Pierre Toutain-Dorbec / Photographer Publisher

Pierre Toutain-Dorbec / Photographer Publisher Peter Toutain-Dorbec is a photographer, author and publisher. Est. 1968
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In a photographic odyssey that has lasted over fifty years, Pierre-Toutain Dorbec has traveled the globe, camera in tow, capturing the ephemera and fragility of the passing world: from wars and tragedies, to chance encounters and the customs and rituals of regional culture, to a pictorial honoring of the human saga. Guided by his own inner compass, Toutain-Dorbec has traveled freely, without any p

reconceived notions—an unflagging sense of curiosity and adventure, wedded to his artistic vision, which has resulted in a rich and comprehensive aesthetic legacy. He has published nearly sixty books, and his photographs have appeared in many prominent international magazines.

Photographs of ordinary places can serve as a sort of diary. They record where I have wandered, what has caught my eye, ...
03/10/2025

Photographs of ordinary places can serve as a sort of diary. They record where I have wandered, what has caught my eye, and the quiet rhythm of my days. Over time, the most vivid images are not of monuments or events, but of things that have disappeared: a forgotten street corner, an abandoned café chair in the sunlight, or a lota resting on a formica table in the morning light of India.
India. 1970s
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

The Continuing Burden of Leprosy in IndiaIndia has made great progress against leprosy, reducing it from a national cris...
02/10/2025

The Continuing Burden of Leprosy in India
India has made great progress against leprosy, reducing it from a national crisis to localized areas of concern. Thanks to free multidrug therapy and strong government programs, prevalence dropped sharply, and in 2005 the WHO declared it no longer a nationwide public health problem.
Still, India reports the highest number of new cases worldwide (100,000–120,000 annually), mostly in poorer, rural states. Pediatric cases show that transmission continues. Poverty, overcrowding, limited healthcare access, and stigma — which delays diagnosis and leads to disabilities — remain the biggest obstacles.
The National Leprosy Eradication Programme and NGOs ensure treatment and awareness, but challenges persist: early detection, fighting stigma, and ensuring care in underserved regions. India’s fight is one of major progress, but elimination has yet to be achieved.
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India.
Photos © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

Photographs of ordinary places can serve as a sort of diary. They record where I have wandered, what has caught my eye, ...
01/10/2025

Photographs of ordinary places can serve as a sort of diary. They record where I have wandered, what has caught my eye, and the quiet rhythm of my days. Over time, the most vivid images are not of monuments or events, but of things that have disappeared: a forgotten street corner, an abandoned café chair in the sunlight, and the view of the sea from the windows of the Pirate's Cove restaurant in Garibaldi.
USA, Oregon, Garibaldi. 2025
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

The Blessing of the Fleet is a long-standing tradition in Porto Torres, Sardinia. This religious ceremony blesses fishin...
30/09/2025

The Blessing of the Fleet is a long-standing tradition in Porto Torres, Sardinia. This religious ceremony blesses fishing boats for safety and abundance at sea. The celebration includes a procession of participants dressed in traditional costumes and is closely tied to the veneration of the town’s patron saints.
Italy, Sardinia. 2023
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

The Maha Kumbh Mela, also known as the "Great Kumbh," is the largest Hindu pilgrimage and one of the world's largest spi...
26/09/2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela, also known as the "Great Kumbh," is the largest Hindu pilgrimage and one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings. It is held in Prayagraj only every 12 years. The event occurs at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.
Prayagraj (Allahabad). 1989
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad rolls along the shoreline, skirting the picturesque Three Graces in Garibaldi.USA, Oreg...
25/09/2025

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad rolls along the shoreline, skirting the picturesque Three Graces in Garibaldi.
USA, Oregon, Garibaldi. 2025
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

The Columbia River at Astoria.USA, Oregon, Astoria. 2025Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec
25/09/2025

The Columbia River at Astoria.
USA, Oregon, Astoria. 2025
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

Across Africa, children with disabilities often face many challenges, including poverty, limited access to education, an...
24/09/2025

Across Africa, children with disabilities often face many challenges, including poverty, limited access to education, and social stigma. Yet, in Eastern and Southern Africa, where nearly 29 million children live with disabilities, tremendous potential exists. With greater inclusion, support, and understanding, these children can access the services and opportunities they deserve. Their talents and resilience can then flourish, enriching their families, communities, and our shared future.
Benin. 1970s
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

A little shepherdess.Morocco. 1970sPhoto © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec
22/09/2025

A little shepherdess.
Morocco. 1970s
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

By the 1980s, in the midst of the Cold War, Catholicism in Poland was more than a matter of personal belief—it stood as ...
22/09/2025

By the 1980s, in the midst of the Cold War, Catholicism in Poland was more than a matter of personal belief—it stood as a cornerstone of national identity, a force of resistance, and a catalyst for eventual liberation. The Church’s moral authority, reinforced by the influence of John Paul II and the integration of faith into public life, steadily eroded the legitimacy of communist rule and helped prepare the ground for the democratic transformations of 1989. At the time, I was on the ground covering the emergence of Solidarnosc and documenting the rise of L**h Wałesa.
Poland. 1980
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec
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Jean Miotte (1926–2016) was a French abstract painter associated with the movement known as L’Art Informel. I regularly ...
22/09/2025

Jean Miotte (1926–2016) was a French abstract painter associated with the movement known as L’Art Informel. I regularly photographed him in his studio, where the energy of his creative process echoed the dynamism of his canvases. His works are held in major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, and the Haus der Kunst in Munich.
France, Paris. 1990s
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

The merchant of religious prints.India. 1960sPhoto © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec
20/09/2025

The merchant of religious prints.
India. 1960s
Photo © Pierre Toutain-Dorbec

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