Alex Cretey Systermans

Alex Crétey Systermans is a photographer based in Paris and London.

He shoots editorial for good medias such as Monocle (UK), Financial Times (UK),The New-York Times (USA), Afar (USA) The Fader (Usa), Die Zeit (GER),  Le Monde (FR), Les Inrocks (FR), commercial clients including Uber, AirBnB, Ikea, Google, Barclays, NSI, Nat West with great agencies like 72andsunny, McGarryBowe, BBH, M&C Saatchi, Jesus & Gabriel Agency, Havas WW, FCB Inferno, W&Cie, Winkreative, Wirz Communications AG, Langland, Rosa Parks...

Alex works on long term personal work through several projects based on family on one side and small islands communities on another.


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Close-up of a hand holding a lit sparkler against a dark background with red light.
Close-up of a hand holding a lit sparkler against a dark ceiling with dramatic red lighting.
Close-up of a man’s arm resting casually on the back of an orange textured sofa indoors.
Close-up of a couple exchanging a wedding ring during a ceremony
Close-up of an adult holding a baby’s hand while sitting together on a couch
Close-up of a man’s hands holding small stones and soil outdoors, examining the ground texture.
Close-up of a hand sorting fresh dark berries spread out on a surface.
Close-up of a person’s hands gently holding an old grapevine trunk in a vineyard.
Close-up of a small child’s hand gently touching a softly lit curtain by a window.
Close-up of a hand holding a bunch of red grapes by an airplane window in warm sunlight.
Artistic seascape with a sailboat on sparkling water framed by an outstretched arm in the sunlight
Close-up of a person wearing an orange jacket, reaching into a chest pocket.
Close-up of a person wearing a green puffer jacket with elastic cuff and dark pants, showing a relaxed hand at their side.
Close-up of a groom embracing a bride in a lace wedding dress while they dance, with a child held between them.
Close-up of a raised male hand with a wedding ring, with an outdoor patio dining area and countryside view in the background.
Close-up of a groom in a dark suit and a bride in a white dress standing side by side, showing their hands and wedding ring.
Close-up of a young child sitting on a green sofa, wearing a light pink dress and dark gray tights with hands resting on the ...
Close-up of a woman’s hands resting on a white pleated skirt, wearing a delicate white knitted cardigan against a yellow back...
Close-up of a woman’s arm and hand on hip wearing a white knitted sweater and white skirt against a bright yellow background.
Close-up of a farmer’s hands gently tending grapevine leaves in a vineyard.
Close-up of a person’s arm and hand in a white long-sleeve dress against a bright yellow background.
Adult hand holding a small broken brown and blue stone outdoors
Close-up of a child wearing soft cream-colored leggings and top with one hand resting by the leg indoors.
Close-up of a hand sorting and touching a large spread of fresh dark berries.
Close-up of a tailor adjusting the back of a dark formal suit jacket with one hand.
Curator wearing white gloves adjusts a vintage mechanical automaton figure on a wooden base under warm exhibition lighting.
Close-up of a hand interacting with a glowing blue touchscreen display
Bride placing a wedding ring on the groom’s finger during the marriage ceremony.
Older man in a suit raising his hands while looking down in a dark setting
Close-up of a woman’s hand with natural manicure resting on a white textured skirt and fuzzy knit sweater sleeve.
Close-up of an older woman in a turquoise outfit with matching nail polish, holding her hand over her chest and wearing gold ...
Close-up of an elderly woman’s hands crafting with fabric strips at a table.
Close-up of an elderly woman’s hands working with rolls of fabric strips on a table.
Close-up of a craftsman’s hands using a small tool to work on a gold ring.
Close-up of a jeweler setting diamonds into a gold ring at a workbench.
Close-up of a jeweler setting diamonds into a gold ring at a workbench
Close-up of a jeweler working on a gold diamond ring at a workbench with a hand tool.
Close-up of a jeweler’s hands carefully crafting a gold ring at a workbench.
Close-up of a jeweler’s hand holding a gold ring with diamonds while working at a wooden workbench.
Close-up of a person assembling gold jewelry pieces on a velvet tray
Close-up of a person’s hands carefully arranging white fabric with a black stripe while sewing and pinning the material.
Person pointing at digital financial data on a glowing screen
Close-up of a hand holding a delicate gold chain necklace with small heart-shaped charms.
Close-up of a woman’s hands knitting with cream-colored yarn on her lap in soft, moody light.
Person grating a large block of green cheese into a clear glass bowl in a rustic kitchen setting.
Close-up of a seated woman holding and twisting her long braided hair in natural indoor light.
Adult hands arranging a chunky gold chain necklace on a piece of white fabric against a light background.
Person sitting on a wooden floor holding a frosted silicone object with both hands.
Close-up of a craftsman polishing black eyeglass frames on a grinding wheel in a workshop.
Child’s raised hands emerging from behind a dark sofa in dramatic low light