ABOUT
Pierre-Emmanuel Delétrée
Visual Journalist, Director of Photography (DOP) & Photographer
Based in Tokyo I m available across Japan & Asia.
Born in Châlons-en-Champagne, France in 1984, I am a Tokyo-based French visual journalist and director of photography (DOP) working at the intersection of photography, cinematography, and documentary storytelling.
With over 15 years of experience across Europe and Asia, I specialize in crafting impactful visual content for news outlets, broadcasters, editorial platforms, production companies, and corporate clients.
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Editor – Les Films des Tournelles (Paris, 2008–2010)
• Media Analyst – L’Argus de la Presse (Paris, 2010–2014)
• Photojournalist – SIPA Press (Tokyo, 2014-2020)
• Visual Journalist & Director of Photography (DOP) – Freelance, since 2020
Currently, I collaborate with French and international TV networks on a wide range of assignments from breaking news coverage to feature-length documentaries.
I regularly work as Director of Photography, overseeing visual direction and cinematography for high-end productions.
My work has been broadcast on France Télévisions, BBC, NBC, France 24, M6, TF1, ProSieben, ARTE, OBS (Olympic Broadcasting Services) and more.
I’ve worked with a wide range of creative and corporate clients, including: Crunchyroll, Carlotta Films, LVMH, Dell, Chaumet, and others.