Fashion photography is one of the most popular branches of photography that has attracted many photographers to this particular genre today.
In this post, We want to introduce you to the top 10 of the best in this field of photography(Fashion Photographers 2020).
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Fashion Photographers 2020
1. Steven Klein
One of the best American photographers and videographers is known for his advertising campaigns for different clients like D&G, Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen, and Nike. He also collaborates directly with magazines such as Paris Vogue, Arena, i-D, etc! He has shared his work with Madonna, Lady Gaga, etc. His most recent work has been featured at the Gagosian Gallery, California.
2. Ellen von Unwerth
Ellen von Unwerth is a German photographer and director. For almost 10 years she worked as a fashion model and after that, she became a photographer. Now she makes fashion, editorial, and advertising photographs.
In an interview in 2008 with Harper’s Bazaar, she explained her feminist approach to photography: “The women in my pictures are always strong, even if they are also sexy. My women always look self-assured. I try to make them look as beautiful as they can because every woman wants to feel beautiful, sexy, and powerful. That’s what I try to do.”
She specializes in capturing fashion, advertising, and editorial photographs. Her works are included in tog magazines such as Vogue, Arena, The face, etc.
3. John Rankin Waddell
John Rankin Waddell is a British photographer and director known professionally as Rankin. He was co-founder of Dazed & Confused magazine and is famous for his photography of models including Kate Moss and Heidi Klum and some celebrities such as Madonna and David Bowie and his portrait of Elizabeth II. His work has appeared in magazines including GQ, Vogue, and Marie Claire.
4. Pamela Hanson
Pamela is one of the most successful women in the field of fashion photography. With over 20 years of experience, she has become an irreplaceable part of the photographic community. Her works can be seen in the list of clients which include rogue, L’Oreal, and Victoria’s Secret.
Her photos have a bright emphasis on her models’ skin texture and provide a beautiful candid feel to them.
Pamela Hanson is a world-renowned photographer whose work has been regularly featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Porter, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, GQ, CR Fashion Book, InStyle, Town and Country, Telegraph Luxury, Stylist, Lula, Violet, and Lady.
5. Giampaolo Sgura
Giampaolo Sgura is one of the great fashion photographers in the fashion industry. This creative photographer has more than 20 years of fashion photography experience. One thing about him is that he never starts his shoot without knowing his team and the clothes his models will wear.
Sgura has photographed a plethora of celebrities, including Katy Perry and Irina Shayk.
6. Zhang Jingna
Zhang Jingna is a Chinese-Singaporean photographer widely known as “zemotion.” She started photography at the early age of 18. Exactly after became a powerful influencer in the photography community. Her works have appeared on multiple editions of Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. She was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2018.
7. Mario Testino
Mario Testino’s cultural and commercial zeitgeist has made him one of the most sought-after creative partners in the fashion and beauty industry. He is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair, and GQ. He has also created images for brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Versace, Michael Kors, Chanel, Stuart Weitzman, Carolina Herrera, and Estée Lauder.
8. Julia Hetta
Julia Hetta is a Swedish photographer and unlike many fashion photographers, she uses natural light most of the time. This has given her fashion portraits a recognizable style.
Her portfolio often features texture, soft light, like they live in an alternate universe.
Her works can be seen in magazines like British Vogue and brands like Alexandra McQueen.
9. Irving Penn
Irving Penn was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn’s career included work at Vogue magazine and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to inform the art of photography.
10. Nick Knight
Nicholas David Gordon(Nick Knight), British photographer, director, and founder of SHOWstudio, a fashion website. He takes lots of photos of musicians, actors, and important figures in society. He also directed music videos for artists like Kanye West and Lady Gaga. He was one of the first people to document fashion with digital film. You’ll find many creative fashion videos on his website.
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