Laurent Elie Badessi (born November 27, 1964 in Avignon, France) is a French photographer and artist based in New York City. Badessi frequently uses symbolism, mythology, and historical and cultural references in his work. The study of trust that develops between the photographer and the sitter and the exploration of the power of the photographic medium on people, are both fundamental vectors in his artistic quest. He is a fourth-generation photographer.