Photographing heritage at risk means going to where it truly is. Responding to the request of the Heritage Foundation, Myphotoagency documents sites throughout France, including metropolitan France and its overseas territories, with the same high standards of quality and responsiveness.
A heritage mission without borders
In 2021, Myphotoagency intervened to respond to a request from the Heritage Foundation. The objective was clear: to create a consistent photographic inventory of French heritage sites at risk, on a national scale.
The Heritage Foundation operates throughout France. From town centers to rural areas, from iconic sites to more secluded locations, heritage to be preserved is everywhere. And often far from major thoroughfares.
To meet this demand, the photograph must be able to faithfully reflect the diversity and reality of the sites, wherever they are located. This implies:
- comprehensive national coverage ,
- a rapid response capability,
- smooth logistics , including in the most isolated areas.
It is within this framework that Myphotoagency mobilizes its network and deploys an organization capable of operating everywhere, without exception.
A network of photographers located as close as possible to the sites
To meet the Heritage Foundation's requirements, Myphotoagency leverages its national network of professional photographers, located throughout the country. This structure allows for simultaneous coverage of multiple regions without compromising quality or deadlines. Each project is designed to provide a clear and accurate representation of the site : enhanced overall views, expert angle selection, and consistent quality. The goal is not to focus solely on the hazard, but to document the building or site in its entirety, taking into account its surroundings and heritage context.
In practical terms, this translates to:
- Ground-level photo reports to accurately document the condition of the buildings,
- comparable, usable and durable footage ,
- a field approach, site by site, as close as possible to the heritage reality.
The ability to go where the heritage is also
French heritage doesn't stop at mainland France. It also extends to its marine territories, rich in exceptional built and natural heritage. Myphotoagency has successfully addressed this challenge by undertaking photojournalism projects in the French overseas departments and territories, incorporating:
- Drone photography is essential for revealing natural sites and hard-to-reach environments.
- an organization adapted to local constraints,
- the same requirement for quality and visual consistency as in mainland France.
This operational capability allows Myphotoagency to intervene everywhere, without distinction of distance or latitude, and to offer a clear, homogeneous and complete vision of heritage at risk, on a national scale.
Photography as a link between heritage and territories
Photographing heritage sites throughout France also means preparing for their future appreciation. A precise, current, and engaging image enriches knowledge, supports restoration projects, and enhances the tourism appeal of these regions. With the Heritage Foundation, Myphotoagency demonstrates that visual production can be national, local, and socially engaged.
