{"id":9728,"date":"2021-04-06T18:56:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T16:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lagarde-photo.com\/a-propos-du-photographe\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T09:16:18","slug":"about-photographer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lagarde-photo.com\/en\/about-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"About Jean Christophe Lagarde \u2014 Photographer in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jean Christophe Lagarde \u2014 Fashion and portrait photographer in Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jean Christophe Lagarde, professional photographer in Paris<\/h2>\n

I photograph people as one tells a story: seeking a presence, a tension, an emotion and that touch of mystery that makes an image unforgettable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more than twenty years, I have built my work around fashion, portrait, beauty and advertising photography, and artistic exploration<\/strong>. Paris is the base for my work, but I travel throughout France and internationally, working both in the studio and on location.<\/p>\n

I have worked with models, artists, actors, designers, brands and private clients. Projects change, and so do faces, but my intention remains the same: to create elegant, personal photographs that go beyond appearances.<\/p>\n

Tell me about your photography project<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

WhatsApp: +33 6 03 98 56 09<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fashion and portrait photography that is both powerful and sensitive<\/h2>\n

I like images that do not reveal everything at first glance. A restrained gesture, a direct gaze, a silhouette emerging from the shadows or a slightly blurred movement can tell more than a perfectly controlled pose.<\/p>\n

My photographic world blends sophistication, sensuality and intensity. My favourite colours are deep black, midnight blue and poppy red<\/strong>. I also love the simplicity of black and white, grain, contrasts and the happy accidents that give an image its distinctive energy.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI believe we should live poetically. Photography is my way of holding on to what would otherwise simply pass us by.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jean Christophe Lagarde<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This sensibility informs both my fashion series and portraits<\/a> and my personal work. I do not seek to apply the same formula to everyone: I prefer to understand what makes a subject or project unique, then build the image around that individuality.<\/p>\n

More than twenty years of experience behind the camera<\/h2>\n

Fashion photography taught me precision: preparing the lighting, directing a team, choosing the frame, anticipating movement and maintaining visual consistency from the first location scout to the final retouch.<\/p>\n

Portrait photography taught me something else, just as essential: taking time, observing and building trust. A successful session depends on more than equipment or technique. Above all, it rests on the relationship that develops in front of and behind the camera.<\/p>\n

This dual approach allows me to work on an agency’s carefully planned campaign as well as with an artist who needs new images, a model developing a portfolio or someone who simply wishes to see themselves differently.<\/p>\n

How I work: prepare, talk and leave room for the unexpected<\/h2>\n

Every project begins with a conversation. We discuss your intention, how the photographs will be used, the desired visual world, references, location, outfits and lighting. This preparation gives us a clear direction without locking the session into a rigid script.<\/p>\n

During the shoot, I give precise guidance while leaving room for the unexpected. Some of the best portraits emerge between poses, when a gesture becomes more natural or an expression briefly escapes conscious control.<\/p>\n

I want the session to remain a collaboration. My role is more than pressing the shutter: it is to look, listen, suggest and create the conditions in which a personality can truly emerge.<\/p>\n

Fashion, portrait, advertising and artistic projects<\/h2>\n

In Paris and on location, my work includes:<\/p>\n