Eric Guillemain
Biography
Eric Guillemain is a french portrait photographer.
Born in Morocco, raised in Paris, lives in NY.
In 2002 Eric moved to New York and was assisting world-renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh and eventually taking behind the scenes photos on Peter’s shoot and later on movie sets.
In 2009 Eric started his photography career and since then Eric works for international clients in advertising and editorial.
He photographed celebrities such as Isabelle Huppert, Diane Kruger, Norman Reedus, Vanessa Paradis, Anya Taylor Joy, Charlize Theron, Shailene Woodley, Sasha Lane, Jessica Alba, Dakota Johnson, Léa Seydoux, Keri Russell, Andie McDowell, Nick Cave, Rachel Weisz, Lou Doillon, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jennifer Laurence, Carla Bruni, Adele Exarchopoulos, Famke Janssen, Lily Allen, Milla Jovovich, Clémence Poésy, Alicia Keys, Laetitia Casta, Jean Reno, Sigourney Weaver etc to name just a few.
In 2021 Eric Guillemain has shown his work “Crosses”at 23 Pine Gallery.
Eric’s style can be described as stripped down and sudden without filters or device, connected directly through emotion.
Eric’s first book published by Damiani will be released on February 2025.
This book, freely inspired by Eugene Smith’s backstage photo essay about Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight, will offer a different, more organic approach to portraying celebrities, an immersive journey through Eric’s eyes, capturing authentic moments & off moments both in natural settings and interior sets.