William Keo
A French-Cambodian photographer who specializes in introspectively illustrating social issues, including migration, social exclusion, and inter-community intolerance.
© William Keo / Magnum Photos
Selected Photos
(1/8)
The train station in Bobigny. It's a place where you can see so many people in movement. People from Paris who just finished or are starting their job. I spent so much time waiting here. It was my starting point to go to everywhere.
(2/8)
Photography tells more about the photographer than about the subject. There is not enough information, so we accept that it's a very personal point of view. It can be your fear, sex, origin; if you are a white woman, a black man, younger, older—all of that influences your photography.
(3/8)
It’s an empty place, but you can understand that something will happen. You cannot see anybody in the picture. You can see flames, a grill, some empty chairs. But I'll just leave the mystery and let you discover what the picture’s about.
(4/8)
My best friend. He’s Tunisian. I’ve spent so much time with him. He represents brotherhood. I learned with him the feeling [of having] friends who are too close to be just friends; they are just part of your family.
(5/8)
We went to a mall which was partially destroyed by the riots, and I shot a guy who had just grilled corn. I had to move fast because the corn sellers are illegal. In the confusion, I got the wrong camera and used the main body.
(6/8)
My father taught me photography when I was a child. He's still a photographer but not a professional. I think, for him, it was a way to express his experience as a refugee. He's still a refugee; he fled the Cambodian Civil War.
(7/8)
I'm obsessed with my own past, my own history, and my own hometown. Every morning, I'm just thinking about, what can I do in my hometown? What can I shoot? Who can I call to go further to do something here?
(8/8)
I try to avoid easy pictures, stereotypes. I love to go deep and have a more anthropological approach than just going with the flow. And because I'm a photojournalist, I try to give keys to people because nothing is so easy to understand.
William’s Website
"A website is like a house. It's a very personal space. You can visit and see what the photographer's like. It's a space for expression."
Template Design Features
A brutalist design created in collaboration with William Keo, with a roomy grid layout and a multitude of pages to highlight your work.
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![A basic website page with a white background and black text above a landscape photograph of a pale sky.]()
Fluid Engine
Our groundbreaking drag-and-drop editor that provides total control of website layout and design.
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![A basic website page with a white background and eight photographs in a grid above a scrolling line of black text.]()
Scrolling Block
Animated text and graphics that draw attention to key statements, whether big or small.
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![A basic website page with a white background and list of four projects in a photographer's portfolio.]()
Portfolio Page
A central area for your portfolio, with dedicated and customizable space for each project.
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![A basic website page with a white background and eight photographs in a grid below a white navigation bar.]()
Stylized Headers
Borders, gradients, and other design effects that amplify your website's navigation bar.
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An opportunity for an exclusive 20-minute session with William Keo for a one-on-one virtual review of your photography portfolio.
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The Magnum Collection
A set of six template designs inspired by six iconic photographers.
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![A basic website template with photographs of horses, a woman, and another woman.]()
Arthur
An airy design created in collaboration with Olivia Arthur, with abundant white space and an organic layout.
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Aue Sobol
A versatile design created in collaboration with Jacob Aue Sobol, with bold typography and a prominent display for products.
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![A contemporary website template with a hero video of floral arrangements.]()
Çimen
A video-forward design created in collaboration with Sabiha Çimen, with a versatile multi-column layout to exhibit varying work.
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![A modern website template with a black background and centered image of a man in a striped shirt.]()
Gilden
A contemporary and powerful design created in collaboration with Bruce Gilden.
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![A basic website template with eight landscape photographs in a grid arrangement.]()
Keo
A brutalist design created in collaboration with William Keo, with a roomy grid layout and a multitude of pages to highlight your work.
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![A bold website template with a large headline and hero image of a woman's head.]()
McCurry
A well-structured design created in collaboration with Steve McCurry, with distinct elements throughout, and generous room for a multitude of projects.
