Yann arthus-bertrand short biography

Photographer, Filmmaker, Activist, Environmentalist

Born in , Yann Arthus-Bertrand has been interested in the wilderness and animal world throughout his lifetime. Using a camera, he started to create a record of his observations and eventually discover his gift: testifying through images.

In Arthus-Bertrand became a photojournalist and founded Altitude, the leading aerial photography agency in the world. Inspired by the link between humankind, wildlife and nature, he partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to focus his vocation on a long-term documentary photography series: The Earth From Above, Wild Animals, Horses, and Days.

 

As an activist convinced of the importance of sustainable development, his aerial photographs and accompanying texts request each and every individual to take note that we are all personally responsible for the future of our planet.

To this end, with the Earth From Above series book release, Arthus