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"I think photography was inside me. Once I found it, it became stronger than me and I took refuge in it."—Raymond Depardon
Celebrated photographer, photojournalist, and documentary filmmaker, Raymond Depardon was born in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France on July 6, 1942. His interest in photography began when he started taking pictures of his family’s farm at the age of 12. A prolific artist, Raymond Depardon has directed 20 feature-length films and published over 50 books.
In 1966, Depardon co-founded Gamma, a photojournalism agency. He became its director in 1973. In 1977, he received a Pulitzer Prize for his photographs of conflict zones in Chad. In 1979, he became a full member of the international photography cooperative, Magnum. In 2012, he took the official portrait of French President François Hollande.
In terms of filmmaking, Depardon’s style is influenced by the raw, unnarrated approach of cinéma vérité and direct cinema. Both Reporters (1981) and New York, N.Y. (1986) won the César Award for best short documentary. La Captive du Désert (1990) was nominat
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Raymond Depardon
Born in 1942 in Villefranche-sur-Saône, Raymond Depardon is not just a photographer; he's a storyteller of our age. With a career spanning over six decades, Depardon's lens has captured the essence of global events, intimate moments, and the ever-changing landscapes of society.
Initially drawn to the bustling streets of Paris, Depardon began his journey in the world of photojournalism. His early years saw him documenting the Algerian War, a pivotal moment that would shape his perspective on conflict and humanity. Joining the Gamma Agency in 1966, he further solidified his reputation as a formidable photojournalist, capturing events from the Vietnam War to the Munich Olympics.
However, it's not just wars and global events that define Depardon's oeuvre. His innate ability to capture the soul of his subjects, whether it's the solitude of urban life in "Manhattan Out" or the raw, unfiltered reality of French rural life in "Profiles Paysans," showcases his versatility and depth.
Depardon's foray into filmmaking added another dimension to his storytelling. His docum
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Raymond Depardon
French photographer, photojournalist and documentary filmmaker
Raymond Depardon (French:[ʁɛmɔ̃dəpaʁdɔ̃]; born 6 July 1942) is a French photographer, photojournalist and documentary filmmaker.
Early life
Depardon was born in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France.[1]
Photographer
Depardon is a mainly self-taught photographer, as he began taking pictures on his family's farm when he was 12. He apprenticed with a photographer-optician in Villefranche-sur-Saône before he moved to Paris in 1958.[2] He began his career as a photojournalist in the early 1960s. He travelled to conflict zones including Algeria, Vietnam, Biafra and Chad. In 1966, Depardon co-founded the photojournalism agency Gamma. In 1973 he became Gamma's director. From 1975 to 1977, Depardon traveled in Chad. The following year, he left Gamma to become a Magnum Photos associate, then a full member in 1979. In the 1990s, Depardon returned to his parents' farm to photograph rural landscapes in color and, in 1996, published a black and white road journal, In
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