early life and photographic beginnings Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986) was born on June 13, 1894, in Courbevoie, western Paris, to a wealthy family. His fascination with photography began at the tender age of seven, capturing his friends and family in various activities such as running, jumping, racing homemade cars, making kites, gliders, and aeroplanes, and even climbing the Eiffel Tower. These early explorations instilled within him an enduring passion for visual storytelling and meticulous observation—qualities that would define his artistic trajectory throughout his life. photographic…