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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.

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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 the Lens, Fall 2025
Market AdvisoryOct 28, 2025
The Art of the Lens, Fall 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
Artist SpotlightOct 28, 2025
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
Artist SpotlightOct 24, 2025
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
Artist SpotlightOct 23, 2025
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
Market AdvisoryOct 22, 2025
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
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...

1950–1959 The Golden Age of Fashion Photography
Les ÉtudesAug 17, 2025
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...

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...

A tribute to Nigerian fashion: Adebayo Jolaoso’s Backstage Portrait of Lagos
Artist SpotlightJun 27, 2025
A tribute to Nigerian fashion: Adebayo Jolaoso’s Backstage Portrait of Lagos

Sylvie Castioni: Reclaiming the Female Gaze Through Photography
Artist SpotlightJun 27, 2025
Sylvie Castioni: Reclaiming the Female Gaze Through Photography

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...

Photography’s Revival - Extracts of The New York Times & The Economist
Oct 31, 2024
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
Les ÉtudesOct 5, 2024
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
Artist SpotlightSep 1, 2024
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
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...

The Art of The Lens, Fall 2024
Market AdvisoryJun 27, 2024
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
Market AdvisoryJun 27, 2024
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
Artist SpotlightJun 27, 2024
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
Artist SpotlightJun 27, 2024
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
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 ...

Doutzen Kroes: Modern Muse
Les ÉtudesMay 25, 2023
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
Les ÉtudesMay 17, 2023
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
Les ÉtudesMay 17, 2023
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
Les ÉtudesMay 17, 2023
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
Les ÉtudesMay 17, 2023
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
Les ÉtudesMay 17, 2023
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
Artist SpotlightMay 2, 2023
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
Apr 14, 2023
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
Artist SpotlightApr 14, 2023
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 ...

Richard Avedon "Murals" at the Met
Apr 14, 2023
Richard Avedon "Murals" at the Met

“Richard Avedon: Murals” is currently on exhibition at the Met. Although the exhibition space is small, the images are powerful and visitors leave the space with a perspective on a tumultuous pe...

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...

Antoine Verglas: The Sensual Celebration of Natural Beauty
Artist SpotlightApr 14, 2023
Antoine Verglas: The Sensual Celebration of Natural Beauty

Antoine Verglas is an internationally renowned French photographer who has worked with some of the biggest icons in fashion. He is best known for his sensual and intimate style of photography, w...

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...

The Rhythm of Jacques Olivar
Artist SpotlightJan 1, 2022
The Rhythm of Jacques Olivar

What do a junkyard, a gas station, a diner, and a black and white portrait have in common? They are each envisioned as a treasure by Jacques Olivar. The photographer has defined his career by im...

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

THE EYE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: A reflection on The Influence of Dance on Fashion Photography
Les ÉtudesApr 14, 2021
THE EYE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: A reflection on The Influence of Dance on Fashion Photography

In the spirit of a common quest to provide education and news on photography, The Eye of Photography allows us to contribute to their magazine. We recently published a reflection on The Influence o...

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Les ÉtudesMar 5, 2021
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

Today, fashion photography is art’s rising star, drawing large crowds to exhibitions and enticing more collectors. Through our constant research, we have encountered many quotes about photography a...

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...

QUARANTINE JOURNAL BY FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER SYLVIE CASTIONI
Artist SpotlightJul 31, 2020
QUARANTINE JOURNAL BY FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER SYLVIE CASTIONI

In the spring of 2020, the coronavirus threat required every individual in Paris to stay in quarantine. We asked photographer Sylvie Castioni a few questions about her life during that time.