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.
Our Notes
Greg Kadel’s photography occupies a distinctive position within contemporary fashion imagery, defined by a bold, meticulously constructed exploration of the feminine persona that sits at the crossroads of fashion, fine art, and performance. His pictures rarely function as straightforward portraits; instead, they stage women as protagonists—heroines, muses, and provocateurs—through heightened pose, gesture, and styling, creating a sense of character and narrative within each frame. Visually, his work fuses classical glamour and sculptural lighting with a sharp, modern edge, producing images that feel both timeless and intensely current, often charged with sensuality, decadence, and a subtly subversive attitude. For collectors and clients, the enduring value of Kadel’s work lies in this tension: polished, high-impact pictures that deliver immediate visual drama while sustaining deeper readings around identity, performance, and the shifting aesthetics of femininity in fashion culture.
