The debut publication by French, New York-based, photographer Eric Guillemain offers a privileged insider's view into the captivating world of film sets.
Backstage Dreams. The secret Door to Sets is the first monograph by Eric James Guillemain presenting more than 200 images and spanning more than 15 years of his career. This book documents intimate and privileged moments when the actress and actor are at their most vulnerable—reserved and self-reflective before any performance—considering, contemplating, and caught without preparation. Guillemain's work creates a fascinating juxtaposition of these theatrical empty scenes of setting with a secret and rare series of portraits revealing that final breath or step from the wings to the stage, from the dressing room to the set. From Wim Wenders to Helen Mirren, Nick Cave, Anya-Taylor Joy, Isabelle Huppert, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Vanessa Paradis, etc. this book offers a glimpse into moments that are usually unseen and that evolve into an unexpected meditative art experience. They carry the expectation and anticipation of things to come, of creations yet to unfold.
Eric James Guillemain is a French portrait photographer. Born in Morocco raised in Paris, he was the singer of rock band Venice. In 2002 he moved to New York and was assisting world-renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh and eventually taking behind the scenes photos on Lindbergh's shoot and later on movie sets. In 2009 Eric Guillemain started his photography career and since then he works for international clients in advertising and editorial. He photographed celebrities such as Vanessa Paradis, Anya Taylor Joy, Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp, Shailene Woodley, Sasha Lane, Jessica Alba, Dakota Johnson, Léa Seydoux, Keri Russell, Andie McDowell, Nick Cave, Rachel Weisz,
Lou Doillon, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jennifer Laurence, Carla Bruni, Adele Exarchopoulos, Famke Janssen, Lily Allen, Isabelle Huppert, Diane Kruger, Norman Reedus, Milla Jovovich, Clémence Poésy, Alicia Keys, Laetitia Casta, Jean Reno, Sigourney Weaver, etc., to name just a few. Eric Guillemain's style can be described as stripped down and sudden without filters or device, connected directly through emotion.
