Facing time

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Born in Perpignan, in the south of France in 1964, the photographer and photojournalist Maurice Weiss, now lives in Berlin. His work is regularly published in important journals and magazines across Europe. From still portraits to significant and often iconic moments in world history, this publication draws together some of Weiss's most striking images. Maurice Weiss has the gift of establishing a rapport with his subjects before capturing them in his pictures. This imbues his photographs and photo essays with a singular warmth that has become rare in photography. One can recognize a photograph by Weiss by its feel for the decisive moment as much as one can by the palpable ease of the people in front of the camera. He creates snapshots of timeless value. During the 25 years of his work as a reporter, Weiss has shaped the way we see important historical moments, from the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the Arab Spring. His portraits range from the powerful, the rich and the famous to those on the fringes of society.