In this episode, we delve into the work of French photographer Maxime Riché, who captures the devastating impact of California's recent wildfires and the indomitable spirit of communities rebuilding in their aftermath. Maxime's work straddles art, science, and environmental advocacy, earning him accolades for his compelling storytelling. In 2020, he traveled to Paradise, California, to photograph individuals piecing their lives together after the Camp Fire. His subsequent visit amidst the Dixie Fire's destruction, which scorched close to a million acres, further explores themes of recovery and resilience. Maxime invites us into a thoughtful conversation about our relationship with the environment and the ripple effects of our actions. He discusses the creative process he applied to photographs featured in his upcoming book, Paradise, and how his portraits of steely survivors call on us not to look away.
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- Website: Maxime Riché
- Instagram: @maxriche
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