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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.

The Art of Irving Penn Sets New Auction Record at Phillips New York
Collector's GuideOct 20, 2025
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
Collector's GuideOct 20, 2025
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 ...

Rarity and Edition Size in Photography Collecting
Collector's GuideOct 16, 2025
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...

The Cultural and Historical Value of Photography
Collector's GuideOct 16, 2025
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?
Collector's GuideAug 25, 2025
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...

Collecting Photography: Subject Matter
Collector's GuideAug 15, 2025
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 ...

Collecting Photography: The Importance of the Artist’s Reputation
Collector's GuideAug 15, 2025
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...

The Ten Essential Criteria for Collecting Fine Art Photography
Collector's GuideAug 15, 2025
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...

Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion
Collector's GuideJun 11, 2025
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
Collector's GuideOct 31, 2024
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...

Modern Photography: A True Art Form
Collector's GuideJul 5, 2024
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...

C-print vs. Silver gelatin vs. Platinum Print: Understanding the differences
Collector's GuideApr 1, 2024
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
Collector's GuideJan 1, 2024
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 ...

10 Ways to integrate Fashion Photography into your Home Decor
Collector's GuideApr 14, 2023
10 Ways to integrate Fashion Photography into your Home Decor

Looking to elevate your space with timeless elegance, a touch of glamour or bold personality? Fashion photography can be a powerful interior design statement. From iconic black-and-white portrai...

How to Create a Gallery Wall
Collector's GuideApr 14, 2023
How to Create a Gallery Wall

A Gallery wall is an easy way to add character to any living space. However, hanging and curating a gallery wall can be daunting. So, we've created a step by step guide on how to assemble your v...

Fashion Photography at Auction: A Rising Force in the Art Market
Collector's GuideApr 13, 2023
Fashion Photography at Auction: A Rising Force in the Art Market

Fashion photography has peppered the lots of photography sales in recent decades, mirroring the growing interest museums and institutions have shown in fashion photography since the mid-20th centur...

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS
Collector's GuideOct 15, 2021
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS

IS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY ART?
Collector's GuideJan 13, 2021
IS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY ART?

Is fashion photography art?A very strong article published by Les Echos about the relationship between art and Fashion photography in the context of a Sarah Moon exhibition at the Musée d'Art moder...