Bio
A natural in front of and behind the camera, de Cadenet is a creative force with a lifelong career in the media. She began as a British television host at the very young age of 15, became a sought-after photographer in her early teens and as a result, her impressive
photography career already spans nearly 20 years. She is the youngest woman to shoot a Vogue magazine cover and has photographed many of the most influential figures in
popular culture .The renowned fashion and portrait photographer shoots advertising campaigns, Hollywood icons, rock royalty and friends at play alike, always infusing her work with an appealing honesty ,authenticity, and an original vision.She released her first book of photography Rare Birds, in 2005, a ten-year retrospective that truly captured contemporary lifestyle on the cutting edge.
As a media entrepreneur Amanda de Cadenet is the creator of The Conversation, an interview series that showcases de Cadenet's in-depth interviews on real topics with celebrated women. Whether it’s conversations with Lady Gaga, Sarah Silverman, Zoe Saldana, Chelsea Handler, Gwyneth Paltrow or discussions with devoted followers of her social channels, de Cadenet consistently delivers an honest and authentic voice through The Conversation. The series has been shown on cable and network TV in 10 languages and 18 countries as well as featured online with over 10 million viewers.
In January 2016, de Cadenet conducted an exclusive one-on-one interview with Presidential Candidate Secretary Clinton. The show aired on Lifetime and online at www.theconversation.tv
In Feb 2016 Amanda launched #Girlgaze, the biggest social media search for the next generation of girl photographers. With over 350,000 submissions and counting , #Girlgaze is highlighting the work of thousands of talented girls around the world.