Photographers


 * Herb Ritts**

Most of the photos that Herb Ritts takes are in black in white but with a simplistic feeling. I like the way he shoots because it has different types of shoots throughout his work. Some of the images are taken of famous singers or actors exhibiting either their true personalities (Michael Jackson above). In addition to shooting actors, he also takes a lot of pictures of people and their natural body; no clothes or anything affecting them. I like the way he takes his images with class as well as the contrast you see within the pictures.

The way that Richard Avedon shoots gives of a more authentic or vintage feeling of black in white. Although his intent seems similar to Herb Ritts's, you can tell that these two photographers shoot differently. Avedon's images seem to have a tad less contrast but still sontains shadows and had a softer feeling.
 * Richard Avedon **


 * Helmut Newton **

The overall feeling that i got from Hamlut's images is harsh in terms of what they're wearing as well as their hair and make up. I liked the fact that the women look really dark but are in a normal background that we see everyday. This really makes the models and the clothing stand out in the picture.

All of these images have an intense feeling. Their hair and make up is all dramatic and matches the clothes they're wearing too. I really like the picture on the bottom left of his images because the background is so simple and the model really stands out. I also like the top right picture because although the modle kind of blends in the the background it make you be more aware of the image and try to concentrate more on the whole thing. However, overall its hard to pinpoint exactly what his style is if you were to look at a piece on its own i would be difficult so say "oh yeah this is definitely Miesel.
 * Steven Meisel **

these images are probably my favorite because they give off a dramatic feel while still being able to be playful at the same time. The way she shoots is very disting because most of the photos are vintage as well as similar make-up style as well. A lot of her pictures are done in black and white but even the emma watson picture has a similar technique with lighter tones.
 * Ellen Von Unwerth **

most of weston's pictures are taken close up and in a studio setting to convey a kind of abstract vision. although they are mainly taken of inanimate objects he also takes pictures of people in contortioned positions as well. my favorite from these pictures is the one of the mushroom on the top left because before i saw the caption i wasn't sure what it was. the main thing i like about his pictures is how he makes you thing about the images and try to figure out what they really are.
 * Edward Weston **

All of LaChapelle's photos are very recognizable in that he aways has bright colorful images. They also usually contain either famous people or reenactments of famous seans. For example the last one is a modern version of the last supper. I personally don't really like his style but i can recognize that he is a good photographer.
 * David LaChapelle **

From looking at Strand's work he seems to be more of a documentary photography than anything else. Most of his work has a collection of other pieces that tell a story. For example the last three images are from the same piece of work trying to explain the life of a worker in the city.
 * Paul Strand **

Sarah Moon's photos are vintage looking and have a distressed feeling. I think because they're not all completely in focus and look a little shaken up they look that way. I like how she shoots in color as well as black and white and how she edits them also.
 * Sarah moon **

All of her pictures are taken of her children in their natural habitat just being kids and how they act because of the impacts of society.In the last picture her daughter is holding a candy cigarette without even thinking about the real thing because she's young and almost nieve. I really like how sally mann takes these pictures and the message she's trying to get across.
 * Sally Mann **

All of Alfred's images are rather grainy and feel old school. I think his goal when taking the pictures was to capture the natural state of the person. He mostly took pictures of people in the city and their lives. It also has a more grainy image as well.
 * Alfred Steiglitz **

The overall look of her wrok has soft natual tones and almost looks like a painting. I get a very calming feeling when looking at these images and i think her goal was to capture the natural beauty of woman. For example even when she's in a burlap bag or pregnant she's still beautiful.
 * Joyce Tennesson **

For the most part she takes pictures of famour musicians. The way she shoots captures their personalities and i also like the way they're in black in white but also look vintage aswell.
 * Linda McCarthy **

I really like these images, although they break my heart they really open my eyes to what life's like outside of what i know. I feel that his purpous in taking these pictures was to show people how others live in troubled or undeveloped countries. In addition to his message i like the way he edits them. for example the way that the girl's eyes in the upper right really pop out and also how they match her shirt underneath the headdress. Overall he sends a very powerful message by the shots he has taken.
 * Steve McCurry **

The images taken by this photographer are all full of emotion; although different they give off a feeeling of intense moments. for example the pictue of thwe army guys in war. All of them are taken in black and white which i think brings a more intimate quality into the image.
 * Rene Burri **

I personlly am not a fan of her work but i think her goal is to capture the ridiculousness of people and their clothes and make up.
 * Cindy Sherman **