Over the next four decades she directed Pierre - Louis Pierson to help her create 700 different photographs in which she re-created the signature moments of her life for the camera .
In 1856 she began sitting for Mayer and Pierson , photographers favored by the imperial court .
Over the next four decades she directed Pierson       to help her create 700 different photographs in which she re-created the signature moments of her life for the camera .
In 1856 she began sitting for Mayer and Pierson , photographers favored by the imperial court .