Henrik Purienne began with documentary films influenced by the realist aesthetic of filmmakers such as Eric Rohmer and John Cassavetes. His movies are featuring predominantly natural looking girls often set against beach- or poolside situations.
Purienne has created advertising campaigns and editorials in his signature style for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Maison Kitsuné, and Purple.
In 2009 he launched the international fashion and culture publication Mirage Magazine.
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As an internationally-renowned photographer and film director, South African-born Henrik Purienne became known for his female-centric photography and vintage aesthetic. Adding to that his role as the Editor-In-Chief and Founder of the international fashion and culture publication, Mirage Magazine, Purienne always has us wondering what he’ll do next.