Noémie Doragon

I went to Paris, to see a girl about a dragon.

You’d be forgiven for being afraid of meeting a dragon, but Noémie Doragon is anything but frightening. Her name may be apt for the artwork that is her body, but her personality is actually what you see first — a charming and bright young lady.

This year has been a whirlwind of network effects, each little interaction opening a new door. It was my friend Nausicaa Yami who introduced me to Noémie (man those two are like peas in a pod!) and Noémie recommended this wonderful studio, L’Atelier & Beyond run by Karine.

We had a brilliant time shooting together in this gorgeous studio. The rough backdrop was a nice contrast to Noémie’s perfect ink — a tattoo bodysuit that transforms her into a dragon. Her poses were chameleon-like, flowing seamlessly to the gentle beats of Karmacoma by Massive Attack .

I love taking photos, but I always maintain that it is the people that matter most — and Noémie was no exception. An incredibly creative person, inside and out. She will tell you she is not very tall, but I know she stands head and shoulders above so many people I meet day to day.