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RIP Corinne Day
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Posted by Patrick Burgoyne, 31 August 2010, 12:22 Permalink Comments (9)

We were greatly saddened to hear (via magCulture) of the death of Corinne Day whose 1990 cover shot of Kate Moss for The Face ushered in a new era of photography
The July 1990 cover (above) not only launched the career of Day's friend Moss, who was then just 16 years old, but also led to a new wave of pared-down, so-called 'grungey' fashion photography that the tabloids, following a Vogue shoot in 1993 again starring Moss, soon dubbed 'heroin chic'.
The Vogue images were certainly controversial, but they sprang from Day's willingness to form lasting, deep relationships with her subjects that resulted in very powerful, very personal photographs.
According to Day's website, "she passed away on Friday 27th August at 4pm peacefully at home, after a long illness", which we believe to have been brain cancer. She was 45.
Friends wishing to attend the funeral on Friday September 3 in Buckinghamshire, are asked to contact Sarah@sarahmurraycasting.com.
9 Comments
That is incredibly sad. Her pictures exuded energy and happiness.
2010-08-31 14:10:28
Great great shame - exceedingly talented lady! DCx
2010-08-31 14:46:37
While I was assisting I was lucky enough to assist Connie along with many other Photographers but she really did have a different take on her work, her work seemed personal, if it was for a record cover or a shot for Vogue it had a very personal feel,, very sad to hear this news
2010-08-31 14:48:05
Very sad to hear. A truly talented photographer who captured people in a unique and insightful way. No doubt her work will live on for generations to aspire to.
2010-08-31 15:23:01
sad to hear this news, a gifted photographer who has passed way before her time
2010-08-31 22:57:08
Very sad news. Corrine's work blazed a trail. She burned brightly, but all too briefly. Her work and influence will live on, but I am so sad to hear this, and send warmest thoughts to her friends and family.
2010-09-01 13:04:27
Will always remember her work !
2010-09-01 15:38:14
She burned brightly, but all too briefly.
2010-09-05 13:27:19
Sad to hear her death :( However how happy she seems in the picture...
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