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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Portraiture' (6)

Simply Glamorous Celebrity Portraiture



Uli Weber has said that he aims "to take beautiful pictures, which are also relevant." As one of the most accomplished photographers of our generation, with over 25 years of experience, Weber has done just that. His celebrity portraiture isn't just crisp, clean, modern and fresh, it's distinctly his own.



We love how Hasselbad describes Weber's work, "Behind his pictures is his desire to… Continue

Added by alice on May 8, 2011 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Cinematic Celebrity Portraiture

Scarlett Johansson



London-born Jason Bell takes photographs as if he was a movie director. Each of his celebrity subjects have a look of purpose and intent. It's almost as if we're looking at a frame right before a dramtic scene in a film.



Bell studied politics, philosophy and economics at Oxford University before returning to London to work for the Sunday Times. He lives… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 26, 2011 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

Sexiest Celebrity Portraiture - James White



Flip through the latest issue of Esquire, Glamour, Entertainment Weekend, Vanity Fair or GQ and you might just stumble upon the gorgeous work of James White. As a famous celebrity photographer, he's the one who makes all of our A-list actors and actresses seem incredibly sexy. Of course, I'm sure it helps that the famous faces he photographs go by the names -…

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Added by alice on March 17, 2010 at 1:00pm — 13 Comments

Sleek Celebrity Portraiture - Raymond Meier (12 total)

Natalie Portman



Swiss-American photographer, Raymond Meier, has shot everything from architecture and still life to fashion throughout his illustrious career. As a contributing photographer to Vogue and The New York Times, his fashion photography stands out and has even gained him the respect of Anna Wintour, the tough as nails Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue.



Wintour…

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Added by alice on December 27, 2009 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Dark Celebrity Portraiture - Patrick Hoelck (14 photos)

It's almost as if Patrick Hoelck wants his celebrity subjects to look like villains in a movie. According to Hoelck, his dark photography "does not hide, pervert, destroy, or malign. Instead, it emboldens, signifies, nurtures, resurrects an individual for who they are."



Hoelck began as a youngster in New York City working in the music video world during what… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 7, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Stunning Celebrity Portraiture by Jill Greenberg



Jill Greenberg takes some of the most amazing celebrity portraits out there. Nicknamed "The Manipulator", Greenberg specializes in retouching photos. What I admire most about her work is her magnificent use of light and clarity. She really gets the most out of her shots,…

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Added by Eugene on November 7, 2009 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

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