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Photographer

Valerie Jardin
Prize

2nd Place / People /Street Photography
Company/Studios

Valerie Jardin Photography Inc
Date of Photograph

July 26, 2022
Technical Info

1/900 ISO160 F/6.4 23mm Fujifilm X100V
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Website

https://valeriejardinphotography.com/

Saint Malo, Brittany, France I watched for a couple of minutes as several swimmers took turns to brave their fear of heights and the cold water below. A young girl approached the edge to make the jump while another girl (maybe her sister) was cheering her on right in front of me.

Biography

Valérie Jardin is an award winning French photographer who has developed a unique style that is both evocative and authentic. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of narrative, capturing moments that reveal the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. She is very committed to the true tradition of capturing the decisive moment. Every frame captured through Valérie’s 23 mm lens is candid. Valérie's work is also marked by her commitment to mentoring other photographers. Through international workshops, conferences and over a dozen books, she shares her experience with others.
Awards

Second place winner IPA 2023 in Street Photography category.