ABOUT FRENCHIE

Behind FrenchieYankee is David Santori — a French immigrant who swapped Paris for the U.S. in 1999.

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Having spent his formative years in Paris and in the heart of the rolling Loire country, David was eventually plucked from the hustle and bustle of the City of Lights and parachuted into the heartland of the U.S., in Milwaukee, WI – aka the Paris of the Midwest <ba-dum-chhh!>.

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Champagne was briefly replaced with Miller High Life, yet his cheese cravings never went unsatisfied.

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From the Wisconsin dairyland, to the quaint streets of Boston, and the beautiful southeast region of Charlotte, NC, David now calls Washington, D.C. home. Through his Instagram feed and his curated guide, 'The Other D.C.', he spotlights the city's most photogenic corners — far from tour buses and the National Mall.

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​With 22 years in the translation industry under his belt, David is shifting from localization strategy consulting to pursue a second career as a French<>English interpreter specialized in victim services and trauma-informed interpreting.

 

He likes to drink Champagne while he irons. He also does try very hard not to be rude when addressing Americans or roll his eyes at the pessimistic and forever complaining French. His captions blend French cultural quirks, food, travel, and unapologetic sarcasm — with a camera roll full of stylish strolls and colorful snaps.

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Services include:

• ✨ D.C. photo walks with a local eye**

• 📱 Mobile photography coaching

• 📸 Instagram storytelling + visual editing tips

 

​Want to explore D.C. differently or refine your aesthetic? Reach out via email or fill out the contact form.

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And no, David does not own a béret! But he does own a striped sailor shirt!