BIO
Leaving France as an exchange student at the age of 16 was one of the best thing I ever did
Bleaching my hair blond was not
Graduated with a BA in Art History at the University of California, Berkeley
Returned to my natural hair color
Went to study photography at the Academy of Art University
Packed my bags, moved to New York
Entered MFA photography program at NYU and the International Center of Photography
Assisted NY top photographers.
Traveled, learned all I could
Developed an eye throughout my journeys
Story teller at heart, emotions, and feelings runs through my work
Always aiming to embrace a narrative, an atmosphere, the truth of the moment
Exploring the subtleties in human nature, getting closer, representing people as they are is the ultimate goal
Still remain a natural brunette but with the addition of a little new brunette.
“The greatest challenge of my work is finding the right artist (photographer/director/illustrator) to fulfill my creative vision.
Virginie is one of the few photographers I’ve ever worked with (and there have been hundreds) who can capture the essence of an idea on film.
Her is eye is extraordinary — she has a truly outstanding artistic gift.
Artists of Ms. Blachere’s caliber are essential to my work. And, on a greater scale, to our community.”
Tom Drymalski
Executive Creative Director, EVP
Publicis Worldwide
"Virginie is a tremendously talented photographer, as well as a genuinely nice person.
Her exceptional portraits of soccer players really struck a nerve with me and my partner and became the impetus for the whole Street Soccer campaign.
We never would have gotten there without Virginie.”
Perry Essig
Global Creative Director at TBWAChiatDay
CLIENTS
• Alcoa • Apple • Citibank • Edible Brooklyn Magazine • Elle (France) • Help USA • New York Magazine •
• Nutracea • Opzij Magazine (Amsterdam) • Orpheus Chamber Orchestra • Pernod Ricard USA •
• Psychologie Magazine (Amsterdam) • Saveur Magazine • Street Soccer USA • Tenaris • VIP Community Services •
• WCHN, Western Connecticut Health Network