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
New pals in South West France
This summer, Elloise Bennett got in touch regarding shooting her chambres d’hôtes in Nérac for publicity purposes.
I snapped a lost Raphael from 16th Century
Recently I was commissioned by investigative journalist Kate Mead to go shoot a very rare painting near Bordeaux that had been discovered by Stephen Hibberts.
Our global house-warming day
We have lived in the Lot-et-Garonne in South West France for over 4 months now.
Now Available En France!
We have lived in the Lot-et-Garonne in South West France for over a month now.
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE!
Taking it to the bridge with Lindsey Lavender
Lindsey Lavender is a fantastic painter. Her work ‘examines the urban environment seeking simple, overlooked observations with a fascination for the mundane but necessary’.
Rachel McCrum, the poet. A study.
I spent a great few hours in my wee studio in Barrel Cottage photographing Rachel McCrum, the poet.
Rachel won our Studio Faire competition for a FREE photo shoot. We’re pretty glad she won.
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.
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Tel: 06 34 56 10 70 E: colin@colinusher.com
SIRET: 8235 4941 500029