Creators Are Us

Instead of listing the accomplishments of Albert Watson — the hundred plus covers for Vogue, the countless celebrity portraits, the armfuls of awards– it would be easier to simply state the obvious: he’s a photographic icon. For over forty years Watson has created such an abundance of memorable images that to look through his portfolio […]

Imagine living by yourself in the middle of nowhere — not a living creature in site – and all you have to keep you company is a camera and a good book. This is what photographer Murray Fredericks did sixteen times for up to five weeks each time to create an epic body of work […]

  You never know how many barrettes a horse can wear until you’re actually standing in his stable. Not only did Julian Wolkenstein have to find a horse comfortable with the storm and drama of a fashion shoot, he had to figure out just how many buckets of extensions one horse’s do demands. “One of […]

Photographer Mitch Dobrowner creates images of extreme weather that have the nuance and beauty of delicate portraits. Violent skies are contained by his frame and turned into artwork that begs to be admired. He shows no evidence of the destruction; he simply revels in the beauty of the beast. Much like the storms that Dobrowner […]

The past twenty years have been good ones for photographer Andy Anderson. After retiring from a career in the US Air Force he was made the first staff photographer at Men’s Journal. He’s been busy ever since, shooting constantly for top magazines and ad agencies, working around the globe like an over-caffeinated jet pilot. His […]

Photographer Hugh Kretschmer doesn’t have grass stained jeans but many may still call him a kid at heart. He has a childlike fascination with picture books and has let his imagination run wild creating images that embody childhood wonder. He makes these images using a process that takes immense amounts of time and energy but […]

Photographer Frank Meyl uses sleek lines and negative space to create images that have won over countless creatives and earned him dozens of clients around the globe. This architect turned photographer came to photography late but quickly created his blueprint of commercial success and is now beginning to make an imprint on the fine art […]

From intense sports action to high fashion Carlos Serrao has a distinct look that elevates his subjects to visual stardom.  His crisp light and subtle color palette have illuminated the faces of Jack Nicholson, Will Ferrell and Kobe Bryant and have brought him a list of advertising and editorial clients including Sony, Nike, GQ, and […]

Canadian photographer Chris Gordaneer is well-known for bringing a soft color palate and a painterly touch to his advertising imagery. Regardless of the subject matter — a herd of horses galloping straight towards his camera or a woman calmly sitting beneath a tree — there’s always a sense of quiet drama in his photographs. This […]

Photographer Vincent Laforet must have a very proud mother. At the age of thirty-four he has already accumulated a list of accomplishments that many iconic photographers could only dream of. Win a Pulitzer Prize—check.  Staff photographer at the New York Times—check. First-ever national contract photographer at the New York Times—check. Named Photographer of the Year […]