William Lacalmontie

Bio

William Lacalmontie is a distinguished French photographer, born in 1986, whose artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his passions for music and cinema. He holds degrees in Art History and Photography from the prestigious École des Gobelins, where he honed his craft and developed a keen eye for the distinctive interplay of light and shadow. Since 2012, William has made a name for himself as a portrait photographer, capturing the essence of artists and filmmakers for various music and film publications, as well as at prominent film festivals. His work is characterized by a preference for black-and-white photography, which lends a timeless and elegant quality to his portraits, inviting viewers to connect with the raw emotion and vulnerability of his subjects. In a natural evolution of his artistic practice, William has expanded his repertoire to include photographic reportage and videography, seamlessly integrating these mediums into music videos and documentary projects. His impressive client list includes renowned brands such as Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, American Express, Banque Française Mutualiste, and Carrefour, as well as esteemed publications like Omnivore FoodBook and Feux Vif by Lavazza. William's striking portraits have graced the pages of notable publications, including Télérama, Le Parisien, Le Figaro, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and Vice, earning him recognition as one of the leading voices in contemporary portraiture. Through his lens, he continues to explore the delicate balance between intensity and fragility, inviting viewers to experience the world through the eyes of those he captures.