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EYEWITNESS pre-sale

You can pre-order copies of my retrospective photo book EYEWITNESS here.

Photo book: Eyewitness

(French below)

Next August, I’m going to turn 70 years old. Of these years, I’ve gladly spent almost half a century photographing and documenting the world. Since I moved to Puglia in 2014 (and also thanks to Covid), I was finally able to spend time and effort on my photo archives. This book will be my the essence of my life’s passion:
I am, together with FotoEvidence, publishing a retrospective photo book of my life work in a limited edition, documenting 45 years of world events and including a biographical novel about my life written by my wife Ursula, both in English and French.

Manoocher Deghati: Eyewitness is edited by Sarah Leen, former Director of Photography for National Geographic, and designed by Joao Linneu. the book will contain approximately 100 selected images from my archives as well as my biography in the form of an historical novel.

Join me by adding your name to the list of supporters that will appear in this unique retrospective photo book. You will be part of creating a historical document about photojournalism and world events of the past 50 years.

I would be grateful if you could spread the word and help me make the campaign a success!

En août prochain, je vais fêter mes 70 ans. Sur ces années, j’ai volontiers passé près d’un demi-siècle à photographier et à documenter le monde. Depuis que j’ai déménagé dans les Pouilles en 2014 (et aussi grâce à Covid), j’ai enfin pu consacrer du temps et des efforts à mes archives photo. Ce livre sera mon l’essence de la passion de ma vie :
Je vais, avec FotoEvidence, publier un livre photo rétrospectif de l’œuvre de ma vie en édition limitée, documentant 45 ans d’événements mondiaux et incluant un roman biographique sur ma vie écrit par ma femme Ursula, à la fois en anglais et en français.

Manoocher Deghati : Eyewitness est édité par Sarah Leen, ex directrice de la photographie pour National Geographic, et conçu par Joao Linneu. Le livre contiendra environ 100 images sélectionnées dans mes archives ainsi que ma biographie sous la forme d’un roman historique.

Rejoins-moi en ajoutant ton nom à la liste des soutiens qui apparaîtront dans ce livre photo rétrospectif unique. Tu participeras à la création d’un document historique sur le photojournalisme et les événements mondiaux des 50 dernières années.

Je serais ravie que tu fasses passer le mot et que tu m’aides à faire de cette campagne un succès !

Persian translation of “Eyewitnessed” and new German edition

كتاب جدید از انتشارات گوته و حافظ: آنچه من با قلم نور نوشتم از اورسولا یانسن

رمان بیوگرافی ًآنچه من با قلم نور نوشتم ً زندگی پرماجرا و جسورانه منوچهر دقتی، عکاس خبرنگار ایرانی-فرانسوی از خاطرات واقعی او از تاریخ پنجاه سال گذشته جهان است.این روایت پلی از دوران کودکی او در ایران تا امروز را از دیده ها و تجربه های شخصی اش از اتفاقات مهم تاریخی نیم قرن گذشته را به تصدر می کشد. همه این داستان های شخصی، چه دراماتیک و چه کمیک حکایت هایی از اتفاقات باورنکردنی و متعددی هستند که برخی از آنها از هر داستان ابداع شده ای خارق العاده تر هستند. در عین حال، آنها ماهیت ستم، تلاش و مبارزه انسان برای آزادی و لذتی باور نکردنی به زندگی را به تصویر می کشند.

Jury Chair for the 2021 edition of the Bayeux Calvados-Normandie Award

I’m honoured to announce that I will chair the jury for the 28th edition of the Bayeux Calvados-Normandie Award for War Correspondence.

The Bayeux Calvados-Normandy award for war correspondents rewards reports about a conflict situation or its impact on civilians, or news stories involving the defense of freedom and democracy. The report must have been made between 1 June 2020 and 31 May 2021. A €7,000 prize is awarded in each category. Journalists can apply at http://www.prixbayeux.org.

B&H Event Space: EYEWITNESSED with Manoocher Deghati

Click here to watch the B&H webinar recording from April 8th, 2021!

