Michel COMTE

Michel Comte was born in Zurich, Switzerland.
He approached photography autodidactically and received his first international assignments: advertising photographs for
the Paris-based fashion houses of Ungaro and Chloé.

For Vanity Fair and American Vogue, he portrays numerous celebrities from the world of art, movies and entertainment, ranging from Julian Schnabel, Jeremy Irons and Demi Moore to Mike Tyson.

Comte's advertising clients include names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Nike, Mercedes-Benz, Lancôme etc.

In addition to portraits and fashion photography, Comte has also increasingly moved towards photo-reportage.

On photo assignments for the International Red Cross,
he has traveled to Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia.