Brigitte Lacombe facts for kids
Brigitte Lacombe (born in 1950 in Alès, France) is a famous American photographer who lives in New York City. She is known for taking amazing pictures of people, especially actors and directors.
In 2009, Brigitte published a book called "Lacombe anima/persona." It showed her best photos from 1975 to 2008. Her pictures have been in many popular magazines. These include Vanity Fair, Glamour, The New Yorker, and The New York Times Magazine.
Her Unique Photography Style
Brigitte Lacombe is famous for her special way of taking portraits. She likes to keep things simple when she photographs people. She wants the focus to be entirely on the person in front of her.
She tries to create a quiet and private space for her photoshoots. This helps the people she photographs feel comfortable. She believes that photography is a teamwork effort. She wants the person to work with her, not just pose for her.
How She Started Her Career
Brigitte Lacombe became interested in photography at a young age. When she was seventeen, she left school to follow her passion. She started as an apprentice at a black and white photo lab for Elle magazine in Paris.
Her first big job was at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. This is a very famous movie festival in France. There, she met actors like Dustin Hoffman and Donald Sutherland. This experience led her to start taking photos on movie sets.
Working with Movie Stars and Directors
After the Cannes Film Festival, Brigitte began working on many film sets. She has photographed the making of movies by famous directors. Some of these include Sam Mendes, David Mamet, and Martin Scorsese. She has captured many iconic moments and portraits from the world of cinema.
