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Robert Doisneau is a celebrated French street photographer known for his captivating images that capture the essence of everyday life in Paris.

His ability to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary images has made him an icon in the world of photography.

Early Life and Career

Robert Doisneau was born in Gentilly, a suburb of Paris, in 1912.

His passion for photography began at a young age when he received a camera as a gift. He studied lithography and engraving at the École Estienne, but his interest in photography continued to grow.

In the early 1930s, Doisneau started working as a freelance photographer, selling his photographs to various magazines and newspapers.

He was later hired by Renault as an industrial and advertising photographer. During World War II, Doisneau worked as a soldier and a photographer for the French Resistance.

After the war, Doisneau returned to freelance photography and began to focus on capturing the everyday l