Major Project- Photographer Research

Montalbetti and Campbell

Montalbetti and Campbell are very unique photographers. As they are specialists in photographing people, they photograph leading personalities, from political leaders to famous actors. Their distinctive and daring style has gained attention from several photography industries. “They refuse to compromise the integrity of their art for the commercial expectations of industry at large. As such they have created a commercial demand for their own style.”  Their work is recognised and sold internationally and is also within the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

I personally think their photographs are truly amazing and their sense of color combinations and settings are perfect! I really admire their use of props in the correct way in order to increase the beauty of their photos. Montalbetti and Campbell would definitely be one of my inspirations. The clothes that the man with the wings is wearing is very captivating. The flowers stand out quite well but blend in with the other elements of the picture as its color is quite dark like the other colors used in this picture.

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This photo above has so many intricate details and must have several layers to it. The man almost looks like a perfect sculpture adorned in a beautiful lightweight clothing. The feathers are portrayed under a different light, as in instead of being white or bright, these feathers are more darker and look more silky.



David LaChapelle

David LaChapelle is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique, sexualized, and often humorous style.
            He has directed advertisements for major brands such as Lavazza, Nokia, L’oreal, and Burger King. LaChapelle's work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic.

 I'm not too sure as to what the picture above is about but i like the use of colors and the surrealism involved in it.