Laurence Papoutchian

Based in Lyon 06, photographer-author Laurence Papoutchian is a specialist in professional portrait photography. A graduate of the Fine Arts and a photographer since 1996, she combines artistic sensitivity with technical rigor to deliver images that tell the story of both the person and their professional role. Her approach emphasizes attention to personality, care for detail, considered lighting, and composition designed to enhance a professional image—whether for a LinkedIn profile, CV, corporate communications or the portrait of an executive. At the studio located on the slopes of Croix‑Rousse, Laurence creates a calm, supportive atmosphere that helps each subject relax in front of the camera. Her method begins with a preparatory conversation to understand the portrait’s intention (desired professional tone, intended use, brand identity). During the session she guides the subject precisely—posture, gaze, framing—to reveal “the light and the impulse of life” unique to each person, then completes the work with a restrained, meticulous post‑production tailored to digital and print uses. In addition to classic portrait photography, Laurence offers a distinctive signature: the wet‑plate collodion process. For clients seeking a unique photographic object and a timeless aesthetic, she produces collodion portraits in camera — a 19th‑century technique that yields pictorial, tactile images suited to prestigious or editorial uses. These handcrafted plates provide an original, material presence that contrasts with contemporary digital formats. Her experience in reportage and corporate photography also enables her to design coherent image series for companies, useful across internal and external communications. Working for independent professionals as well as organizations (businesses, institutions), Laurence values the quality of the working relationship and the precision of her gaze. She also offers workshops and training to share her technical and artistic know‑how. If you are looking for a professional portrait in Lyon 06—direct, expressive and carefully constructed—Laurence Papoutchian brings her experience and sensitivity to serve your image.