I have two children. I have a Down syndrome child whom I love very much, and my wife that I love.

I am a former economist. I never went to photography school to learn photography.

When I was just starting out, I met Cartier-Bresson. He wasn't young in age but, in his mind, he was the youngest person I'd ever met. He told me it was necessary to trust my instincts, be inside my work, and set aside my ego. In the end, my photography turned out very different to his, but I believe we were coming from the same place.

It's more important for a photographer to have very good shoes, than to have a very good camera

I discovered that close to half the planet is 'pristine.' We live in towns such as London, Paris or Sao Paulo and have the impression that all the pristine areas are gone, but they are not.

There comes a moment when it is no longer you who takes the photograph, but receives the way to do it quite naturally and fully.

I don't want anyone to appreciate the light or the palette of tones. I want my pictures to inform, to provoke discussion - and to raise money.