The images, through encounters
A photograph sometimes finds its way into a magazine, onto a poster or into an institution’s communications. Here you can explore my publications, event coverage and television and radio appearances.
Hani Kanaftchian · Photographer in BrusselsPhotographs published in
On television and radio
United Nations & JCDecaux · 2023
Youssou N’Dour, for the “Make a Safety Statement” campaign.
My portrait of Youssou N’Dour was used in this awareness campaign carried by the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Road Safety, with JCDecaux.
The campaign website, Streets For Life, credits me for the original photography. The creation of the visuals was carried out by Saatchi & Saatchi.
In the press
Architecture, music, encounters: a few selected publications, with images and links to discover them in their context.
Architecture & heritage
L’Officiel Belgique publishes my photograph of the Hôtel Solvay in its selection of buildings by Victor Horta. L’Éventail also credits me in its May 2025 issue, in a subject devoted to this place.
International press
My portraits of Sergey Lagodinsky illustrate publications by WELT and Tagesspiegel Background. They accompany his speeches and interviews in the German press.
International press
Jobbland illustrates its interview with Torbjörn Haak with a portrait I took. In the article, he describes his work as ambassador and deputy head of Sweden’s Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels.
Meeting & gastronomy
Be Perfect devotes a meeting to Mojdeh Bashari-Wittamer and Arash Bashari, at the origin of Pearls of Persia. My photographs accompany this story of family and passion for caviar.
Classical music
On the occasion of the Midis-Minimes festival, BRUZZ accompanies his article with a portrait of the pianist Nathanaël Gouin that I produced. An image to put a face to the music.
Business press · 2014
TagTagCity & Belfius
My photograph of the collaboration between TagTagCity and Belfius illustrates the article “Les Belges de TagTagCity à la conquête du monde mobile”. It appeared in Trends-Tendances magazine and on its website.
Public figures & charitable work
Miss Belgium & Little Dreams Foundation
Photographs published in Paris Match and ELLE, featuring Miss Belgium and the Little Dreams Foundation, founded by Orianne and Phil Collins. Encounters bringing together public figures, cultural life and charitable work.
Cover & editorial series · 2017
A romantic, elegant atmosphere
For the magazine’s launch, I created the cover photograph and the wedding editorial series. Dresses, jewellery, hairstyles and make-up come together in a romantic, elegant atmosphere, shaped with the designers and creative teams involved.
Two-page spread · Brussels edition
A two-page spread in the Brussels edition of Duo Magazine presents my work and approach to portraiture: connection, trust and room for what unfolds in front of the camera.
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Event coverage
From the VIP area at the Magritte Awards to the premiere of Raid Dingue, photographic coverage at the heart of Brussels’ cultural life.
Belgian cinema
2016
VIP area · Photographs used by Paris Match
Photographic coverage of the VIP area at the 2016 Magritte film awards, with the public figures attending the ceremony. Photographs from this assignment were used by Paris Match.
Brussels · Belgium
Film premiere
11 January 2017
Dany Boon and Alice Pol in Brussels
Coverage of the Brussels premiere of Raid Dingue, attended by Dany Boon and Alice Pol. At UGC De Brouckère, I photographed the film’s presentation in the screening room and the reception that followed.
UGC De Brouckère · Place De Brouckère 38, 1000 Brussels
Unveiling in Anderlecht
21 October 2012
A Brussels tribute, attended by the actor
Photographic coverage of the unveiling of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s statue outside Westland Shopping, attended by the actor. The unveiling marked the shopping centre’s 40th anniversary: a life-size bronze statue depicting Van Damme in a fighting stance.
Westland Shopping · Boulevard Sylvain Dupuis 433, 1070 Anderlecht
The monument on visit.brussels (new tab)TV & radio
An entrepreneurial journey, a television profile and photography tips: conversations about my work and the pleasure of taking photographs.
Television
Un peu de tous: Hani d’Iran
A television profile broadcast on TV Brussels, titled “Un peu de tous: Hani d’Iran”.
Radio · 2015
Positive NRJ
An interview with Pascal Laroche for Positive NRJ, about my entrepreneurial journey and the project I launched. Recorded in a Brussels studio.
Radio · 2016
Je pars en vacances
A guest on “Je pars en vacances”, sharing practical advice on choosing a camera, taking better travel photographs and sorting images after a trip.
Radio
Radio appearance on Radio Judaica.
Culture & institutions
On a stage, in a program or on the website of an institution: other publications of my photographs, over the years.
Institutional publication
Swedish government
The portrait of Mikaela Kumlin Granit appears on the official website of the Swedish government, in the presentation of its representation to the European Union. Photography is credited to Hani Kanaftchian.
Magazine publication · July 2023
Théâtres & Spectacles de Paris
Portraits of Youssou N’Dour signed Hani Kanaftchian accompany the presentation of Birima at the Théâtre du Châtelet: on the Théâtre de la Ville website, and in issue 32 of Théâtres & Spectacles de Paris, page 61.
Festival · 2024
My portrait of Youssou N’Dour accompanies his presence in the festival programming, for the concert on July 10, 2024.
Piano · 2017
For the Piano 2017 edition, the competition presents Nathanaël Gouin with a portrait that I created.
Program · 2023
A portrait of Sergey Lagodinsky, credited to my name, appears on his speaker presentation at the European Forum Alpbach.
Throughout the projects
Brands, companies, institutions: the projects take different forms, with the same attention paid to the people photographed.
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