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“I want to show the event at the very moment it takes place.... My body must be anchored to the ground and seek the best point of view, without any visual taboos. But then, at the heart of the event, my effort is to disappear, I introduce a distance that borders on indifference.”

Quote by Luc Delahaye

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Luc Delahaye, born in 1962, is a renowned photographer known for his unique perspective and exquisite use of light and shadow. His work spans various fields, including art, fashion, and documentary photography. more

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