Hub's Rising Stars of Photography: Meet Emmanuel Fradin

We are pleased to announce the induction of Paris-based photographer Emmanuel Fradin into our family of Rising Stars of Photography. Emmanuel, our panel of photography luminaries has determined that your creative imagery, rich history of achievements and commitment to social photography have earned you this recognition as a Rising Star. As our first international inductee, we look forward to watching your career and body of work grow to establish your place in the worldwide photographic community and inspire your peers.

Emmanuel Fradin

Vitals:

Home Base: Paris, France
Website: http://www.fradinphotography.com
Contact: mail@emmanuelfradin.com
Publication History: Imapress Agency, Reuters, Associated Press, Der Stern (Germany), Time, Newsweek, The Times, Libération, Le Monde, others
Awards: Tops China 2008
Photographic Interests/Specialities: Photojournalism, social/political photography
Available for Assignment Photography: mail@emmanuelfradin.com, +336 3311 0389

Emmanuel Fradin -- In his own words

"I was born in Saumur (Loire Valley), and my life has been divided between my two passions, music and photography. Upon beginning my military service in 1997, I went to Paris to join the Etablissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées.

The success of my photographic work during this period in the military led to my appointment as official photographer of the Prime Minister of France at the time, Lionel Jospin. For four years, I accompanied and photographed the Prime Minister on his national and international trips. I was confronted with a wide variety of situations and subjects that provided me a unique perspective on French and international politics.

In 2001, I joined the Imapress agency. Here my assignments included French political life as well as society stories. So it was with an extensive knowledge of the professional sector that I decided to become an independent photographer. I worked directly with Reuters for two years and with the Associated Press. During these years, I covered news subjects in fields as varied as politics, sports and fashion in a personal way. At the start of my freelance career, one of my first assignments took me to Chernobyl to cover the tragedy. I am now a contract photographer with several magazines and newspapers in France and abroad, and most recently covered the French Presidential election for the German magazine Stern."

Emmanuel Fradin -- A photographic sampling

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©Emmanuel Fradin

What others say:

"As Senior EIC France for Reuters News Pictures service, I have given assignments to Emmanuel Fradin on a variety of stories: Politics, Fashion, Job, Social issues and student unrest. Emmanuel is a motivated and competent photographer who has always proven himself in the very competitive Paris news photography environment."

- John Schults, Senior EIC, Reuters News, France

"Emmanuel is an excellent and very motivated photographer. I have worked closely with him on projects, and he is a very interesting and motivated person. He is always searching for great subjects that need to be done. I admire his curiosity and energy."

- Susan Manuel, Photo Agent, Strates Photographies, Switzerland

Rising Stars Jurors' comments:

"Emmanuel's work is very strong, and shows the passion he has for getting out and making pictures of real life and politics."

"There is a quietness to his photos that creates a feeling of wanting to know more about the people and places."

"Visually sophisticated and compelling vision. Both his b/w and color work is great."