Roger Cornet
Roger Cornet, artist photographer with a rich and varied background, was born in 1931. After serving several years in the French Navy, he began his artistic exploration as a student of "The Famous Photographers School". His journey has led him to various creative horizons.
After his experience in the French Navy, RGL Cornet discovered his passion for photography and the visual arts. He first exercised his talents as the 1st lighting manager at the Crazy Horse Saloon, where he contributed to creating unique visual atmospheres for five years. Subsequently, he directed his talents towards documentaries by making a captivating film about Aubervilliers.
His involvement in the world of cinema was not limited to photography. He also worked as director of photography on the feature film "Les Récifs" by Antoine Tudal and as cinematographer on "Le Buffet Henri II" by Jacques Robiolle.
Roger Cornet was an active and passionate member of the Point Zéro club, participating in the prestigious Coupe de France de Photographie, a competition bringing together the 30 best French photographic clubs. At the same time, he contributed to the Atlas-Photo agency, thus marking his impact in the field of professional photography.
His career also led him to work for a decade in the audio-visual department of the National Building Federation, highlighting his photographic expertise in a specific professional context.
For seven years, Roger Cornet was the official photographer at the Batimat and Interclima trade shows, capturing the essence and evolution of these major events in the construction industry.
Today, he turns to abstract photography, exploring new forms of visual expression that transcend convention. Despite the years gone by, Roger Cornet does not consider his passion as a simple retirement. His continued involvement in the world of photography attests to his unwavering dedication to visual art.
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Roger Cornet, artist photographer with a rich and varied background, was born in 1931. After serving several years in the French Navy, he began his artistic exploration as a student of "The Famous Photographers School". His journey has led him to various creative horizons.
After his experience in the French Navy, RGL Cornet discovered his passion for photography and the visual arts. He first exercised his talents as the 1st lighting manager at the Crazy Horse Saloon, where he contributed to creating unique visual atmospheres for five years. Subsequently, he directed his talents towards documentaries by making a captivating film about Aubervilliers.
His involvement in the world of cinema was not limited to photography. He also worked as director of photography on the feature film "Les Récifs" by Antoine Tudal and as cinematographer on "Le Buffet Henri II" by Jacques Robiolle.
Roger Cornet was an active and passionate member of the Point Zéro club, participating in the prestigious Coupe de France de Photographie, a competition bringing together the 30 best French photographic clubs. At the same time, he contributed to the Atlas-Photo agency, thus marking his impact in the field of professional photography.
His career also led him to work for a decade in the audio-visual department of the National Building Federation, highlighting his photographic expertise in a specific professional context.
For seven years, Roger Cornet was the official photographer at the Batimat and Interclima trade shows, capturing the essence and evolution of these major events in the construction industry.
Today, he turns to abstract photography, exploring new forms of visual expression that transcend convention. Despite the years gone by, Roger Cornet does not consider his passion as a simple retirement. His continued involvement in the world of photography attests to his unwavering dedication to visual art.
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1931
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- Groups: Contemporary French Artists
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Expos Collective (Listing)
Participation à la Coupe de France de Photo à plusieurs reprises au sein du
"Club Point Zéro"
Exposition Ville de Foix, Montluçon, Limoges, Vienne, Ceylan, Buenos-Aires, Romilly, Le Hâvre
Macon, Reims, Fécamp, Troyes Dieppe Bellegarde, La Garenne-Colombes, Roussillon, Montesson, Taipeh.
Expos Solo (Listing)
Ville de Lillebonne, Dieppe, Fécamp, Le Havre
Expositions régionales des clubs photographiques Nord-Est-Champagne
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Aujourd'hui il faut absolument se dépasser... mais à force de courir devant soi, on finira bien par se perdre de vue !!!
On considère les photographes qui savent encore tirer eux-mêmes leurs oeuvres comme des dinosaures. Et pourtant tout le monde pleure après les dinosaures...
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1er Prix Salon International de Reims
1er Prix Salon de l'APAS Paris
Médaille d'or de la ville de Reims
Médaille d'Argent de la ville de Troyes
Petite Bio
Après plusieurs années dans la Marine Nationale, R.G.L. Cornet a commencé par être 1er régisseur (lumières) au Crazy Horse Saloon de 1958 à 1963.
Ancien élève de "The Famous Photographer's School" (USA ) il s'orienta d'abord vers le cinéma en réalisant un documentaire sur Aubervilliers. Il est ensuite directeur de la photo sur un long métrage d'Antoine Tudal :"Les Récifs") puis chef opérateur d'un long métrage de Jacques Robiolle : "Le Buffet Henri II). Il a fait partie pendant de nombreuses années du club Point Zéro et a participé à ce titre à la Coupe de France de Photographie qui regroupait les 30 meilleurs clubs français.
Il a monté un laboratoire de traitement couleur et durant cette époque fut chroniqueur (prises de vues) à l'O.R.T.F. (JT Champagne-Ardennes).
Collaborateur pendant 20 ans de l'agence Atlas-Photo sous son nom propre mais surtout avec le pseudonyme de John Saint-Clar.
Collaborateur durant une dizaine d'années du service audio-visuel de la Fédération Nationale du Bâtiment.
Photographe durant 7 ans du salon Batimat et Interclima.
S'oriente aujourd'hui vers la photographie abstraite et refuse de se considérer comme... à la retraite.