Photography and Music: How Visual and Sonic Art Intertwine in My Work

In my creative practice, photography and music are not separate paths — they are parallel expressions of the same vision. Whether I’m behind the camera or composing experimental soundscapes, I’m exploring texture, rhythm, silence, and space. Both forms of art influence each other constantly, creating a unique dialogue in my work.

My background in black-and-white photography has deeply shaped my approach to sound. I don’t just compose music — I frame it. I listen to light the same way I look at noise. A grainy image is not so different from the hiss of tape. A shadow falling across a wall might inspire a low drone or ambient pulse. Photography has taught me to pay attention to negative space — and in music, silence plays exactly the same role.

When I compose, I think like a visual storyteller. I build layers the way I would in an image — with contrast, depth of field, and texture. My soundscapes often begin with field recordings or raw fragments, much like capturing spontaneous street scenes with a camera. In both photography and sound, what I seek is not perfection, but presence: moments that feel fragile, imperfect, and emotionally charged.

This intersection of visual and sonic art is at the heart of my creative process. My album Blinded, for example, is heavily influenced by photographic thinking — it’s not built around melody, but around atmosphere, silence, and decay. Each track unfolds like a photo being developed in a darkroom.

Whether I’m working with images or audio, I aim to slow things down. To invite viewers and listeners to linger. To notice what usually slips past us: the texture of a wall, the hum of a distant train, the quiet between two notes.

For me, photography and music are two ways of listening. Two ways of seeing. Two sides of the same lens.

Discover my music website: https://bastienponsmusic.com