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Ciao, Dream Sequins readers! I'm Monica Shulman, aka Chessa, the photographer and art lover behind Ciao, Chessa! I am thrilled to be a guest blogger on this fabulous and fashionable space.
Photography is my passion and it's my career and the only thing that comes second to that, after my husband and family of course, is fashion. Combine the two and I'm a very happy and inspired woman. I love all aspects of fashion - the garments, the feel of the fabric between my fingers, the way the models wear it, the way photographers capture it and bring the clothing to life, the stories that photographers tell using the clothing and how they engage the models, the makeup, the hair and...everything. All of these things come together to make art.
I have a very long list of photographers who have motivated me and inspired me. Narrowing it down is certainly no small feat but here, in no particular order, is my list of my current top five favorite fashion photographers...
Steven Meisel - One of the most powerful photographers in the fashion industry, he has photographed every single cover of Vogue Italia since 1988. This man is a genius.
Photos via here and here.
Peter Lindbergh - There is a reason why he has been called the "Poet of Glamour"...When I was a high school girl in the 90s he was my idol and I had his images posted all over my bedroom wall. I carefully tore them from my magazines and studied them, fascinated. Gorgeous. Timeless. Iconic.
Photos via here and here.
Irving Penn - This master and photography legend passed away earlier this month at 92 years of age. I love his work in particular because much of it was lit with light from a window. As a portrait photographer who does not work in a studio and who works mostly using natural light, I have learned so much from studying his work. I love the sense of drama that he portrayed through his images.
Images via here here and here.
Richard Avedon - Mr. Avedon started as a fashion photographer and then expanded his work into fine art. He did not conform to the then-standard of fashion photography and I really admire his style and his many personal projects, including his "American West" collection.
Photos via here, here and here.
Helmut Newton - He knew women. He was noted, in particular, for his nudes. He was an artist.
Photos via here, here and here.
One of my favorite places to read about photography in general and fashion photography in particular is Fashion Photography Blog. Head over there to get a behind-the-scenes look on the industry and to see some incredibly evocative work.
14 Comments:
LOVE these. Those 90s supermodels were the best, no? Also really love the 2nd photograph.
Great post. Love all the photos. These photographers are all amazing.
No wonder I'm such a fan of your work. I have loved Avedon since I was a little girl. His portraits of Marilyn Monroe can make me cry. He just evokes so much emotion in his work. Not that my photography hobby has progressed to the point of working with studio lights, but I just like the feel and the spontaneous quality that natural light gives.
I really am such a fan of your work. Thanks for this fun post!
I loved this:)
Sorry to hear you're under the weather. Hope you feel better! I absolutely loved this guest post. It was amazing. These masters can do so much in black and white. Very inspiring.
Feel better soon!
I loved your original post - I think that's when I started reading your blog. :)
Oh and I would definitely let you and midtown girl when I'm back in lovely NYC. Magnolia? Bubble Lounge? Pala pizza? Mmmm.
oh I remember so many of these ...oh the 90's. Newton is one of my faves ...or everyone's.
god!!! these photos are all so gorgeous and so amazing! a wonder to behold! FOR REALS! sheesh!
and i hope you are feeling all better soon. hang in there!
Stunning post, darling Chessa!
Especially loving the iconic Peter Lindbergh images!
xoxox,
CC
GORGEOUS doesn't seem fit enough to describe these priceless, classic photos. what great inspiration for you growing up. and now look at you, you're an amazing photographer.
Oh no...I hope you feel better soon, Moni:) I love so many of these images, especially the one by Peter Lindbergh of the old-school supermodels. There are so many gorgeous girls on the runways but there will never be another group like this. Look how YOUNG Cindy looks!
Nice collection as per usual. Throwing in Helmut at the end was the perfect touch.
Great pictures!
Great blog too : )
Maris
Iconic photographs...hope you are feeling much better~ take care darling!
xo*
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