Jean-François Leroy, co-founder of Visa pour l’image, dies

Jean-François Leroy, the co-founder of the international photojournalism festival Visa pour l’image, has passed away. He died on August 31 at the start of the 38th edition of the festival in Perpignan, which he established in 1989.

Leroy was a prominent figure in the field, recently working on a book of interviews regarding the evolution of photojournalism. His death comes as the industry faces significant challenges, including the digital revolution, declining press orders, and the disappearance of photo agencies.