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