FMS403DBBeauty: FMS403DBBEAUTYSALMONM/ Photographer Research x Richard Avedon.

The talented Richard Avedon, first worked as a photographer for Merchant Marines taking identification photographs then moved onto becoming a fashion photographer. Avedon, began shooting for Harpers Bazaar, and then Vogue, as a fashion photographer Avedon demanded that his models conveyed movement and emotion in his images. Richard Avedon, pushed boundaries in fashion photography world and created imagery that was surreal, provocative and controversial that explored nudity, violence and death. After working for Vogue and Harpers Bazaar Avedon then moved onto to becoming the first staff photographer in the history of 'The New Yorker' then later passed away at the age of 81 years old in October 2004.

These four images below are some of Richard Avedons works that I found whilst searching for his early fashion photographs and portraits. I chose these 4 particular images to use as inspiration when creating my own digital production project.

I like these images because -

- They are bold and eye catching

- Are all equally unique and beautiful to look at

- The mix of simple lighting and a dark contrast makes these images look flawless

- The composition and angles of the models and objects in these images make the photograph stand out even more

How do these images influence me and how can I develop this-

For me these images all symbolise power. These images are all bold, beautiful and have character, this is why I feel so inspired by these photographs as they are perfect examples to look at whilst developing ideas for the perfect base project. Even though the project focuses on natural beauty, I love the idea of making my model look vulnerable in a powerful way where their vulnerability makes the person look even more beautiful and even confident. Because of my aims for this project, Richard Avedon has definitely been one of my favourite practitioners to research about as his portraiture work not only consists of him creating and taking beautiful images of his subjects, but telling a story also.