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Born in Montluçon (Allier) in 1960, he Travelled the world before settling in Paris in 1989. In 1996 he developed and perfected his knowledge at the Spéos Photographic Institute. He became an independent photographer in 1997 working in different cultural domains: contemporary danse, hip-hop & music. At the same time he followed his personal projects in Black and White in the depressed areas of the 18th Arrondissment in Paris. From 1999 to 2003 he participated in the creation & activity of the Chambrenoire. During 2004 he undertook to do the portraits of aged, dying people in medical facilities. Since 2004 he has captured the traces of man along the coast of the Antlantic, the Channel And North Sea. Another series is being done on enfancy. He taught the black & white laboratory technique using divers themes, of which the portrait, space & light in the Spéos Photographic Institute during 1998-2005. He also joined the teaching league for young adults in difficulty for photo workshops. He works with the Jean Vilar Theatre in Suresnes, the Theatre de la Ville de Paris & the Theatre de l’Ouest Parisien. His work includes choreographers, Directors and Musiciens. He actively participated in different institutions and companies. Publications : Antennes, Aréareveu, Ballet Tanz International, Danser, L’Express magazine, Kinen 3, Libération newspaper, Nouvel Observateur Magazine, Notre Temps magazine, Suresnes magazine, Télérama magazine, Viva and Marianne magazine. PRIZES - Finalist in the VIA A VIS International Selection – Aug 2006 - Laureat in the Agfa International Competition - 2004 - 2nd Prize in the Agfa International COmpetition 2003 -Kodak Pro Dotation – 2002 -Ilford Jury Prize – 2001 -Laureat of the black & white Agfa France competition – 2000 - Ilford Jury Prize - 1999
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