Colin Usher (pictured above) is a creative and music producer 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.
Studio Faire Play launched in summer 2025 to provide music collaboration residencies with musician and touring sound engineer Wesley Kennis.
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.
Commission enquiries
e-mail: colin@colinusher.com
LATEST SINGLE
from
COLIN USHER
‘MUMBLING COWARD’
(The out-of-tune guitarist)
OUT NOW
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Releasing ambient music as
Mister Colins
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Releasing more gritty, industrial noise as Colin Usher
Colin has been a drummer since the age of 10 and professional for many years working in broadcasting environments, live and in the studio.
Releasing music as Mister Colins and COLIN USHER using his Teenage Engineering samplers and drum machines … Ableton LIVE now in the arsenal …
Colin’s Blog
Say CHEESE! Shooting Ailsa Proverbs of The Big Cheese Making Kit
Ailsa Proverbs invited me to work with her on an editorial piece with her in her kitchen to help promote her products at The Big Cheese Making Kit.
And breath… My shoot with a pilates instructor
Janine Ferguson, pilates instructor from Inspire Pilates, spent a few hours with me shooting for her website and promotional materials.
Shooting Tech Innovators QikServe at Codebase
I spend a good bit of my time working with mobile technology innovators, QikServe.
Hello Mr Mackenzie : My Shoot with Martin Metcalfe
Recently, I was invited to shoot old pal Martin Metcalfe to promote his upcoming gigs with his band Metcalfe & the Fornicators.
This is Stacey… Rock & Roll Yogini
There’s this amazing woman called Stacey Chavis who has the Edinburgh Yoga Room.
Braw Beard Oils Promo
I shot a promo with Braw Beard Oils in Glasgow’s...
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