Michel Comte

Michel Comte is a Swiss photographer and filmmaker who has been capturing the world's most iconic images for over four decades. Born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1954, Comte began his career as a fashion photographer in the late 1970s. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style of photography, which often featured bold colors and dramatic lighting.

Throughout his career, Comte has worked with some of the world's most renowned publications and brands, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, and Calvin Klein. He has also photographed some of the world's most famous celebrities, including Madonna, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Barack Obama.

In addition to his work as a photographer, Comte has also directed several films and documentaries. His first feature film was "The Last Days of Chez Nous" (1992), which won numerous awards at international film festivals. He has since directed several other films including "The American Friend" (1997) and "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (2002).

Comte is also an accomplished artist whose works have been exhibited in galleries around the world. His art often reflects his passion for photography and filmmaking; many of his pieces feature photographs or film stills that he has taken himself.

Throughout his career, Comte has received numerous awards for his work as a photographer and filmmaker. In 2009 he was awarded the Swiss Grand Prix for Photography by the Swiss Federal Office of Culture; in 2011 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Center of Photography; and in 2013 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Lucerne Festival Academy.

Today Michel Comte continues to capture stunning images from around the world while inspiring generations of photographers to come.