Blog on Fashion & Culture Photography: Collecting & Interiors
Our online blog is our living archive and educational resource for all things archival fashion photography. Here, you’ll find expert collecting guides, interior styling strategies, in-depth artist spotlights, installation case studies, and quarterly market digests—curated to enlighten, inspire and equip you with the knowledge to appreciate, acquire, and display exceptional imagery.
Artist Spotlight
A closer look at the vision, process, and legacy of the artists behind our most iconic works.
Collector's Guide
Expert insights and practical tips for discovering, collecting, and caring for fine art fashion photography.
Les Études
A deeper exploration of photography, style, and cultural context through essays, interviews, and visual studies.
Market Advisory
Guidance for collectors seeking to navigate the art market with confidence, from valuation and provenance to investment insights and private acquisitions.
Vermeer and Paul Bellaart: How Two Artists, Four Centuries Apart, Reveal the Sacred in Everyday Life
6. Print Date in Photography: What Collectors Need to Know
Vintage, later, or estate print: the print date of a fine art photograph matters far more than most collectors realize. Our guide explains the differences and what to ask before you buy.
The Met Gala 2026: Fashion Is Art
The Met has announced this year's Gala theme: "Fashion Is Art." More than a dress code, it is a curatorial statement. The theme extends directly from the Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition ...
Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond at The Met Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art turns its lens on one of fashion photography's most daring visionaries with Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond, a long-overdue celebration of an artist who consistent...
Frieze Los Angeles 2026 signals A Structural Market Shift for collecting photography
Frieze Los Angeles 2026 signals a major shift in the photography market. With an unprecedented presence of dedicated photography booths, the fair positions photography as a core pillar of contempor...
The Art of The Lens, Winter 2026
This season, we sense a pivotal inflection point for photography, and especially for fashion photography. The medium is no longer “young.” It is historically grounded, institutionally validated, cu...
Photography Celebrated as National Heritage
As France prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of photography, the 2026–2027 bicentennial represents more than a commemorative milestone. It signals a powerful repositioning of the medium itself....
THE ART OF THE LENS, SPECIAL EDITION — BRIGITTE BARDOT
When an icon like Brigitte Bardot passes away attention naturally returns to the photographs that defined her legacy. Images once seen as symbols of an era now take on a deeper historical resonance...
Remembering Brigitte Bardot
With the passing of Brigitte Bardot on December 28, 2025, the world has been reminded of the singular power of her image. Bardot was more than a cinematic legend or a fashion muse. She embodied a n...
The Getty Museum’s first AI photograph acquisition: A radical departure or photography’s next chapter?
Museums began acquiring photography as early as the 19th century, but sustained institutional interest in fashion photography did not emerge until the 20th century—most notably in the 1930s, when t...
MIAMI ART BASEL WEEK 2025
This year’s Miami Art Basel Week confirmed that photography is thriving, even in a painting-dominated market: record blue-chip sales at Basel, a focused program at photoMIAMI, and a surge of digit...
The Art of the Lens, Fall Winter 2025
The month of October was rich in photography news — from landmark exhibitions paying tribute to the masters of the medium to record-setting auctions, and the recognition of one of our emerging arti...
Norman Parkinson: Master of Movement, Elegance & Eccentricity
As the National Portrait Gallery in London celebrates Cecil Beaton with a new exhibition running until January 2026, it feels like the perfect time to look back at the work of his British counterpa...
Paolo Roversi’s “Along the Way”: A Poetic Retrospective at Pace Gallery
Discover Paolo Roversi’s exhibition Along the Way at Pace Gallery, New York — a poetic retrospective highlighting over 30 years of the legendary fashion photographer’s timeless, dreamlike work.
Adebayo Jolaoso Wins Best Fashion Photographer of the Year at the 2025 Visual Awards
The Selects Gallery is proud to celebrate Adebayo Jolaoso, who has just been awarded Best Fashion Photographer of the Year at the Visual Awards 2025, part of The Visual Conference in Akwa Ibom, Nig...
The Art of the Lens, Summer 2025
Celebrating African creativity, Adebayo Jolaoso’s new book Eclectic captures the vibrant spirit of Lagos fashion, following his acclaimed exhibition earlier this year. At the same time, French phot...
The Art of Irving Penn Sets New Auction Record at Phillips New York
At Phillips New York’s October auctions, The Art of Irving Penn achieved a record-breaking sale of $567,600 for Ginkgo Leaves, New York (1990), reaffirming the artist’s enduring influence and the s...
Man Ray: "When Objects Dream" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Discover Man Ray: When Objects Dream at The Metropolitan Museum of Art — a landmark exhibition exploring the artist’s radical reinvention of photography through his iconic rayographs. On view from ...
4. Rarity and Edition Size in Photography Collecting
As part of The Selects Gallery Collectors’ Guide, this article explores one of the most influential factors in determining a photograph’s market value: rarity and edition size. Understanding how ed...
5. The Cultural and Historical Value of Photography
Photography has always been more than an art form. It is a witness to history. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, certain photographs hold important historical and cultural value, offering a firsthand ...
What makes Contact Sheets Special?
Contact sheets are prints displaying all of the images from a roll of film. The term contact sheet comes from the process of manually developing and processing the film, cutting the negatives in...
