Patrick Demarchelier Photographer

PARIS

Le Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux Arts de la Ville de Paris, presents a comprehensive selection of 400 photographs by Patrick Demarchelier. Patrick Demarchelier’s style and talent make him became one of the most talented photographers in the world of fashion and beauty. Under the umbrella of diversity and contrast, this exhibition travels through several decades of inspiration where portraits of celebrities hang side-by- side with portraits of unknown muses… Patrick Demarchelier was born near Paris in 1943 to a modest family. He spent his childhood in France. For his seventeenth birthday, his stepfather bought him his first « Kodak » camera. He quickly became a natural behind the camera.

FASHION FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK

He discovered fashion photography by working as a free-lance photographer. is 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 ....he 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 in September 1992 which resulted in a 12-year collaboration. .

Selected Links
http://www.younggalleryphoto.com/
http://www.artdaily.org/