Gilbert François developed his remarkable photographic talent as a child under the tutelage of his father, a renowned professional photographer.
Gilbert’s combination of refined skills and artistic sensitivity has won him acclaim in his native Netherlands and in the competitive world of international fashion.
A polymath, Gilbert is an accomplished classical musician and worked as an aerospace scientist, software creator and filmmaker before embracing his true métier in photography. He speaks several languages and lived in various countries prior to establishing himself in Paris.
As a visual artist, Gilbert is a purist who insists on authenticity in his images.
“It is not technically difficult to make a good photo,” he says, “but an exceptional photo requires emotion and this can only occur when the photographer engages with his model.”
It is the emotional element of his work that makes the viewer look again at the photo and discover more.
It is the unique energy of his images that has captivated his fashion clients and sets his work apart.
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