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“My way in for photographing people is really their work. I'm always interested in what people make, and then I photograph the person. Sometimes the person is a disappointment. But that's the risk. It informs me a lot about the character of a person if I know their work first.”

Quote by Anton Corbijn

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Anton Corbijn is a renowned photographer known for his unique visual style and significant contributions to the music industry. Born on May 20, 1955, of Dutch descent, he has lived in Belgium for most of his life. Corbijn gained fame for his portraits and his distinctive perspective on musical artists. more

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