« A photographer is someone fragile. We must constantly renew ourselves.
For me, each project is a new challenge and whatever was done before is
forgotten ».
Patrick Demarchelier
Mr. Demarchelier was born near Paris in 1943 to a modest family.
He spent his childhood in Le Havre with his mother and four brothers. For his seventeenth birthday, his stepfather bought him his first « Kodak » camera.
He quickly became a natural behind the camera. Then he learned how to
develop film, retouch negatives, began shooting friends and weddings...
FASHION FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK
He started working in a dark-room for a young women’s finishing school
where he put together portfolios for the students. There, he perfected his
technique, sharpened his eye and began to develop his personal style.
He discovered fashion photography by working as a free-lance
photographer.
His work drew the attention of Elle, Marie-Claire, 20 ans Magazine in France, Italy and in Germany.
In 1975, he left France for New York without speaking a single word of English with the intention to follow his girlfriend – who left him before he even arrived
– this trip would launch him on his journey to become one of the greatest
fashion photographers.
He learned English on the street and by watching TV. He began his
international career working for Glamour and Mademoiselle Magazines. He later worked for Vogue magazine and Harper’s Bazaar (Hearst Publications) in September 1992 which resulted in a 12-year collaboration.
Demarchelier’s work rapidly became recognized by key players in the fashion industry and he was quickly solicited to shoot prestigious international advertising campaigns.
Dior, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Tag Heuer, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Lacoste Lancome, Guerlain, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Anne Klein, Valentino, Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Donna Karan, Michael Kors...
In 2004, he embarked upon a new exclusive relationship with Conde Nast publications (Glamour, Mademoiselle, Vogue etc) where he continues to grace hundreds of covers with his photographs.
On November 23rd, 2007, Mrs Christine ALBANEL, Minister of Culture, honored Patrick Demarchelier as an Officier dans l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres on the
50th anniversary of this most prestigious award that is only bestowed upon great artists.
http://www.demarchelier.net
http://www.petitpalais.paris.fr
xxx
alice
4 comments:
He is one of my top two photographers, very nice I must say.
juliet xxx
Georgeous pictures!P
for me he is number one after Richard Avedon/ Irvin Penn when one judge Fashion Photography.
w/ love
alice
absolutely beautiful, thank you!
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