Who does Sebastiao Salgado work for?
Salgado was part of the well-known cooperative agency, Magnum Photos, for 15 years before founding his own agency, Amazonas images, in Paris with his wife Léila Wanick Salgado.
Where is Sebastiao Salgado from?
Aimorés, State of Minas Gerais, BrazilSebastião Salgado / Place of birthAimorés is a municipality in the countryside of Minas Gerais. It is located on the Rio Doce Valley, 440 km east to the capital of the state, Belo Horizonte. It has 1 348.913 km² of area, with 8.2 km² being in the urban perimeter. Its population size is of 25,141 habitants.
The town was founded on 18 September 1925. Wikipedia
When was Sebastiao Salgado born?
February 8, 1944 (age 78 years)Sebastião Salgado / Date of birth
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado Júnior (born February 8, 1944) is a Brazilian social documentary photographer and photojournalist. He has traveled in over 120 countries for his photographic projects.
Why is Sebastião Salgado important?
Sebastião Salgado is a renowned documentary photographer and photojournalist with a deep love and respect for nature while also sensitive to the socio-economic conditions that impact human beings. He has traveled to over 120 countries for his projects.
Where does Sebastião Salgado live?
Paris
His work resides in Paris. Salgado works on long term, self-assigned projects, many of which have been published as books: The Other Americas, Sahel, Workers, Migrations, and Genesis.
What kind of camera does Sebastiao Salgado use?
Much of his more famous earlier work was shot with a Leica R6. Later, he decided he wanted to start printing extra big so he switched to a medium format Pentax 645. Since switching to digital, he now shoots primarily with a Canon 1DS. As far as lenses go, he uses virtually the whole line of Canon L lenses.
What is the biggest change that Sebastiao Salgado has experienced in his career?
Completely abandoning the career of an economist he had built, Salgado switched to photography in 1973, working initially on news assignments between several photo agencies before deciding to form a new one with his wife, Lélia Wanick Salgado.
What happened to the Salgado family farm and what did it become?
The 1,754-acre forest, once a barren land, has transformed back into its original state as a tropical paradise since the Instituto Terra planted those two million trees. The healthy ecosystem of the new forest has facilitated the regrowth of hundreds of species of plants and has seen the return of wildlife.
What is Sebastiao Salgado doing now?
He left Magnum in 1994 and with his wife Lélia Wanick Salgado formed his own agency, Amazonas Images, in Paris, to represent his work. He is particularly noted for his social documentary photography of workers in less developed nations. His work resides in Paris.
What lenses did Sebastiao Salgado use?
As far as lenses go, he uses virtually the whole line of Canon L lenses. From prime 24mm to 300mm and zoom lenses covering the same length. Tri-X was his preferred film and today he still has Digital images processed to mimic a similar Tri-X look.
What camera did Salgado use for Genesis?
During the making of Genesis, Salgado transitioned from analog to digital photography. Between 2004 and 2008 he used Pentax 6458 cameras and medium format, 4.5 x 6.
Where does Sebastiao Salgado live now?