Marc Riboud

Marc Riboud was a French photographer best known for his humanist and documentary photography, particularly his images of everyday life and street scenes in Asia. Riboud started taking photographs as a teenager and became a professional photographer after World War II. He joined Magnum Photos in 1953, where he worked for over 30 years, and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States. Riboud's photographs often captured the human condition and the beauty of the ordinary. He was known for his ability to capture fleeting moments and spontaneous interactions, often using composition and light to create a sense of depth and emotion in his images.