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Marc Hom, by Anne Hathaway

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His name is Marc Hom. He is Danish and lives in New York since 1989. After the release of his book entitled Profiles in 2016, Hom’s portraits of celebrities are now exhibited at Immagis gallery, in Munich, Germany.

I remember the day the photograph on the front of his book was taken. It was at a crossroads in my life and career. Though I was known for lighthearted fare, I was desperate to be the sort of serious actress I so admired. I was young, ambitious, anxious, insecure, and found trusting people difficult – a somewhat rough combination. I found photo shoots to be particularly cringe inducing and disappointing. I always felt afterwards that I had ruined the shot with the panic in my eyes – a look I couldn’t share which I thought screamed. “Will this be good enough?” Even though I wanted to be seen, I was, in fact, far too vulnerable to let someone’s camera actually capture me.

Then I met Marc Hom. Marc was different. He didn’t push; he hung back. He listened and created around him an atmosphere of stillness and gentleness. He didn’t try to make me something I wasn’t. He didn’t judge who I was. He watched and waited and smiled and listened and treated me with compassion and patience. He was a kind person with a powerful, calm energy, and the longer we shot, the more I relaxed and opened up.

I didn’t know then how impressive a technical photographer Marc is – wonderful with light and composition – but I don’t think technical ability is the only thing that makes a great photographer. What you will see for yourself is his particular magical essence and alchemy; you will see him. You will see that his photos have a common thread of strength, beauty, centeredness and wit, because those are all qualities Marc possesses. Because of who he is, he brings out the best in his subjects.

I remember the day this photograph was taken, because it was the first time I felt seen.

It was the first time I felt beautiful.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is an American actress and singer, born in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York.

Marc Hom, Profiles
April 7th to May 8, 2017
Immagis Gallery
Blütenstraße 1
80799 Munich
Germany

http://www.immagis.de/

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