Patrick Demarhelier-Photographer

     Patrick Demarchelier is an extremely well know and successful fashion photographer. He has done photo shoots with Kate Hudson, Keith Richards, Nicole Kidman, Leonardo DeCapprio and many others. His work is commonly featured in many prestigious magazines, such as, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The Rolling Stone. He recently did a photo shoot for the popular show, America's Next Top Model.
     Patrick was born in France, (just outside of Paris) in 1943. However, he moved to the United States in 1975. He received his first kodak camera at age 17 from his father. He then began taking photographs of friends and shooting at weddings. He also learned to develop film.
     While living in New York, Patrick worked as a freelance photographer. He worked with several different photographers and soon drew in some positive attention. Many magazines were after his work, including Elle, Marie Claire, and 20 Ans.
     One of his more well know attributes, is that he was the first not Britain to be a photographer for a royal family. He was the original photographer of Princess Diana of Wales. Patrick has shot for almost every major fashion magazine-national and international. He has also been referenced and featured in films, such as The Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City (the movie). Patrick Demarchelier is an amazing and successful photographer.
Here is some of his diverse work: