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Contemporary

A curated selection of today’s most inspiring fashion photographers, celebrated for their diverse backgrounds, creative vision and powerful storytelling.

Contemporary

This curated collection celebrates the talent, creativity, and unique vision of today's most inspiring fashion photographers. With diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and artistic styles, these photographers share powerful stories through their lenses.

Crushed Budweiser beer can photographed by Arthur Belebeau

ARTHUR BELEBEAU

Arthur Belebeau was born and raised in Paris. He was given his first polaroid camera at the age of 6, and still to this day couldn’t be without one. Arthur first started assisting Mario Testino, Robert Erdman, and Jean-Baptiste Mondino, before moving to New York City in 1995. His images are regularly published in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, GQ, Treats, Black Magazine, Self, Shape, Woman’s Health, among others. Arthur currently lives in Manhattan.

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Person floating in a swimming pool, photographed by Arthur Belebeau for Flair Magazine Italy, 2011
Model with a purse and colorful shoes and accessories in a trunk, photographed by Arthur Belebeau
Ana Water, photograph by Arthur Belebeau
Crushed Budweiser beer can photographed by Arthur Belebeau
Arthur Belebeau portrait with a woman
Person running on a beach, photographed by Paul Bellaart for Playboy Netherlands, 2010

Paul Bellaart

Paul Bellaart is an Amsterdam based photographer who studied at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague. His work stretches across subject matters such as fashion, portraiture and life style. Mr. Bellaart has cited real people, inspiring places and coincidental circumstances as his inspirations in image making. His work has been featured in publications such as Elle, MarIe Claire, Vogue and Vanity Fair. Mr. Bellaart’s clients include Burberry, Hermes, Levi’s and Universal Music.

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Woman's bare legs and feet against a dark blue wall, photographed by Paul Bellaart
Black and white portrait of a lamb, photographed by Paul Bellaart, 2013
Doutzen Kroes walking barefoot in a long black dress with a horse, photographed by Paul Bellaart for Holland Herald Magazine, 2015
Person running on a beach, photographed by Paul Bellaart for Playboy Netherlands, 2010
Paul Bellaart portrait
Studio nude photograph by Brian Bowen Smith

Brian Bowen Smith

Born and raised in New York, Brian became a professional photographer by a less than traditional route, the former pro athlete and model caught the eye of legendary photographer Herb Ritts, who became his friend and mentor. Since then, his work has featured in numerous publications such as Vanity Fair, Esquire, GQ, Instyle and Elle. Brian’s photographic style can be described as a careful fusion of a keen technical eye with a serendipitous spirit.

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Car speeding away in a blur, photographed by Brian Bowen Smith
Reese Witherspoon leaning against a vintage Ford truck, photographed by Brian Bowen Smith
Cowboy viewed through the window of a 1968 Ford truck, photographed by Brian Bowen Smith
Photograph viewed from inside a car, by Brian Bowen Smith
Brian Bowen Smith portrait
Carousel by a deserted seashore in Brighton, photographed by André Carrara, 1996

André Carrara

André Carrara builds up his subjects like a movie lover and his work is rich in cinematic references . In the manner of Rosselini, Bergman or Bunuel, who magnified their muses in Stromboli, Personna, Belle de Jour..., Andre pays tribute to these masterpieces with wonderful pictures directly inspired from the scenes of these movies. André Carrara creates beautiful women portraits, making up a story he unfolds in each of his reportages, looking for a scenery, setting an atmosphere, choosing his heroine, imagining his mises-en-scene.’

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Carousel by a deserted seashore in Brighton, photographed by André Carrara, 1996
Woman emerging from the sea on Stromboli, photographed by André Carrara for Marie Claire, 1995
Stairway in a neglected garden in Naples, photographed by André Carrara, 1999
Sandrine riding a horse by the seashore in Camargue, photographed by André Carrara for Grazia, 1997
André Carrara portrait
Black swan dancer, photographed by Sylvie Castioni in Paris, 2016

Sylvie Castioni

Of Italian origin, Sylvie Castioni was born in Lyon, France. After her master degree in Arts, she moved to Paris where she was soon spotted by Monique Koutznetzoff, director of H&K Agency. Her photographs have been published in Vogue Japan, Numéro Tokyo , Dsection , Crash , Elle , Harper’s Bazaar , Vanity Fair.

