Stephan Gladieu: On allait au bord de la mer

Charming portraits of sunbathers, surfers and savvy beachgoers enjoying a French summer at the seaside

Using his highly personal yet objective documentary method, Stephan Gladieu (born 1969) photographs French holidaymakers at beaches across the country. While each is taken from the same distance, Gladieu's portraits nonetheless allow individual personalities and group dynamics to shine through.