A habit which according to John Swannel, former royal photographer, “ruins the hopes of a generation of photographers“, who cannot “make a name for yourself by doing it“.”All the work I’ve done with royal personalities has really made my career grow, today someone like me wouldn’t have that chance“, he adds. According to him, “this chance should be given to young English photographers“.
A strong statement against the Princess of Wales, who has a habit of strictly controlling everything that affects the image of her three toddlers. But not only: the young woman is quite simply… photography enthusiast ! At university, where she also met Prince William, she had, for example, made a dissertation on photographs of children and loves this art, which she only practices as an amateur in a strictly family setting.
If some of his photos of Queen Elizabeth II or other personalities of the family were also released in the press, those of his children are probably the most appreciated and the most alive. A detail that the photographer did not miss and that he attributes to the young woman: “In a way, however, Kate is probably right to do it herself. She’s not a great photographer but she captures the moment and with children, it’s easier when you know them well“.
Will all of that change now that the former Duchess of Cambridge has been promoted to Princess of Wales? Answer next birthday!