Taking High Fashion Photos

Famous Fashion Photographers

Examples of high fashion photography can be seen everywhere from TV ads to magazine spreads. These exquisite shots often feature some of the world’s most beautiful women modeling extremely expensive ensembles made by some of the hottest fashion designers. It is through these photographs that high fashion is marketed to the masses. Subsequently, the pictures must be taken with special attention to lighting, composition, and detail.

Photographers, who are able to employ these key factors to create stunning high fashion photos, often become as famous as the models they shoot. Mario Testino and Eva Mueller are among the highest paid fashion photographers in the world today. They join the ranks of other famous high fashion shutterbugs, including:

• Nigel Barker: The model turned fashion photographer is known for his artistic shots. Barker’s work has appeared within the pages of GQ, Interview, and Playboy. Barker is now best known for his work shooting and judging models on America’s Top Model.

• Helmut Newton (1920-2004): The famous German fashion photographer is a legend in the industry. His classic Vogue magazine spreads are often used in photography classes to show students proper high fashion photo techniques.

• Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004): American fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo is best known for his work with superstars of the modeling world, including Brooke Shields and Cindy Crawford.

• Herb Ritts (1952-2002): Ritts made a name for himself in the fashion industry by shooting famous supermodels in provocative poses. Some of his most famous fashion photo collections include awe-inspiring shots of singer Madonna in haute couture gowns and fishnet stockings, and actress Elizabeth Taylor sporting designer ensembles worth tens of thousands of dollars.