Horst P Horst, 1906 - 1999
A German American photographer best known for his photos of women and fashion. He photographed the likes of Bette Davis and other celebrities. In 1937 he met Coco Chanel and then photographed her fashion for 30 years after. His images appeared in Vogue and other fashion magazines.
He created one of the most iconic images of the 20th century for Vogue, "The Mainbocher Corset".
In Madonna's music video for 'Vogue', she re-creates some of Horst's iconic images, including this one.
Horst's use of studio lighting gave strong lines, shapes and contrast and most of his work is typically black and white which I think makes them more powerful. He was influenced by Edward Steichen who's work also uses very strong lighting and is influenced by art deco and surrealism.
Here is some more of Horst's work...
I would describe his work as classy, elegant and artistic. I like the shapes that he creates with the models and contrast between the blacks and whites in the image.
This style of fashion photography is quite the opposite to the style I want to go for as its very classic. I intend on doing something quite natural and a little bit grungey.
Here is some more of Horst's work...
I would describe his work as classy, elegant and artistic. I like the shapes that he creates with the models and contrast between the blacks and whites in the image.
This style of fashion photography is quite the opposite to the style I want to go for as its very classic. I intend on doing something quite natural and a little bit grungey.
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