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I am an international fashion and editorial photographer with over 35 years of experience producing fashion productions, backstage fashion photography, Haute Couture, and editorial culture across Europe and the United States. I specialize in long-form visual storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and the creation of enduring photographic archives. My work is published globally and trusted by leading fashion groups, magazines, and creative institutions. Throughout my career I have defined and directed visual identities, edited and curated editorial narratives, and built long-term archival projects. I am driven by collaboration with photographers, editors, and creative contributors to craft compelling cultural stories that endure beyond a single season.…I am an international fashion and editorial photographer with over 35 years of experience producing fashion productions, backstage fashion photography, Haute Couture, and editorial culture across Europe and the United States. I specialize in long-form visual storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and the creation of enduring photographic archives. My work is published globally and trusted by leading fashion groups, magazines, and creative institutions. Throughout my career I have defined and directed visual identities, edited and curated editorial narratives, and built long-term archival projects. I am driven by collaboration with photographers, editors, and creative contributors to craft compelling cultural stories that endure beyond a single season.

DOUGLAS BASSETT

Photographer, Creative Director, Director of Photography, +5

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I am an international fashion and editorial photographer with over 35 years of experience producing fashion productions, backstage fashion photography, Haute Couture, and editorial culture across Europe and the United States. I specialize in long-form visual storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and the creation of enduring photographic archives. My work is published globally and trusted by leading fashion groups, magazines, and creative institutions. Throughout my career I have defined and directed visual identities, edited and curated editorial narratives, and built long-term archival projects. I am driven by collaboration with photographers, editors, and creative contributors to craft compelling cultural stories that endure beyond a single season.…I am an international fashion and editorial photographer with over 35 years of experience producing fashion productions, backstage fashion photography, Haute Couture, and editorial culture across Europe and the United States. I specialize in long-form visual storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and the creation of enduring photographic archives. My work is published globally and trusted by leading fashion groups, magazines, and creative institutions. Throughout my career I have defined and directed visual identities, edited and curated editorial narratives, and built long-term archival projects. I am driven by collaboration with photographers, editors, and creative contributors to craft compelling cultural stories that endure beyond a single season.

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I am an international fashion and editorial photographer with over 35 years of experience producing fashion productions, backstage fashion photography, Haute Couture, and editorial culture across Europe and the United States. I specialize in long-form visual storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and the creation of enduring photographic archives. My work is published globally and trusted by leading fashion groups, magazines, and creative institutions.

Throughout my career I have defined and directed visual identities, edited and curated editorial narratives, and built long-term archival projects. I am driven by collaboration with photographers, editors, and creative contributors to craft compelling cultural stories that endure beyond a single season.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Fashion Design

Intermediate

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

Work Experience

Editor-in-Chief at The Backstage Collections Magazine

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Editor-in-chief of a multi-volume editorial project; Oversaw 10 published volumes documenting backstage fashion history; Curated photography, editorial direction, and visual narrative.

Backstage Photographer at Mondadori Group and Vogue Spain

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2018

Official backstage photographer for international fashion weeks; Coverage of womenswear, menswear, and Haute Couture; Created an extensive long-term visual record of backstage fashion culture; Work published across international fashion and lifestyle titles.

Founder & Principal Photographer at Douglas Bassett Productions / Independent Photography Studio

January 1, 1990 - Present

Founder and owner of an internationally active photography practice; Creation and direction of editorial and commercial photographic productions; Development of long-term visual projects and archives; Collaboration with magazines, publishers, designers, and cultural institutions.

Staff Photographer at Rossia Luxury Magazine

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Contributor to 20 published issues; Editorial fashion and lifestyle photography.

Chief Editor at The Backstage Collections Magazine

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Editor-in-chief of a multi-volume editorial project; Oversaw 10 published volumes documenting backstage fashion history; Curated photography, editorial direction, and visual narrative; produced

Founder & Principal Photographer at Independent photography studio (Milan)

January 1, 1990 - Present

Founder & Principal Photographer at Douglas Bassett Productions

January 1, 1990 - Present

Founder and owner of an internationally active photography practice; creation and direction of editorial and commercial photographic productions; development of long-term visual projects and archives; collaboration with magazines, publishers, designers, and cultural institutions.

Founder & Principal Photographer at Douglas Bassett Productions (Milan Studio)

January 1, 1990 - Present

Founder and owner of an internationally active photography practice; editorial, fashion, catalogue, advertising, portrait, and fine art photography; development of long-term visual projects and archives; collaboration with magazines, publishers, designers, and cultural institutions

Founder & Principal Photographer at Independent photography studio

January 1, 1990 - Present

Chief Editor — The Backstage Collections Magazine at The Backstage Collections Magazine

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Editor-in-chief of a multi-volume editorial project. Oversaw 10 published volumes documenting backstage fashion history. Curated photography, editorial direction, and visual narrative.