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn and Gers departments. Working with Ma Maison Immobilier, Condom, my...
Bonne Année et Bonne Santé 2019
Welcome to the New Year here in Nérac, South West FranceWe're having just a slight breather before we embark on a very busy year ahead. Studio Faire is just about booked up for the year already and we're not quite finished January! Our first guests arrive at...
2018 : Summer Update
What a summer it's been, already! There's few more months of sun and laughter to come. Studio Faire has flourished massively in this, our first year open to artists, writers and musicians. The residencies have been going really well with a range of creatives from...
Our Photography School Is Now Launched in Nérac
We've launched the Studio Faire Photography School, here in Nérac. I'm running courses on getting to know your camera and having the guts to go fully manual. The photography courses will be tailored to the individual or group dependant on skill levels and...
I’m now teaching, portraiture & technique
I'm starting to teach, here at Studio Faire in Nérac. My course is called "Mastering Portraiture with Colin Usher, An inspiring photographic day class at Studio Faire in Nérac". I love teaching and to be honest, showing off a little. In my studio here in...
Recently shot & edited by Colin in Nérac
Deepa Paulus from New York plays ‘Kayda’ on tabla.
Shot on location in Nérac whist on a 10 day artist residency at Studio Faire.
CHUTES! Colin’s Summer 2017 Exhibition in Agen, France.
All detail & imagery is copyright © Colin Usher.
Tel: 06 34 56 10 70 E: colin@colinusher.com
SIRET: 8235 4941 500029