Paris Blues

An intimate portrait of Paris through the lens of a world-renowned photographer.

Paris Blues showcases the striking photography of renowned art director, designer, and photographer Mathieu Bitton. Born in Paris in 1973, Bitton has captured icons like Quincy Jones, The Rolling Stones, and Lady Gaga, earning Grammy nominations and the French title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.

This collection is a deeply personal tribute to Paris, a city that shaped his childhood and continues to inspire his work. Known for his ability to capture authenticity, Bitton’s images reveal the city’s charm and soul.

As an ambassador for Leica and a celebrated artist, Bitton extends his acclaimed exhibitions (Travelogue, Ascension, Darker Than Blue) with Paris Blues, offering an intimate, visual love letter to his hometown.

Paris-born artist Mathieu Bitton is a prolific photographer, designer, art director, and producer. He has photographed some of the world’s most celebrated artists, including Quincy Jones, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga, Mel Brooks, Sidney Poitier, Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Penelope Cruz, Aretha Franklin, Jerry Seinfeld, Harry Belafonte, Jim Carrey, John Mayer, Morgan Freeman, David Letterman and Chris Rock. He has also designed and art directed an extensive catalog of albums, posters, books, and promotional materials for an illustrious range of films, musicians, and entertainers. When not creating commissioned works, Mathieu finds inspiration shooting candid portraits, stolen moments, and spontaneous street scenes. A common thread, whatever the medium, is capturing the truth of a subject and a moment. Among Mathieu’s numerous achievements are several Grammy nominations — including multiple wins — and being awarded the medal of Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters, bestowed by the French Government. Mathieu’s successful exhibitions have included "Travelogue" (Los Angeles, 2013), "Ascension" (Vienna, 2015 and Sofia, 2016), "Darker Than Blue" (Los Angeles, 2016; Boston, Miami, 2017; Frankfurt, Wetzlar, 2018), and most recently "Paris Blues" (Los Angeles, New York, 2024), the inspiration and companion to this book. Mathieu Bitton has been honored to serve as an ambassador for Leica Cameras and he has partnered with and participated in several of their ad campaigns and events.