Elie Benistant is a Paris born photographer, raised in South Africa, now based in Paris. Growing up between different cultures shaped a careful, observant eye, attuned to the intimacy of personal connection. Beginning with skateboarding and youth culture in South Africa, Elie developed a practice rooted in documentary instinct, which now informs his editorial and fashion work.

His images focus on human presence, capturing quiet moments that reveal the complexity of identity.


Clients & Publications:


Birkenstock 
Ganni  
Numero France
Harpers Bazaar US
Permanent Files
Exhibition Magazine
At Large Magazine
Peter Pilotto
Christian Wijnants
Vogue NL
Maison Kitsune
Fucking Young Magazine
Amiri
Net-A-Porter
Blue Marble Paris 
Botter Paris 
Odda Magazine 
Purple Magazine 
Shu Uemura 
Paul.E Magazine 
Calla Paris
Porter Magazine
The new Stijl 

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