

	Michael Hoppen Gallery Owner and Photographer
	Marie Helvin Model and Writer
	Pattie Boyd Model and Photographer
	Carl Davis Composer and Conductor
	Frederick Forsyth Novelist and Broadcaster

Pattie Boyd

Pattie Boyd was one of the UKs first ‘supermodels’, appearing several times on the cover of Vogue. Once heavily involved in the music scene - she married and influenced both George Harrison and Eric Clapton - Pattie now lives in London, works as a photographer on assignment and exhibits her archive prints worldwide.

Who is in control – the model or the photographer?
Photographer!

Was modelling in the infamous ‘60s more fun than today?
Yes, I think so!

What makes a good photographer?
One who is observant of life and light.

Does an ex-model have an advantage behind the camera?
Yes, I think so, especially portraits…

What makes a ‘good’ photograph?
Shape and light.

Can a strong subject make a bad picture good?
Yes!

Is the strongest image necessarily based on reportage?
No.

Which photographers do you admire?
Cartier Bresson, Annie Leibovitz, Man Ray, Robert Capa, John Swannell, Bailey…

Are any photographers over-rated?
Probably…

Do you have a single, favourite image?
No, not just one…

Visitors Comments:

why so short

Why couldn\'t Patti be a little more revealing. I\'m sure all readers would have appreciated more detailed comments based on her amazing experiences

Posted on 2008-05-11 18:19:18 - carol conran

more more

More pix of Patti is what i say !!!

Posted on 2008-05-11 18:20:18 - phil topolska

More Pattie!

I agree. More! More! More!

Posted on 2008-05-12 11:48:02 - Martin Bohmke

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