Laura Herrmann-Couallier, a graphic artist who put together collections of Bermuda photography, has died at the age of 52.

Mrs Herrmann-Couallier and her husband, Christophe, were among 12 people killed last month when a tour bus crashed in Mexico.

Among her work, Mrs Herrmann-Couallier designed the softcover book Picturesque at a Glance, which highlighted photographs of Bermuda by local photographer Roland Skinner.

Mr Skinner said: “I was looking for a book designer and by chance met Tom Cooke, who was an illustrator for Sesame Street.

“He was a good friend of Laura’s and that is how the connection was made. We formed an instant friendship that lasted almost 20 years.

“I was so impressed with her work that we went on to produce calendars, novelty items and an additional three books.

“Her friendship and business acumen will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. It’s hard to believe she is gone, and so sad.”

Somers Cooper, a local businessman, said he had met Mrs Herrmann-Couallier after A.S. Cooper purchased Picturesque Gallery.

“We initially worked together with Laura to develop and design a new softcover book featuring the Picturesque images, called Picturesque at a Glance,” he said.

“Laura was the consummate professional and an incredible graphic artist. Her design approach was fresh and she was able to capture our vision perfectly, managing the project from start to finish.

“The end result was another bestselling Bermuda book that has been reprinted multiple times. That was the start of many collaborations on more books and also calendars and other items.”

Mr Cooper added that Mrs Herrmann-Couallier was a warm, sensitive and resourceful woman who threw herself into whatever task was in front of her.

“Laura’s talent and skill helped present Bermuda at its best,” he said.

“Her legacy for Bermuda are the thousands of beautiful books and calendars that are scattered throughout Bermuda and the world. Those of us who were touched by her will miss her dearly.”