As all those who adore fashion images know, photography genius Irving Penn passed away in early October. Now the question is, who will replace the master?
Irving Penn got his start at Harper’s Bazaar, as an illustrator and a designer. Eventually, he became the longest-running lens master at Condé Nast, photographing 150 covers and myriad feature photos for VOGUE. Penn also created 11 art books, and was featured in Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. So who can live up to Penn’s well-deserved reputation?
Here’s a rundown on the world’s top fashion photographers.
1. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Known for: super-glossy, digitally mastered images; often portray women as powerful figures
Work with: W magazine, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Givenchy
2. Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Known for: warmer, bohemian-style images
Work with: W magazine, Balenciaga, Gucci, Stella McCartney
3. Nick Knight
Known for: risk-taking campaigns
Works with: Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen
4. Craig McDean
Known for: muscular, often color-saturated images
Works with: W magazine, VOGUE, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein
5. Scott Schuman
Known for: crisp, detailed, images
Works with: “The Sartorialist”-his famous blog, where he captures everyday fashion highs-and GQ magazine
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What photographer do you admire? Are they on the list? Do you adore any female photogs?
