Tribute to Yan Morvan

It is with great sadness that the Union des photographes professionnels has learned of the death of Yan Morvan, a long-standing friend and partner of the UPP.

Through the pen of Alain Eli, UPP administrator, we pay tribute to him:

"Yan Morvan, a French photographer with a sharp eye and a sensitive sensibility, passed away on September 20. His work, marked by a profound humanity, captured the essence of life's fleeting moments. Morvan traveled the world, immortalizing moments of truth and beauty, notably through his emblematic work on suburban life and urban culture. His passion for photojournalism and his commitment to the subjects he photographed have inspired many artists.

Co-director of the photojournalism section at the Centre de formation et de perfectionnement des journalistes in 1994, co-founder of the magazine Photographie.com in 1997, freelance photojournalist since 1998, he is published in the French and international press.

His legacy will live on through his powerful images, which continue to awaken awareness and move people. Yan Morvan will be remembered as a master of his art, a witness to his time and a fervent defender of the truth. May his career and vision continue to inspire future generations."

The Union des Photographes Professionnels, through the voice of its Board of Directors, sends its most sincere condolences to his family and associates itself with their grief.

Photo credit: Pauline Baron