David
Bailey is a well known photographer and a huge inspiration to me. I have chosen
two of his images, that are a personal favourite, and most importantly they
inspired my own fashion photography shoot, these photos caught my attention
because of the simplicity of the person/celebrity being the main focus point,
in a fashion magazine the garment is vital to be captured an even though in
both images he has chosen to take a close up shot, the garment remains as
relevant as the person in the image.
The fact that the image is in black and
white highlights the texture of the fur and automatically ages the photo giving
a vintage classic feel. Black and white photograph’s can often be disregarded
as so much digital technology enhances colour. But I love the old classic mood
created by Black and white photography, the detail which is captured, different
shades of grey, shadows, density, your eye is focused more on the image and not
distracted by colour.
One thing I love most about David Bailey’s work is that
it not outdated, his photography is as relevant today as the day he took it,
its like he’s frozen time within his work.
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