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Founded by Gilles Caron, Hubert Henrotte, Hugues Vassal, Léonard de Raemy and Raymond Depardon on Nov 14, 1966.1
Private company
Gamma
French photo agency
Gamma is a French photo agency, founded in 1966 by Raymond Depardon, Hubert Henrotte, Hugues Vassal and Léonard de Raemy. Gilles Caron joined the agency shortly after its foundation. Gamma became a prestigious photojournalism agency: photographers who have worked at Gamma include William Karel, Georges Merillon, Chas Gerretsen, Catherine Leroy, Françoise Demulder, Emanuele Scorcelletti, Michel Laurent (photojournalist), and Marie-Laure de Decker.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Nov 14, 1966Founded1
- Industrynews media1
- HeadquartersParis1
- Websitewww.gamma-rapho.com
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Gamma is a French photo agency, founded in 1966 by Raymond Depardon, Hubert Henrotte, Hugues Vassal and Léonard de Raemy. Gilles Caron joined the agency shortly after its foundation. Gamma became a prestigious photojournalism agency: photographers who have worked at Gamma include William Karel, Georges Merillon, Chas Gerretsen, Catherine Leroy, Françoise Demulder, Emanuele Scorcelletti, Michel Laurent (photojournalist), and Marie-Laure de Decker.2
Leadership
Who has led Gamma, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderRaymond Depardon 19671
- FounderGilles Caron1
- FounderHubert Henrotte1
- FounderHugues Vassal1
- FounderLéonard de Raemy1
Board members and other officers (1)
- Board memberRaymond Depardon 1973 to now1
Products and brands
- photojournalism
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- Nov 14, 1966Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.gamma-rapho.com1
- WikipediaGamma (agency)
- WikidataQ3095013
Sources
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- 1WikidataGamma on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaGamma on Wikipedia