I was born in 1965 and raised in Paris, France. I did not only have the luck to grow up in one of the greatest cities in the world, I am also the descendant of some very well known painters. My great-grandfather was Louis Valtat (1869-1952), who influenced the past art scene, and my grandmother Marie-Lucie Nessi-Valtat (1910-1992). I did not have the opportunity to know my great-grandfather, but did I spend most of my free time with my grandmother in her studio, observing her painting, her artwork or accompanying her to the large, and very popular, vernissages.
These past years not only influenced my glance for colors, shapes and the fineness of accents, but also for people and for life itself. The perfect presupposition for my present day occupation is photography. Early on as a little boy, I became familiar and enjoyed handling the camera, and when I reached 15 years old, I discovered my love for photography. At the age of 16, I completed my school-leaving examination and at 20, I finished my university studies with excellent marks. The following year, I traveled around Europe, mostly through England, Switzerland and Italy, expanding my knowledge about the art of photography. After this frolicsome and wild year, I returned to my hometown, Paris.
Currently, I make my home here in Germany, in the great city of Saarbruecken.
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International Photographer Jean M. Laffitau
