French, who got her big break while shooting Brokeback Mountain, discusses in the article the unique relationship that photographers must develop with the actors and actresses in order to gain their trust. This leads to how she can get great shots. The article explains that after trust has been established with the actors, they can then begin to appreciate her as a fellow professional. The article says that "Aaron Eckhart, Brad Pitt, and the late Heath Ledger are known for their interest in photography (American Photo even featured Eckhart's photos in its March/April 2008 issue), and their admiration led to intimate photos with French - and bonds that a stills photographer doesn't always make."
What is intriguing about this article is that it gives an inside views of the late Heath Ledger from a photographers point of view. French is quoted in the article, saying "He would let me get so close to his eyeline. Getting in an actor's eyeline - between them and the camera or another actor, or whatever they think they are looking at - is a big deal. He also later allowed me to shoot him while he was concentrating on his lines."
Sakraida also talks to Aaron Eckhart, who gives his view on how his personal interest in art has led to his friendship with French that goes beyond the professional realm. The article says that "In fact, French often went on early morning photography and when possible she would explain her process and technique while working on the set."
The story concludes by saying that although French pursues fine art photography in her spare time, she is at this time content with doing stills for films and getting her work noticed through big-name movies.
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