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Woman in the water at Annecy Lake, photographed by Sylvie Castioni, 2012
Black swan dancer, photographed by Sylvie Castioni in Paris, 2016
Léa Seydoux at Théâtre Dejazet in Paris, photographed by Sylvie Castioni for Blue Is the Warmest Color, 2013
Léa Seydoux in a studio in Paris, photographed by Sylvie Castioni for Robin Hood, 2010
Sylvie Castioni portrait
Overcast shoreline with a lifeguard stand, overturned boat, and trash bin, photographed by Robert Farber, 1984

Robert Farber

Robert Farber's global recognition has been established through his books, fine art exhibitions, lectures, interviews and award-winning advertising campaigns. All in the genres of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence of composition in every genre, including nudes, still life, landscapes and architecture.

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Gia Carangi barefoot in a long white dress leaning against a church pew, photographed by Robert Farber for Bloomingdale’s, 1979
Back, 1982, photographed by Robert Farber
Robert Farber portrait
Bianca Jagger on a white horse at her 30th birthday party at Studio 54, 1977, photographed by Rose Hartman

Rose Hartman

A native New Yorker, Hartman was one of the few female Photographers who captured the celebrants of Studio 54, the most famous club in the world. She was one of the very early photographers taking her camera where nobody else wanted to: backstage at fashion shows where the real excitement was.

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Bianca Jagger on a white horse at her 30th birthday party at Studio 54, 1977, photographed by Rose Hartman
Andy Warhol and Lou Reed at Studio 54, 1977, photographed by Rose Hartman
Kate Moss and Johnny Depp kissing at an event, 1995, photographed by Rose Hartman
Andy Warhol at Studio 54, 1977, photographed by Rose Hartman
Rose Hartman portrait
Sensual portrait, photographed by Emmanuelle Hauguel, published in Technikart Mademoiselle, France, 2008

Emmanuelle Hauguel

French photographer and director Emmanuelle ‘Emma’ Hauguel graduated from the Penninghen School in Paris, before studying at the Parson’s School of Design in New York. Immediately after graduating, Parisian fashion house Kookai commissioned her to shoot their campaigns. Editorial opportunities with Conde Nast, French Elle and Marie Claire soon followed. Hauguel made her directorial debut in 2000. With a natural transition, she seamlessly maintains her sensual and feminine sensibility between still and moving picture.

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Two vases of pastel flowers, photographed by Emmanuelle Hauguel
Woman moving in sunlight behind a sheer scarf, photographed by Emmanuelle Hauguel, published in French ELLE, 2007
Sensual portrait, photographed by Emmanuelle Hauguel, published in Technikart Mademoiselle, France, 2008
Woman's body in contrasting light and shadow, photographed by Emmanuelle Hauguel, published in Marie Claire, France, 2011
Emmanuelle Hauguel portrait
Person enjoying the water with a foot raised in the air, photographed by Dean Isidro

Dean Isidro

Dean Isidro, born and raised in California, draws inspiration from his upbringing near Santa Cruz, where his mother owned a hair salon. His journey in photography began with a Polaroid snapshot of his mother under the California sun, instilling a lasting passion for capturing moments. Embracing traditional film techniques, Isidro's artistic approach pushes him to create each shot with deep resonance and excitement. His work, featured in publications like Cosmopolitan and Vogue Australia, spans a diverse range of brands including Guess and Oscar De La Renta, reflecting his versatility and creative vision.

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Two surfers relaxing on their boards at sunset, photographed by Dean Isidro
Flock of birds flying against a cloudy sky, photographed by Dean Isidro
Surfer floating in crystal-clear ocean water, photographed by Dean Isidro in Miami
Model stretching in calm ocean waves, photographed by Dean Isidro
Dean Isidro portrait
Woman lying on warm sand in summer, photographed by Greg Kadel, published in Vogue Germany, 2013

Greg Kadel

Greg Kadel is a US born photographer and filmmaker whose work is often described as a modernist take on classical imagery. For over a decade his memorable photographs have been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, British GQ, i-D, The Face , Numéro, Visionaire and more. Greg Kadel is respected for his unique ability to capture the true essence of his subjects. He currently spends his time working between New York, Paris and Los Angeles.

