Richard Avedon is a famous photographer who had many styles from fashion, to portraits, to capturing still movement in his photos. I found him by stumbling across a photo of Marilyn Monroe who I enjoy her beauty.
Below is some of his work I found that I was drawn too. It has so many levels at the same time being so basic in black and white. I’m drawn to his creativity in telling a story with a basic photo. He quoted, “A great photographer doesn’t need bells and whistles.”
I love Elephants so this photo stood out. It also shows how he was known as a photographer. he shot this photo for her Dior dress in Paris in 1955.
This was a beekeeper. I read a story about his dad’s farm and bee’s always being in his home.
Shoe by Perugia, Paris for Harper’s Bazar.
Robert Dixon, Meat Packer. I love this simple photo that captures the tan or dirt on his skin while also bringing out the sharpness and beauty in his eye.
In the Beginning 