Born in Berrechid, Morocco, in 1941, Barbey has French and Swiss citizenship. After studying at the École des Arts et Métiers in Vevey, Switzerland, the photographer lived in Paris. His pictures have been published in all the most important international magazines, and in over 30 photo books. He produced numerous documentary films together with his wife, Caroline Thiénot-Barbey. He had many exhibitions and received many honours, including the French National Order of Merit. In 2016 Barbey was made a member of the French Academy of Beaux Arts. He passed away in Roubaix on November 9, 2020.