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Woman in dramatic light and shadow, photographed by Greg Kadel, published in Numero Japan, 2007
Woman lying on warm sand in summer, photographed by Greg Kadel, published in Vogue Germany, 2013
Woman walking a dog on a winter beach, photographed by Greg Kadel, published in Vogue Italia, 2007
Woman in a futuristic fashion setting, photographed by Greg Kadel, published in Numero France, 2014
Greg Kadel portrait
Women holding black globe-shaped balls above their heads, photographed by Greg Lotus

Greg Lotus

Photographer Greg Lotus' work can be found regularly in the pages of Italian Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, L'Uomo Vogue, and W magazine.

Aside from his editorial work for major American and European publications, Lotus has shot advertising campaigns for Escada, L'Oreal, Swarovski, Cartier, Levi's, Neiman Marcus and Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Woman in a dress with an oversized rose, photographed by Greg Lotus for Vogue Italy, 2009
Woman posing beside a giraffe in a colorful fashion ensemble, photographed by Greg Lotus
Women in swimming caps in a dramatic, cinematic setting, photographed by Greg Lotus for Vogue Italia
Woman's body illuminated by geometric shadows against a black background, photographed by Greg Lotus
Greg Lotus portrait
Landscape in the American West, photographed by Patrick James Michel

Patrick James Michel

Patrick James Michel is a french multi-faceted photographer and voyager. His work in fashion has led him to collaborate with magazines such as Vogue Hommes, GQ, Mannër Vogue,Wad, Tank, Milk ,Junior, Jalouse, Elle, Marie-Claire, Rolling Stone, Trace, Condé Nast Traveller, Brutus (Japan), Izvestia (Russia), British Journal of photography.

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Model with a horse in Fontainebleau, photographed by Patrick James Michel for Barbara Bui, 2003
Patrick James Michel portrait
Fanny in a motel room in Los Angeles, photographed by Jacques Olivar, 2003

Jacques Olivar

Jacques Olivar’s photographic works can be found frequently in the pages of the most prestigious international fashion magazines such as: British Vogue, Italian Uomo Vogue, Spanish Vogue, French Glamour, German Vogue, Vogue Homme International, French Marie-Claire, Italian Marie-Claire, Marie-Claire Bis and Marie-Claire USA.

Alongside his editorial work, Olivar has created campaigns for: Burberry, Céline, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Hermès and more.

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Elyse smoking and talking on a phone in Los Angeles, photographed by Jacques Olivar, 2005
Chevrolet at a 1950s-style petrol station in Nevada, photographed by Jacques Olivar, 2005
Fanny in a motel room in Los Angeles, photographed by Jacques Olivar, 2003
Georgina Grenville walking on a beach in the South of France, photographed by Jacques Olivar for Vogue Spain, 1999
Jacques Olivar portrait
Men training together in a boot camp, photographed by Richard Phibbs for L'Equipe Sport & Style, 2009

Richard Phibbs

Richard Phibbs brings an artist’s eye to every photograph he takes – in advertising and editorial, fine art and his personal work. His images have appeared in major publications worldwide, including Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar UK, Town & Country UK, Vogue China, Paper Magazine and many more. His fine art photography is in the private collections of Bill Clinton, Ralph Lauren, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Eisner among others.

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Rowers on the water in Philadelphia, photographed by Richard Phibbs, 2004
Sailboat in Grenada, West Indies, photographed by Richard Phibbs, 2004
Woman in a flowing white dress walking alongside a horse, photographed by Richard Phibbs for Town & Country UK, 2016
Gonzalo Garcia, New York City Ballet dancer, photographed by Richard Phibbs, 2013
Richard Phibbs portrait
Woman relaxing in a swimming pool, photographed by Bruno Poinsard for Gala, 2015

Bruno Poinsard

Entering the universe of Bruno Poinsard means entering a world of resonance. His photographs honor the women who pose for him. Looking closely at Bruno Poinsard’s work the viewer understands how this photographer of beauty manages to stage promised dreams so brilliantly.

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Close-up of a woman's bare feet, photographed by Bruno Poinsard for Gala, 2017
Diver underwater, photographed by Bruno Poinsard for Gala, 2016
Woman relaxing in a swimming pool, photographed by Bruno Poinsard for Gala, 2015
Athletic woman hanging in the air, photographed by Bruno Poinsard for Gala, 2017
Bruno Poinsard portrait
Two models in 1920s-inspired swimsuits with a horse, photographed by Patric Shaw

Patric Shaw

Patric Shaw is an English photographer who was born on a British Army base in Germany. Patric always had a strong inclination towards the visual arts. He studied Design, Fine Art and Painting at Curtin University in Western Australia. In 1986, Patrick started to work as a Fashion illustrator for Vogue Australia, which led him to become a photographer for the magazine. He eventually moved to Paris in 1992, where he began a career in Fashion photography, working with French, Japanese, English, German, Korean, Italian and American advertising and editorial clients.

