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Book Recommendations for Photographers – Fashion Photography Books
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LaChapelle: Heaven to Hell
LaChapelle’s photographs with celebrities like Maria Carey, Eminem and Whitney Houston
The American photographer David LaChapelle takes the viewer on a journey through his world of images. Loud, colorful, eye-catching – powerful images are LaChapelle’s motto. An interesting photo book with great stagings by the artist. LaChapelle has already worked for magazines such as Interview Magazine and photographed numerous celebrities, from Maria Carey over Eminem to Whitney Houston. The viewer can admire the works and their strong colors at leisure and set out in search of fascinating details.
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www.amazon.de/LaChapelle-Heaven-Hell-David-LaChapelle
Christian Schuller: Tales of Oskas
Kristian Schuller – a master of colorful contrasts and elaborate staging, one of the most well-known German fashion photographers of this era. Schuller’s photographs are inspired by the film and theater scene. He is famous for his magnificent stagings and colorful works, through which he expresses his passion for fashion and photography. He studied under the fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, and his international breakthrough came with F. C. Gundlach. He worked for major magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, or Vanity Fair and photographed already model icons like Heidi Klum. In “Tales for Oskar,” Schuller presents his most impressive works and convinces with his typical, sparkling imagination. A photo book that tells colorful stories. Schuller encourages and gives the viewer time for their own thoughts and interpretations. Playful, dreamy, creative!
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Tim Walker: Tim Walker Pictures
Tim Walker on his Art of Fashion Photography from the Glamour World
Tim Walker is a British fashion photographer at home in the glamour world. In his book, he showcases the breadth of his work and gives the viewer a good overview of his art. The viewer is immersed in the fabulous scenes of Walker’s world of glamour. Adventurous, creative, and glamorous – the works in Tim Walker Pictures include both sketches and Polaroid photographs – works that are otherwise not accessible to the public. Walker’s images have already been published in major magazines, such as Vogue. The photo book gives an insight into the creative process behind Walker’s work.
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Jérome Gautier: Chanel. One Name – One Style (Special Edition)
Jérome Gautier presents Chanel photographs by well-known fashion photographers, such as Karl Lagerfeld or Mario Testino
The huge photo book Chanel. One Name – One Style is a book of exceptional quality. In the typical Chanel look, the photographs by well-known photographers such as Mario Testino, Karl Lagerfeld or Cecil Beaton convince. Chanel stands for timeless, elegant style – Coco Chanel revolutionized the 20th century with her creations and inspirations. The photo book shows image material from the time of the influential fashion designer Coco Chanel, which is compared with images from photo shoots of today’s time. A visual comparison of the fashion scene of different generations with a lasting style – brilliantly realized.
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www.amazon.de/Chanel-Ein-Name-Stil-Sonderausgabe
Michel Comtes: Thirty Years and Five Minutes
Thirty Years and Five Minutes includes a collection of images of celebrities, such as George Clooney, photographed by star photographer Michel Contes
Thirty Years and Five Minutes ist ein Bild-Band als Hommage an den großen (Mode-)Fotograf Michel Comte. Er fotografierte in seiner Karriere viele Prominente, wie George Clooney oder Sophia Loren. Einer seiner bekanntesten Werke ist eine Schwarz-Weiß-Fotografie von Topmodel Carla Bruni. Außerdem arbeitete er für große Designer-Labels, wie Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabbana, Chloe, Chanel oder Versace. In diesem Bild-Band genießt der Betrachter Comtes große Werke in der Retro Perspektive.
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Vincent Peters: The Light between Us
Vincent Peters shows his extraordinary photographs of star figures such as Charlize Theron or Mariah Carey
Vincent Peters is a German fashion photographer who emigrated to New York at the age of 18 and has been working internationally ever since. Peters is one of the most in-demand fashion photographers in the world. In the photo book The Light between Us, the exceptional artist presents his extraordinary photographs and portraits of famous personalities, such as Charlize Theron, Mariah Carey, or David Beckham. He photographed for renowned magazines, such as Vogue or GQ, and worked for well-known designer labels, such as Louis Vuitton or Dior. Peters’ images of famous personalities become icons, they are immortalized in the memories of the viewers. His secret: Small gestures, instead of big poses. No big sets, the person is completely in the foreground. The images are mostly in black and white and radiate a special refinement. The image texts are written in German, English, and French.
