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Influences: Olivier Föllmi

Friday, September 4th, 2009

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When I started photography, I practiced mainly landscape and was especially interested in photographers 'Landscape' as Olivier Grunewald . However, there are a photographer "humanist" whose images were deeply affected (and touch me still), it Föllmi Olivier. I must say that if I am then directed to the portrait, this is due (because?) To his work.

Of course, other portraits of photographers had already selected my attention, but I felt the images of Olivier few things I had never experienced until now: a sort of calm, serenity (that of Besides the title of one of these works), well-being that gives you hope in humanity.

Oliver attempts to photograph the beauty of the human values and the most altruistic. Away stories bloody flaming we poured the tabloids (or press any court), it shows us the peaceful side of man.

This inspires a photographer from the beauty of his pictures, but also by his approach to people, life and the world. A true lesson in humility that I personally greatly advanced and photographically.

I suggest you spend time on his website and discover his great work " Wisdom of Humanity "whose purpose is to compare the picture of Oliver with quotes from wise men around the world. ... nothing more! September year's work and Opus 7 (365 and 365 photos for each item thought!) which was released in September last editions of Lamartinère.

Do not miss ...

A quick link to its site , and another to his old site , more pleasant to watch most of his work I think.

Enjoy your visit.