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Close-up of hands expressing grace and movement, photographed by Patric Shaw
Two models in 1920s-inspired swimsuits with a horse, photographed by Patric Shaw
Ocean blending into a dreamlike sky, photographed by Patric Shaw, 1997
Patric Shaw portrait
Fashion portrait with a playful and mischievous concept, photographed by Cleo Sullivan, 2015

Cleo Sullivan

Cleo's work was first shown publicly at a group exposition at the Louvre in 1996. Her photographs have since been shown at the Kodak-sponsored exhibition in Arles, and at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, as part of Minds of the Mode at the International Fashion Festival in Japan and as well as in several group shows in New York. Ms. Sullivan currently resides in New York.

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Woman wearing an oversized red hat, photographed by Cleo Sullivan, 2016
Glossy red fashion image, photographed by Cleo Sullivan, 2016
Fashion portrait with a playful and mischievous concept, photographed by Cleo Sullivan, 2015
Cleo Sullivan portrait
Cindy Crawford portrait photographed by Antoine Verglas in New York, 1989

Antoine Verglas

Photographer Antoine Verglas, born in Paris, initially embarked on a career in front of the camera, hosting a popular French television show after graduating from E.S.C. Business School.
Transitioning to fashion photography in 1990, he relocated to New York, where his documentary-style series for French Elle, featuring top models like Stephanie Seymore and Cindy Crawford in personal portraits, marked his breakthrough. This intimate approach has defined Verglas's signature style, leading to prolific work with leading fashion magazines such as Elle, Esquire, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and Vogue.

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Tatjana Patitz portrait photographed by Antoine Verglas in Los Angeles, 1989
Stephanie Seymour in a bath, photographed by Antoine Verglas in New York, 1989
Claudia Schiffer portrait photographed by Antoine Verglas in New York, 1989
Cindy Crawford portrait photographed by Antoine Verglas in New York, 1989
Antoine Verglas portrait
Twiggy and David Bowie in Paris, photographed by Justin De Villeneuve, 1973

Justin De Villeneuve

British photographer Justin De Villeneuve is well -known for his experimental depictions of iconic faces such as Twiggy, Pattie Boyd, Marsha Hunt, and David Bowie. The manager of supermodel Twiggy between 1966 and 1973, the photographer captured the essence of the swinging 60’s in London.

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Twiggy in a timeless gown, photographed by Justin De Villeneuve for Vogue, 1970
Twiggy in a glamorous long silk dress, photographed by Justin De Villeneuve for The Boy Friend, 1970
Twiggy and David Bowie in Paris, photographed by Justin De Villeneuve, 1973
Justin De Villeneuve portrait
Boogey boarder spinning through the air above the sea in Hawaii, photographed by Ben Watts

Ben Watts

Born and raised in London, Ben Watts began his career in Australia before moving to New York, attracted by the emerging hip hop and youth cultures. His bright, colorful “happy pictures” have been featured in Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue among many others.

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Man posing on a boat, photographed by Ben Watts
Teal vintage International pickup truck filled with surfboards, photographed by Ben Watts
Karlie Kloss holding a pastel blue camera in Tulum, photographed by Ben Watts
Ben Watts portrait
Fashion portrait from Miami, photographed by Kenneth Willardt for Vanity Fair Italy, 2014

Kenneth Willardt

Born in Denmark, Kenneth Willardt honed his talents in his home country before relocating to New York and shortly thereafter making it his home. Over his career Kenneth has captured an impressive array of images that epitomize our contemporary concept of Beauty. Although his work varies in tone and subject material his finely structured compositions all possess a timeless elegance that draws us in. He is most widely known for his compelling beauty imagery.

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Doutzen Kroes, photographed by Kenneth Willardt in Cannes, 2011
Glamorous fashion portrait in Los Angeles, photographed by Kenneth Willardt for Vanity Fair Italy, 2015/2016
Doutzen Kroes looking at a rearview mirror, photographed by Kenneth Willardt in Cannes, 2011
Close-up of glossy red lips with dramatic lighting, photographed by Kenneth Willardt
Portrait of photographer Kenneth Willardt