Laboratorio di fotografia in Valle d’Itria

2-12 agosto 2021

Speriamo che entro l’estate sia possibile vedere la gente, uscire, muoversi, e non vediamo ora di accogliere di nuovo gli ospiti. Perciò abbiamo deciso di annunciare già qualche workshop per quest’estate, dandovi la possibilità prenotare senza pagamento in anticipo.

Questo laboratorio è diretto agli appassionati di fotografia che mirano a migliorare le capacità del linguaggio fotografico, gli aspetti tecnici, la composizione, storytelling e l’importanza sociale e storica delle immagini.
Il workshop è composto da 5 lezioni e sarà tenuto da Manoocher Deghati. Si svolge dal 2 al 12 agosto e prevede 4 sessioni teoriche presso lo studio di Manoocher nella campagna di Martina Franca, un assignment fotografico individuale per ogni partecipante e un giro di street photography accompagnato da Manoocher.

Il costo totale è di 300,- Euro a partecipante. Maggiori informazioni su manoocherphoto@hotmail.com o cell. 3388787846.

Workshop: Street photography for timid people

Summer 2021

Learn from a globally renowned photojournalist at his vineyard in the picturesque Valle d’Itria: This workshop with Manoocher Deghati will be focused on how to approach people and how to establish a friendly relationship to make everyone feel comfortable with taking photos and having their photos taken. Then you’ll venture into charming nearby towns to develop your skills.

The workshop will take place over a period of 5 consecutive days, with two sessions, one theoretical and one practical, per day.

We’re hoping that by summer traveling will be possible and we are eager to welcome guests again. Therefore we decided to already announce some photography workshops for this summer, giving you the possibility to make a reservation without payment in advance.

You can choose to stay in our small charming family B&B Trullo Cicerone in the Apulian countryside near Martina Franca, or in the yurt (according to availability). Maximum number of participants: 6

Duration: 5 days, proposed dates: 19-23 July. Please contact us for alternative dates.

Price per person without accommodation: € 1,400.-, with one-week accommodation (18-24 July) including breakfast: € 1,900.-

Ability to drive a car strongly recommended.

For more information contact Manoocher at manoocherphoto@hotmail.com

Laboratorio di fotografia in Valle d’Itria
19-25 agosto 2020

Il workshop composto da 5 lezioni sarà tenuto da Manoocher Deghati, fotoreporter di fama internazionale già creatore e direttore dell’unità fotografica delle Nazioni Unite e di AINA Photojournalism Institute in Afghanistan, ex-direttore fotografico per Agence France Press (AFP) e Associated Press (AP). Nella sua carriera ha pubblicato e pubblica regolarmente i suoi lavori fotogiornalistici su National Geographic Magazine e collabora con testate come Time, Life Press, Newsweek, Figaro, Marie-Claire. Per World Press Photo è stato docente del Masterclass ad Amsterdam e nel 1984 ha vinto il 1° premio di World Press Photo e nel 1986 il 3° premio. Per anni ha fatto parte della giuria del World Press Photo.

Il workshop si svolge dal 19 al 25 agosto e prevede 4 sessioni teoriche presso lo studio di Manoocher a Trullo Cicerone, nella campagna di Martina Franca, un compito fotografico individuale per ogni partecipante e un giro di street photography accompagnato da Manoocher. Il costo totale è di 300,- Euro a partecipante. Maggiori informazioni su manoocherphoto@hotmail.com o cell. 3388787846.

Just published: EYEWITNESSED

“Eyewitnessed” describes the adventurous and bold life of Iranian-French photojournalist Manoocher Deghati against the backdrop of the past fifty years of world history: extraordinary experiences, remarkable encounters, incredible coincidences, and numerous anecdotes, some of which are more fantastic than any fictional story could be. At the same time, they illustrate the nature of oppression, the pursuit of freedom and an indestructible zest for life.

The biographical novel is available in English, German and Italian.

In these difficult times, with many of us being restricted to stay indoors, in order to use our time in a constructive way, I have decided to start a series of videos. In the coming weeks I’m going to talk about the stories behind some of my photographs.
(Videos in English, Farsi and Italian)

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