Artistic iris photography · Varennes (37600)
Iris Photography in Touraine
Each iris is unique, like a fingerprint. I photograph it in macro and transform it into a work of art, alone or combined with those of your loved ones. A rare signature in Touraine, at the Varennes studio.
A signature session
Your gaze becomes a work of art
Unique, modern and timeless
The photography of iris reveals what is never seen by the naked eye: the filaments, the colors, the reliefs of your gaze. No iris looks like another, not even those of identical twins.
Combined in the same frame, the irises of a couple, a sibling group, or three generations become a family memory as original as it is lasting, to hang on the wall and pass down.
A natural iris photo that reveals what your eyes hide
The iris fibres: the heart of the photo
Seen up close, your iris is not just a colour: it is made of thousands of fibres, reliefs, shades and tiny spots that form a unique pattern. My work is to show and bring out these fibres, revealing what no one ever sees with the naked eye.
Natural photos, even for dark eyes
I never change the colour of your eyes or add any pattern: everything you see on your print is truly in your gaze. For dark irises (brown, hazel, almost black), I simply add light during editing. Without this step, the iris would stay very dark and blend into the black background; with it, its fibres and golden or coppery glints finally appear.
The artistic side comes through in the composition
Your iris stays natural; creativity happens all around it. During our finalization appointment, we choose together the effect around the iris, the background, and how your irises meet: merged into a single artwork, or side by side. Each creation is unique, and truly yours.
Did you know? Green eyes are an illusion
There is no green pigment in the eye. A green iris is actually a blend: a golden-brown pigment over a layer that looks blue because of the way light scatters in it, much like the blue of the sky. Our eye mixes these shades and shows them to us as green. In macro photography, the secret is revealed: bluish fibres, golden or hazel spots.
Your two eyes are not alike
In the same person, the right and left irises are different. Their colour is often similar, but their fibres, reliefs and spots form two unique patterns. Photographing both eyes means discovering two landscapes that belong to you; side by side on one print, the result is as surprising as it is moving. This is possible with the Duo Iris session, even if you come alone.
Options
Additional Iris (adult or child): 30 €
Your dog's or cat's iris: 75 €
Additional artistic editing: 25 €
All options can be added on the day of the session or during the video finalization appointment described just below.
How does your iris session work?
1. Booking
Choose your date online, no later than 15 days before the session. Your session is booked once you have accepted the quote, signed the contract (the last box lets you choose whether your photos may be shared) and paid the 30% deposit.
2. Preparation
You receive my preparation guide and answers to frequently asked questions by email: glasses, contact lenses, children, everything is explained.
3. The session
At my home studio in Varennes (37600), comfortably seated. Just a few seconds of shooting per eye, with breaks.
4. The video finalization appointment, mandatory
This is the most important step of your iris session. Together, we choose your effects, background and composition, and we approve your artwork before any printing. This complimentary appointment guarantees a creation that truly reflects you.
5. Your creation
Once your artwork is approved, it is delivered within 24 to 48 hours to your private online gallery.
A truly unique gift
The iris photo is one of the most original gifts to give: for parents, grandparents, a couple, or a Mother's Day. Online booking closes 15 days before the date; the gift card can be given at any time, and the date is chosen later.
Frequently asked questions about iris photography
Does iris photography hurt the eyes?
No. The shot requires fairly strong light, but it only lasts a few seconds per eye, with breaks between each photo. You remain comfortably seated.
Are iris photos edited?
Yes, lightly: the colour of your eyes is respected and I never add any pattern. I only bring out the iris fibres and, for dark eyes, add light so they don't get lost in the black background.
Can a brown iris look beautiful in a photo?
Absolutely. A brown iris often reveals the most surprises in macro photography: golden, coppery or amber glints invisible to the naked eye.
Why do my green eyes look brown and blue in the photo?
Because green is not a pigment: it is a blend of a golden-brown pigment and a blue effect created by light. Iris photography makes this blend visible.
Are my two irises identical?
No. Even if they share the same colour, your right and left irises each have their own fibre pattern, unique in the world.
Can children have an iris photo taken?
Yes, generally from 5 to 7 years old, when the child can stay still for a few seconds despite the light. Thanks to my experience with children, I make it a game.
What if I wear glasses or contact lenses?
Yes, glasses are removed during the shot. For coloured contact lenses, it is better to remove them to reveal your true iris colour.
Where can I have an iris photo taken near Tours or Loches?
At the Varennes (37600) studio, in South Touraine, 10 minutes from Loches and 45 minutes from Tours and Châtellerault. It is one of the few iris photography sessions offered in Indre-et-Loire.