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KABUL
behind the tools

SEARCHING
FOR THE LAST CAMERAS
SLOWTOGRAPHY:
Portraits taken with cameras built in Afghanistan.
Heavy & slow, a one of a kind experience.
Portfolio
portfolio
ABOUT
About
AUREL DE SAINT ANDRÉ
French artist going where the creativity keeps shining.
I fell in love with the Afghan Cameras in the bazaar of Kabul in 2005 when I moved there. Each box camera is a unique piece of art loaded with personality. Within three years spent in Afghanistan I learned some Dari and managed to get trained by a street photographer. I started collecting some of these awesome cameras and was ready to go take pictures everywhere.
Three years later I drove a 1966 VW bus from Afghanistan to France taking pictures all through the 11 countries that separated Kabul from my hometown: La Rochelle. This unusual slow technique allowes you to connect with people no matter which language you speak. The true magic of Photography happens.
Today I build new ones when I visit a country with found local materials and use them to discover places, meet people.
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I take portraits between the US and Paris for music festivals mostly, fashion and private events. I am always looking for new adventures, let me know what you have in mind.

Photo: Sara Wallash 2026

Photoshoot
Photoshoot


The photos taken with the Afghan Camera are strong with sharp contrasts. The slow process provide a one of a kind experience that everyone discover mostly for the first time.
I organize photobooth for festival, private photo shoot for fashion or personal projects
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I am always interested by new ideas and will be happy to help you.
I travel between New York, Boston and Paris.
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Contact:
​+1 413 854 5567

Photo: Oriane Zerah 2026
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