Terry Richardson

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Today I look at the work of Terry Richardson. Son of Bob Richardson, (also a fashion photographer) Terry started as an assistant for Tony Kent. Later he grew to be known as one of current fashion’s most sexually liberated photographers, daring to do shoots that make mothers cry and fathers angry. At first I couldn’t even look at his photos. I felt they were too perverted for the public eye, which is still true from some of his pictures. Soon after seeing more of his editorial work instead of just his books, he’s really grown on me. There’s something so honest and raw about his photography. Not many people know how hard it can be to pose in from of a camera with someone you don’t know behind it. Terry Richardson seems to bring out what everyone has hiding inside of them. There is such a natural intensity that I feel fashion doesn’t see often. It almost gives the viewer the feeling of being naked. Wild. Enjoy these examples of his work.

H&M. Close to me.

Terry Richardson – Photographer

Maryna Linchuk – Model

George Cortina – Stylist/ Editor

This editorial in particular really caught my attention because H&M was the client. H&M would not have an editorial as raunchy as say an American Apparel ad. Why use Terry Richardson? To my surprise this editorial is beautiful. It has such a lusty but delicate look. The bit of work from him is actually refreshing. It’s a little more mysterious then his usual brutally honest material. Well done.

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