Legacy

Anyone interested in photography probably recognizes a Helmet Newton photo. The statuesque, amazonian women, the graphic classic styling, and the biting wit often missing from most fashion images. The book ‘Legacy’ is an attempt to collect some of the best images from a career that spanned decades and prove that style will always triumph over …

Femininties

French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin had one of the most unique visions in fashion photography, taking pictures that told a story as much as they sold some clothes. A protege of Man Ray his images reflect a true artistic vision and also a cruel streak reflected in his treatment of some of his models. In …

Life in Black and White

Not only was the late Peter Lindbergh one of the greatest black and white fashion photographers in history, he also managed to be free from the scandal that has recently plagued Mario Testino and Bruce Weber. it seems you can take pictures of the beautiful without molesting them.

Tom Palumbo

A favorite photographer of mine is Tom Palumbo who mainly worked in the 50’s and 60’s. As his name suggests he was born in Molfetta, Italy and came to America as a child. By the late 40’s he was working as a fashion photographer and became staff photographer for Vogue between in 1959 and 1962 …