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Patrick Demarchelier
PhotographerKnown for:
fashion photography for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar; official photographer to the British Royal Family
Education:
Self-taught; learned through apprenticeships in Paris
Patrick Demarchelier moved to New York in 1975 and became one of the most sought-after fashion photographers of the following decades, shooting for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and major advertising campaigns. Princess Diana named him her personal photographer in 1989 and later appointed him official photographer to the British Royal Family. He collaborated closely with Karl Lagerfeld on campaigns for Chanel over many years.
Patrick Demarchelier's Gear List(1)
Hasselblad
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Used a Hasselblad 553ELX for his fashion and portrait photography
Product description
Motorized 6x6 medium format SLR in Hasselblad's V-System, produced from 1988 to 1999. A built-in motor advances the film at up to 1.2 frames per second and recocks the shutter after each exposure, powered by five AA batteries. Featured improved internal anti-reflection coatings and an Acute Matte focusing screen over earlier motorized models.
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