Shanghai
Patrick Henning
International Exposure
Experienced Artist
Group Shows Participant
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My pictures are never about the perfect lighting, the perfect complexion, or the perfect setting. What makes my pictures is the moment.
Patrick considers himself an opportunistic photographer. “My pictures are never about the perfect lighting, the perfect complexion, or the perfect setting. What makes my pictures is the moment. It is unplanned and un-staged. It depicts the raw nature of the present. The beauty of the moment is that there is no right or wrong. It is there in order to trigger desires, set moods, and cure sadness. It manifests through facial expression, wrinkles, colors, or even shape. No moment is ever the same. Colors change according to the light, people’s expressions change according to their mood, and sceneries change with the sun.”
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Patrick Henning was born in Paris, France, and later moved to the U.S. in 1987. Patrick’s passion for photography all began in 1991 with an adventure to South Africa. He would later note that he was greatly influenced by a scene in which a mother had wrapped her little boy in a colorful blanket and placed him on her back.
At that moment, Patrick instantly grasped the power of photography and its ability to capture pure and authentic moments. Since then, Patrick has traveled around the world to photograph unique and sincere moments.
The skills Patrick has acquired over the years are attributed to Photographer Bernard Friedel, a close mentor.
In 2005, Patrick was invited to London to participate in an expo on Bullfighting. Patrick has also participated in local expos and has acquired quite a following of admirers who purchase his art and follow his adventures around the world.