Born in 1938, French fashion photographer Jean-Jacques Bugat began his in New York where he photographed for the Condé Nast editions and became friends with Guy Bourdin. He came back to Europe a few years later and signed a contract with Vogue Italy and worked with Andy Warhol.
Fashion photography by Jean-Jacques Bugat in the 1960s
A great studio specialist, Bugat is known for his rigorous and refined style with lights. His personal work is centered on portraits and artistic nudes.
Lecturer at Université Paris VIII for a few years, Bugat became particularly interested in the psychology of taking photos and the mirror effect between the subject and the photographer. His silver prints are regularly purchased by collectors in auctions now.
Model in bubble dress by unidentified designer, photo by Jean-Jacques Bugat, Place de la Concore, Paris, 1962
Monique Chevalier, photo by Jean-Jacques Bugat, Vogue France, 1962
Monique Chevalier, photo by Jean-Jacques Bugat, Vogue, 1962
Rose Marie, photo by Jean-Jacques Bugat, French Vogue, 1962
Simone d’Aillencourt, photo by Jean-Jacques Bugat, Vogue France, 1962
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