SITTING PRETTY
Photography and editing by Emmanuelle Choussy
Assisted by Romain Leroy
Creative directIon by
Marc Bensemhoun
Styled by Joey Tierney and Haute Street
Hair by Lea Journo and her artistic team
Location at Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Makeup by Adela May-Pino and Amy Vu
after opening her own communication/photo agency nearly a decade ago, Emmanuelle Choussy has caught the eye of editors, celebrities, politicians, fashion designers and prominent sports figures throughout her career. To this day, she remains utterly inspired and inspirational. Constantly switching from one project to another, this tireless professional continues to amaze the public with her themed shoots, fine art and high fashion editorials. Choussy moved from France to Los Angeles in 2009. She has worked with the likes of Oliver Stone and is crowned a worldwide published photographer. Recently Choussy completed an entire 1960's themed shoot at the famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel. She had much to say about her retro innovation and why it is important to look back at fashion photography through the years.
You recently completed a 1960’s inspired photo shoot. Why did you choose this era?
I was actually hired as a photogra- pher by the hair salon inside the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. When we prepared the photoshoot, Lea Journo (founder and owner of the salon) proposed this theme. Because at this time [spring/summer 2013] we saw a lot of fashion advertising campaigns in the same mood. It wass really the atmosphere in the air for a few months in the fashion industry. You know the saying, “Fashion is an eternal renewal.” It was the occasion to have our vintage photo session. We also had the great chance to work at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. A dream came true for me. I was watching “Pretty Woman” when I was 15 years old in France, and now I am in charge of a full-day fashion shoot with eight models and four agencies where the movie was shot.
EDITOR: MEREDITH CORNING
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