Deftom's Cinematic Heroines: Photography as Film Stills

French photographer Deftom, born in 1985 and based near Bordeaux, discovered photography in 2018 after a background in video. He has since developed a personal visual language blending film and digital, focusing on portraiture, posed photography, and fashion. His work is deeply influenced by cinema and its heroines, resulting in images that evoke the allure of a film scene, where light, color, and composition create atmosphere. Each photograph appears to freeze a moment from a larger story, hinting at what came before and what might follow. Deftom describes his practice with the phrase 'My cinematic heroines,' encapsulating his fascination with female characters and his passion for cinema. His images are meticulously constructed yet retain a naturalness that makes them feel alive and spontaneous.