In a world teeming with hues, movement, and moments frozen in time, Stéphane Kyndt stands as a chronicler of life's kaleidoscopic tapestry. Since embarking on his journey as a professional photographer in 1997, Stékyndt has woven together a narrative that celebrates the vibrant essence of existence.
Initially traversing paths in business and psychology, Stéphane's pivot towards photography was a revelation, a journey of self-discovery marked by a relentless pursuit of mastering his craft. Through self-teaching and relentless practice, he honed his skills, delving deep into the intricacies of framing, technique, and storytelling. Over time, he forged a distinctive photographic style characterized by its humanistic ethos, rich colors, warmth, and an unwaveringly positive outlook on life.
Stékyndt's odyssey led him across continents, where he spent a decade immersed in the bustling landscapes of the United States, serving as a photo correspondent specializing in celebrity photography. It was during this period that he captured iconic figures like Michel Polnareff and embarked on a memorable three-week assignment alongside the legendary Johnny Hallyday along Road 66. Yet, Stéphane's wanderlust was far from satiated. He returned to his homeland, France, only to continue his globetrotting adventures, venturing into the heartlands of Madagascar, the vibrant streets of Mexico, the pulsating rhythms of Colombia, the serene landscapes of Uruguay, and the labyrinthine alleyways of Morocco, among many others across Europe.
His photographic expeditions, often centered on documentary and street photography, serve as poignant testimonies to the human condition and the myriad facets of culture and society. Through his lens, Stékyndt encapsulates the fleeting moments of joy, sorrow, resilience, and beauty that define our shared human experience. Stéphane's artistic vision finds resonance in the galleries of Paris, where his exhibitions have garnered acclaim and accolades. Each frame tells a story, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative woven by light and shadow, color and contrast.
Reflecting on his journey, Stékyndt muses, "There is magic in photography, and this magic does not fade with time, quite the contrary... It’s the eternity of yesterday." In his hands, the camera becomes a conduit for preserving the ephemeral, immortalizing the essence of a moment in the annals of time.
Stéphane Kyndt's body of work transcends mere imagery; it serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and inspire change. Through his lens, he invites us to embrace the vivid spectrum of life, to savor its vibrancy, and to find beauty in the ordinary. In a world often shrouded in darkness, Stéyndt's photographs illuminate the path towards hope, connection, and understanding.
Stéphane Kyndt Biography
«A world in color, in movement, or frozen. A perspective on life, A perspective in color, A perspective on people. A vibe that’s all his »
Stéphane Kyndt, known as © Stékyndt, has been a professional
photographer since 1997. Having first studied business and psychology, Stékyndt then taught himself photography, refining his framing, understanding his technique, and over time, finding a photographic style, which he describes as humanistic, colourful, warm and positive. Stékyndt spent ten years living and working in the United States, working as a photo correspondent specialising in celebrity photography.
After photographing Michel Polnareff during his return to France and Johnny Hallyday for a three-week assignment along Road 66, Stékyndt returned to his homeland, France, but has since travelled extensively, including to Madagascar, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay , Morocco, and many others countries in Europe. These documentary and street photography reportages have given Stékyndt the opportunity to exhibit several times in Paris. Stékyndt says, "There is magic in photography, and this magic does not fade with time, quite the contrary... It’s the eternity of yesterday."