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Philippe Daverio: Pirelli – The Calendar. 50 Years and More
Philippe Daverio looks back on a long era of the legendary Pirelli Calendar, with model icons such as Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford and Naomie Campbell
Eine Legende – der Pirelli Kalender erschien 1964 das erste Mal und wurde zunächst an ausgewählte VIP’s verschickt. Er zeigte stets glamouröse Bilder bekannter Models, wie Gisele Bündchen, Kate Moss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Cindy Crawford oder Naomi Campbell. Für ein Model ist eine Ablichtung für den Pirelli Kalender eine Ehre, als auch ein Ritterschlag zur Topmodel-Riege. Zum 50. Geburtstag des berühmten Pirelli-Kalenders, wurde nun ein Bildband aller Kalender-Bilder zusammengestellt. Dieser zählt zu den Bestsellern der Akt- bzw. Teilaktfotografie. Die Aufnahmen sind von bedeutenden Fotografen, wie Karl Lagerfeld, Nick Knight, Ppeter Beard, Sarah Moon oder Mario Testino. Der Bild-Band beinhaltet zusätzlich bisher zensierte Auufnahmen, sowie den unveröffentlichten Pirelli-Kalender 1963. Der Leser erhält eine Einleitung von Philippe Daverio und Interviews bekannter Art Directors Derek Forsyth und Martyn Walsh. Eine Legende der Mode-Fotografie, ein Muss für alle Mode-Fotografie-Begeisterte.
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Nadine Barth: Traumfrauen: Starfotografen zeigen ihre Vision von Schönheit
Top Fashion Photographers Talk About Their Work and Their Vision of Beauty
In this book, the top fashion photographers from around the world present their photographs of the most beautiful women in the world. Following the motto “The Best & the Most Beautiful.” But this book is about more than just the depiction of socially defined beauty. The star photographers explore their own image and visions of beauty. They explain the discovery and power of a muse and personal inspirations. A book that unites the elite of star photographers, interesting, fascinating, and recommended for fashion, photography, and art enthusiasts.
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Nathalie Herschdorfer: Timeless Beauty: 100 Years of Fashion Photography from Man Ray to Mario Testino
The Condé Nast Fashion Magazine publisher reveals exclusive archive top fashion photographs from the last few years
The Condé Nast publisher is one of the most renowned and largest magazine publishers in the world. With this book, the publisher provides exclusive insights into the archive of fashion photography from the last few years. Among others, the Who is Who of star photographers is represented, and numerous prominent personalities have already been photographed for magazines such as Vogue or Glamour. Among them are the photography legends Cecil Beaton, Helmut Newton, Edward Steichen, Ellen von Unwerth, or Mario Testino. A special book, a must-have for every (fashion) photography enthusiast.
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www.amazon.de/Zeitlos-sch%C3%B6n-Jahre-Modefotografie-Testino
Oliver Rath: Berlin Boheme
Oliver Rath gives a glimpse into his world of fashion photography with images of Karl Lagerfeld or Eva Padberg
Oliver Rath is a well-known and popular photographer from Berlin. With his book “Berlin Bohème,” he combines his strengths: dynamics, eroticism, and provocation. His settings remind the viewer of film sets, sometimes from bygone eras. Rath’s photographic artworks range from spontaneous snapshots to well-constructed scenes. His talent and imagination: boundless and impressive. He draws the viewer into his spell and into his own world. Oliver Rath taught himself photography, today he is known for his enormous talent. His focus areas include portraits (for example, already of fashion god Karl Lagerfeld or top model Eva Padberg) and photo essays (for example, already for GQ, the New York Times, or Rolling Stone Magazine).
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Ingried Sischy/ Patrick Demarchelier: Dior Couture (English)
Ingried Sischy presents a collection of Dior photographs by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier
Dior – more than one of the world’s most famous fashion brands, almost a lifestyle philosophy. A reflection of the fashion-loving Parisians. Dior Couture is a collection of dreamlike Dior gowns from an entire era of fashion. The honor goes to fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, because he photographed them all! He celebrated great success in the premium magazines Elle, Glamour & Co. The designer Christian Dior and his namesake label achieved breakthrough after the war, with a collection for women. The French luxury brand is today known for exquisite and dreamlike gowns. Dior Couture is an absolute must for every fashion fan. The author Ingried Sischey takes her readers into a fairy-tale world of tulle, lace and silk with the fashion photographs of Patrick Demarchelier. For dreaming and falling in love – a true fashion delight!
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