Matthieu Salvaing is a French photographer based in Paris who has spent over twenty years traveling the world. His passion for photography began in Arles, where he developed his skills and style. At 16, he created his first photo documentary in Andalusia, launching his career. A year later, Salvaing traveled to South America, beginning a long and meaningful connection with Latin American countries, especially Brazil. During his time in Brazil, he formed a close friendship with architect Oscar Niemeyer, resulting in a monograph published by Assouline in 2008. Salvaing's attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of places led him to specialize in architecture and design photography. His work includes collaborations with both established and emerging talents. From Scottish castles to Acapulco's brutalist villas, his photographs have been featured in many international publications. Beyond architecture, Salvaing's photography covers reportage, portraiture, and lifestyle. He frequently works with luxury brands, international press, and publishing houses. Since 2020, he has also produced campaign films for major brands and a documentary film in Senegal. Salvaing's interest in cinema is reflected in his series on film sets, including Wong Kar Wai's "2046." In 2020, Rizzoli NY published "Voyages intérieurs," a monograph of his work on iconic residences worldwide.
Currently, Salvaing is focused on personal documentary photography projects. He is preparing several book projects, including "Modernist Beirut," to be published by Norma Editions this fall. For the past two years, he has documented African vernacular architecture, returning to film photography.