Report
Richard Avedon was born in 1923 in New York. His interest in photography grew at an early age. By 12 he had joined the YMHA, the Young Men’s Hebrew Association photography club. His father owned a clothing store on Fifth Ave. which gave way to his later interest in Fashion. He first enrolled at Columbia University but dropped out after one year. Taking his photography skills into the Second World War as Photographer’s Second Class.
When Avedon returned home he continued his life of photography but took it to the next level. He started by working for Harper’s Bazaar as a freelance photographer, where he quickly became the head photographer. Avedon then began to pursue his interest in the fashion Industry. Finding jobs in multiple high end companies like Vogue, Calvin Klein, Revlon, Versace, and many others. It’s at these locations where his name blew up for his talent in making advertising campaigns.
Avedon’s photos were mainly shot in black or white. His work was all made through a soft of social context. It deeply displayed the idea of showing what the world is capable of. Color is no matter, that isn’t what it’s all about. Avedon received a lot of backlash for his work with colored artists. Also for his work during the Civil Rights movement. He saw color as no issue, but believed in the idea of us all being equal.
Richard Avedon was born in 1923 in New York. His interest in photography grew at an early age. By 12 he had joined the YMHA, the Young Men’s Hebrew Association photography club. His father owned a clothing store on Fifth Ave. which gave way to his later interest in Fashion. He first enrolled at Columbia University but dropped out after one year. Taking his photography skills into the Second World War as Photographer’s Second Class.
When Avedon returned home he continued his life of photography but took it to the next level. He started by working for Harper’s Bazaar as a freelance photographer, where he quickly became the head photographer. Avedon then began to pursue his interest in the fashion Industry. Finding jobs in multiple high end companies like Vogue, Calvin Klein, Revlon, Versace, and many others. It’s at these locations where his name blew up for his talent in making advertising campaigns.
Avedon’s photos were mainly shot in black or white. His work was all made through a soft of social context. It deeply displayed the idea of showing what the world is capable of. Color is no matter, that isn’t what it’s all about. Avedon received a lot of backlash for his work with colored artists. Also for his work during the Civil Rights movement. He saw color as no issue, but believed in the idea of us all being equal.
Compare/Contrast
The biggest comparison between Avedon’s photos and mine are the use of a white background. Also the use of no color, making the images black and white. It’s difference being my flat white whereas Avedon uses a sheet white background that has a lot more character. The biggest difference being that avedon was focused more on the fashion aspect where my work is focused on the person themselves. During an average day encounter. Catching them in the moment.
The biggest comparison between Avedon’s photos and mine are the use of a white background. Also the use of no color, making the images black and white. It’s difference being my flat white whereas Avedon uses a sheet white background that has a lot more character. The biggest difference being that avedon was focused more on the fashion aspect where my work is focused on the person themselves. During an average day encounter. Catching them in the moment.
Personal Statement
The pictures I have taken have a deeper meaning. That color does not matter. Without color you get a stronger feeling from the photo in the way that it stands out. It allows you to focus on the person of interest. Allowing the viewer to develop more feelings about what they’re seeing.
The pictures I have taken have a deeper meaning. That color does not matter. Without color you get a stronger feeling from the photo in the way that it stands out. It allows you to focus on the person of interest. Allowing the viewer to develop more feelings about what they’re seeing.