Top 10 fashion photographers of the world

Fashion woudnt have been so enticing had it not been for fashion photographers. Who takes
the rules for accessories and clothing on the stunning models to the maximum level of
splendor? It is the skill of the fashion photographers. Todays fashion photography has a set of
rules which go even beyond just the model. Full of glitz and glamor these fashion photographers
seduce the world by their brilliant images. Who are they? Lets look into the Top 10 fashion
photographers of the world who deserve to be listed here due to their reputable success and their
stronghold among the experts in fashion photography.

10. Steven Meisel, New York:

Famous for promoting the career of several supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Linda
Evangelista and Coco Rocha, Steven first gained fame with his work for Vogue magazine, both
Italian and US editions. His successful work with Madonna brought him recognition and more
popularity. Today no doubt, he is one of the leading names in the arena of fashion photography.
He works regularly for Vogue, both US and Italian edition and also with Conde Nast publication.

9. Richard Warren, New York:

Warren began his career in photography at the age of 21 when he started assisting numerous
photographers like Bill King, Denis Piel, Robert Mapplethorpeand Bill King. However, he got
his first big break during his stay in Milan, Italy. The photographer was given an editorial project
to shoot some of the prevalent names in couture designing including Valentino in Italian Bazaar.

8. Mario Testino, London:

Basically from Peru, Mario Testino is a very renowned photographer who has shot some of the
prime fashion names in the world along with prominent celebrities including Julia Roberts,
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Cameron Diaz and Angelina Jolie. He even
captured behind his lenses the beautiful Diana, Princess of Wales and her handsome sons. He
works regularly with the leading fashion houses like Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci,
Burberry, Calvin Klein and Estee Lauder along with few others.

7. Steven Klein, New York:

Highly creative, Steven Kleins artistic glamour that he brings in his images may be credited to
his primary education in fine arts, with a focus on painting. His vibrant and bright images have
emerged in magazines such as Vogue (US, French and Italian editions) and W. Klein has worked
with superstars and supermodels like Madonna and Lady Gaga who both trust and admire him.

6. Paolo Roversi, Paris:

His poignant images have been featured in campaigns for Armani, Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des
Garcons, Christian Dior, Alberta Ferretti and Romeo Gigli among others. Paolos photographs
have earned world recognition due to their softness, feminity, out-of-focus shots and his
procedure of lighting termed by Gabriel Bauret as strictly Italian.

5. Juergen Teller, London:

A German by birth, Tellers knowledge and skill in photography is really admirable. Although he
is a desired choice of several publications and fashion house, he is conceivably best known for
his work with Marc Jacobs and also for the creative work that he has done for the designer in the
past decade. Due to the slight quirk and amazing charm, his images can be easily and quickly
distinguished from the rest. With a soft paint palette, the images are often dreamy.

4. Ellen Von Unwerth, Frankfurt:

An ex-model, Ellen Von Unwerth is acknowledged for her work that honors beauty, femininity
and eroticism. The model-turned-fashion photographer became extremely successful with an
advertisement featuring Claudia Schiffer in the 1990s and bagged the first prize in the
International festival of Fashion photograph in 1991. An intermittent music video director, Ellen
has also directed television spots for cosmetic kings like Clinique, Equinox and Revlon along
with television shows like Desperate Housewives ans Sex in the City.

3. Peter Lindbergh, Germany:

The German based Fashion photographer and filmmaker is renowned for many of his
accomplishments including the famous Anna Wintour shot in November 1988 on the first
American Vogue cover. Lindbergh is most notably recognized for initializing the whole
supermodel phenomenon by bringing together Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Cindy
Crawford, Christy Turlington and Tatjana Patitz in one shot.

2. Annie Leibovitz, New York:

On 8th December, 1980, Annie had a photo shoot with Yoko and John Lennon for Rolling
Stone. She was the very last individual to professionally photograph Lennon, who was shot dead
five hours later making the photograph one of her most powerful and celebrated images.
Leibovitzs later images are highly provocative, theatrical, bright and memorable. She has
captured many models, celebrities and public figures behind her lenses.

1.Andrea Klarin, Paris:

Born in Yugoslavia, Andrea Klarin is famous as one of the leading fashion photographers in the
world having associated with top labels like Guerlain and Vlentiono. His photographs have been
eulogized all over the globe for the shine and sheer shimmer that they exude. His use of light and
shadow to form truly fabulous images has been heralded all over the world.