| Full Name | Robert Doisneau |
| Date of Birth | April 14, 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Gentilly, France |
| Date of Death | April 1, 1994 |
| Place of Death | Montrouge, France |
| Resting Place | Raizeux |
| Education | – Graduated from École Estienne in 1929 with diplomas in engraving and lithography |
| Occupation | Photographer, engraver |
| Known for | – Street photography – Famous image “Le baiser de l’hôtel de ville” (The Kiss by the City Hall) |
| Title | Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honour |
| Photographic Career | – Champion of humanist photography – Pioneer of photojournalism – Remembered for playful and ironic images of Paris streets and cafes |
| Influence | – Influenced by André Kertész, Eugène Atget, and Henri Cartier-Bresson – Presented a charming vision of human frailty and everyday moments |
| Early Life | – Raised by an aunt after father’s death in World War I and mother’s death – Started photography at 16, initially photographing cobblestones due to shyness |
| Career Transition | – Transitioned from draughtsman to camera assistant in advertising industry – Became a staff photographer at Atelier Ullmann, specializing in pharmaceuticals |
