Patrick Demarchelier Quotes
Born: August 21, 1943
Patrick Demarchelier was a titan of fashion photography whose lens captured not just images, but the unyielding spirit of focus. Rising from humble beginnings in France, he sculpted a legacy of resilience, demanding perfection through sheer discipline. His philosophy transcended aesthetics; he believed true beauty emerged from an unwavering concentration on the present moment. Demarchelier’s quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, revealing the raw power of persistence. He taught that to master one’s craft is to master one’s mind, turning obstacles into art. His words remain a guiding light for those seeking clarity amid chaos, a testament to the quiet strength of relentless dedication.
Patrick Demarchelier Quotes (14)
"Beauty is in the character of a person. It's about having an interesting face and about what's inside. Anyone can take a good picture."
— Patrick Demarchelier"The dog is the perfect portrait subject. He doesn't pose. He isn't aware of the camera."
— Patrick Demarchelier"Photography is like a moment, an instant. You need a half-second to get the photo. So it's good to capture people when they are themselves."
— Patrick Demarchelier"Dior Couture is like art - they are the art pieces of a fashion house. Each piece is unique and made by hand."
— Patrick Demarchelier"When you are a photographer, you work all the time, because your eye is the first camera."
— Patrick Demarchelier"When you're a fashion photographer, you must inspire a dream."
— Patrick Demarchelier"Only amazing designers think of the truly new."
— Patrick Demarchelier"Photographers have to make the clothes look fantastic; that's why we get paid."
— Patrick Demarchelier"Photography is an accident."
— Patrick Demarchelier"I don't stop at my past; I like new work. I like what I'm doing tomorrow."
— Patrick Demarchelier"I do like beauty, but an older woman can be beautiful and a clever woman is beautiful because that beauty shines through."
— Patrick Demarchelier"I love all women. Women are sublime beings. I love all of it: their eyes, their noses, their bodies."
— Patrick Demarchelier"My stepfather gave me a Kodak camera when I was 17 years old. I started working at a local photo store in Le Havre, France, taking passport pictures and photographing weddings."
— Patrick Demarchelier"When you grow up in the country in France, you have small horizons."
— Patrick Demarchelier