1950–1959 The Golden Age of Fashion Photography
The 1950s marked the Golden Age of Fashion Photography, a decade when the art form flourished with new styles, techniques, and legendary photographers who transformed the way fashion was capture...
3. Collecting Photography: Subject Matter
When determining whether to buy a piece of art, one of the most important aspects to consider is the subject matter and style. The subject matter defines the emotional and cultural value of the ...
2. Collecting Photography: The Importance of the Artist’s Reputation
One of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a work of art is the reputation of the artist. This reputation not only determines the monetary value of the piece but also its cult...
1. The Ten Essential Criteria for Collecting Fine Art Photography
With its relatively recent recognition as a fine art, photography has steadily gained prominence. What was once seen primarily as a tool to document moments and people has now become a respected...
A tribute to Nigerian fashion: Adebayo Jolaoso’s Backstage Portrait of Lagos
Sylvie Castioni: Reclaiming the Female Gaze Through Photography
Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion
The worlds of art and fashion have always shared a symbiotic relationship, with each inspiring and enriching the other in profound and lasting ways. This interplay is more evident than ever with...
Photography’s Revival as a Collectible Art Form
As seen in The New York Times & The Economist In October 2024, two major publications highlighted the growing importance of photography as a collectible art form for galleries, coll...
Photography’s Revival - Extracts of The New York Times & The Economist
“After at least a decade of focusing almost exclusively on painting, many of the largest and most powerful art dealers are dedicating significant attention and real estate to photogr...
The History of Photography: A Constantly Innovating Art Form
Since the earliest days, photographers have pursued new methods to capture and interpret the world around them. Photography as a medium cannot be separated from its constant search for innovatio...
Patrick James Michel: Multiple shows in France and Monaco
Since its founding, The Selects Gallery has proudly partnered with renowned French photographer Patrick James Michel. A global traveler and ethnologist, Michel has journeyed through many places ...
Modern Photography: A True Art Form
We are witnessing a dramatic shift in modern photography, solidifying its status as a true art form once and for all. Historically, photography has been less developed than other classical mediu...
The Art of The Lens, Fall 2024
In October 2024, two major publications highlighted the growing importance of photography as a collectible art form for galleries, collectors, and art advisors, along with the increasing number of ...
The Art of The Lens, Summer 2024
After last summer's "Stars" exhibition at Fotografiska New York, O'Neill's extraordinary career is highlighted in the upcoming documentary Iconic: The Life And Work Of Terry O'Neill, featuring unhe...
Terry O’Neill, One of the Most Collected Photographers
Five years after his passing, legendary British photographer Terry O'Neill, continues to captivate. The co-signed photograph of Brigitte Bardot by Terry O’Neill in 40x60 is almost sold out. Only...
The Deterioration Series by Robert Farber
Since its release, the Deterioration Series by American photographer Robert Farber, has garnered significant attention. This exceptional collection's acclaim includes a sold-out $18,000 limited ...
C-print vs. Silver gelatin vs. Platinum Print: Understanding the differences
In the realm of fine art photography, the choice of printing method profoundly influences not only the visual impact of an image but also its durability, rarity, and value. Among the most recogn...
How to Choose a Photograph for Your Art Collection
Building an art collection is an exciting endeavor, and incorporating photographs can add a unique dimension to your collection. However, selecting the right photographs for your art collection ...
Doutzen Kroes: Modern Muse
Dutch model Doutzen Kroes is one of the top supermodels of the 2000’s. She was a Victoria’s Secret Angel at the height of the brand’s influence over the fashion world; the Victoria’s Secret ange...
Capturing a New Era: Trends that defined Fashion Photography in the 2000s
The 2000s was an era of transition in fashion photography. With the arrival of digital photography and social media, the industry underwent a paradigm shift, leading to the emergence of new aest...
The 1990s: The Golden Age of Fashion Photography & Supermodels
The 1990s in fashion photography marked an era of radical change in the fashion industry. The era of the supermodels had begun in the late 1980s and lasted until the early 2000s. Supermodels dom...
The 1980s in Fashion Photography: From Power Aesthetics to Postmodern Grit
UNTITLED (FOR CHICAGO) , 1986 PHOTOGRAPHER: CINDY SHERMAN Nan Goldin, another photographer documented the lives of her friends and lovers in a raw and hon...
Photography in the 1970s: New Movements & Artistics Experimentation
The 1970s was a defining decade in the history of photography. It was a period of cultural and social change in the world, and photography followed this trend by transforming itself into a conte...
The 1960s in Fashion Photography: A Revolutionary Decade
The 1960s marked a turning point in the history of fashion photography. It was a time of social and cultural change, which inspired photographers to explore new styles and push the boundaries of...
Patrick James Michel: Capturing the World’s Vibrant Diversity
Patrick James Michel is a highly accomplished French photographer who has made a name for himself by capturing the unique beauty of various cultures and communities around the world. His portfol...
How to design an interior around a key image
Designing a living space inspired by one central photograph is a great way to create a unique and personal home. A central art piece can be used as a focal point to guide the overall style, colo...
Photographer Chiron Duong: Capturing Vietnam's Soul
Chiron Duong is a talented Vietnamese photographer born in 1996, who has gained international recognition for ethereal, dreamlike fashion-inspired photography. His career as a photographer is ...