Poitiers, Poitou Charentes, France
French photographer born in 1970, Laurent Baheux is part of the tradition of humanists to realize hi...
About the artist
Joined In 2010
(198 Followers)
About the artist
Joined In 2010
(198 Followers)
French photographer born in 1970, Laurent Baheux is part of the tradition of humanists to realize his black and white images of nature and wildlife.
Like his elders who roamed the streets to photograph the lives of people, Laurent Baheux travels wilderness to photograph the life of animals.
No cage or enclosure ; subjects are then individuals who express in the present moment all the strength of their' freedom, all the beauty of their personality and all the tenderness of their life in community.
Praised for their aesthetic strength and authenticity, Laurent's b & w photos are the subject of books, publications, exhibitions, conferences and are distributed in galleries in France and abroad.
Work with SONY ALPHA cameras & SONY G MASTER lenses.
For more infos, take a look on Videos where some interviews are published.
ACTIVISM
In 2013, Laurent is a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for the anti-poaching initiative with images being featured in the "Wild and Precious" International Airport Exhibition. Since then, he has actively advocated and supported (cash or artistic donations) several organizations for the animals and the wild habitat protection:
Association Cheetah for Ever:
ASPAS (Animals Welfare Association):
Groin G...
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