Christian Coppola is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. He has been shooting professionally since the age of 18, and his work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, GQ, and Vanity Fair.
Christian was born in Los Angeles in 1988 to a family of filmmakers. His father is the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, and his mother is the actress Talia Shire. Growing up surrounded by art and creativity, Christian developed a passion for photography at an early age. He began shooting with a 35mm film camera when he was just 12 years old.
After graduating from high school, Christian attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts where he studied film production. During this time he also continued to pursue his passion for photography, shooting for various magazines and publications around Los Angeles. After graduating from USC in 2010, Christian decided to focus solely on photography and filmmaking full-time.
Since then, Christian has become one of the most sought-after photographers in Hollywood. His work has been featured on the covers of magazines such as Vogue Italia and GQ Japan, as well as campaigns for brands like Nike and Adidas. He has also directed music videos for artists such as The Weeknd and Halsey. In 2017 he won the prestigious Lucie Award for Best Music Video Director of the Year for his work on The Weeknd's "Starboy" video.
Christian continues to push boundaries with his photography and filmmaking today, creating stunning visuals that capture both beauty and emotion in equal measure.