## Richard Daniel
__Born:__
- Date: Wednesday, April 19, 1944
- Time: 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Place: Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France
## Social Media Details
* Twitter: @RichardDaniel
## Recent Projects
* **2022:** Collaboration with photographer Martin Parr on a series of portraits
* **2021:** Exhibition at the Centre Pompidou, Paris
* **2020:** Publication of the monograph "Richard Daniel: A Retrospective"
## Public Profile
Richard Daniel is a French photographer known for his elegant and evocative portraits and landscapes. Born in Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France in 1944, Daniel began his career in photography in the 1960s. He has since become one of the most acclaimed photographers of his generation, with his work featured in major museums and galleries worldwide.
Daniel's work often explores themes of beauty, identity, and humanity. His portraits are renowned for their intimate and sensitive portrayal of their subjects. He has photographed a wide range of individuals, from celebrities to ordinary people, and his images capture the unique personality and spirit of each individual.
In addition to his portrait work, Daniel is also known for his landscapes, which are characterized by their meditative and atmospheric qualities. He often incorporates elements of nature, such as trees, water, and sky, into his compositions, creating images that are both visually stunning and emotionally evocative.
Daniel's work has been widely exhibited and published. He has had solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His work has also been featured in numerous group exhibitions and publications.
Daniel's contributions to photography have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1990, he was awarded the Grand Prix National de la Photographie by the French Ministry of Culture. He has also received the Hasselblad Award (2008) and the Lucie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Photography (2014).
Daniel continues to work as a photographer and is based in Paris, France.