Today, the art of photography is evolving at an extremely rapid pace. With technological advancements, such as the digital camera and numerous digital image editing software programs, photographers in this time period have been able to push photography to new and exciting limits.
In addition to experimenting with new technology, photographers in this era have also used photography to question politics and society. Famous photographers in this era often find themselves in war zones, impoverished communities and areas on the fringes of society, documenting events, people and places. Sometimes they simply allow us to see everyday objects in new and exciting ways.
In this section, we ''ll discuss famous photographers born from 1950 to the present, including Sally Mann, Herb Ritts, Nan Golden, Uta Barth and more. Read on to learn about the style, history, techniques and more of famous photographers from this time period.
Cindy Sherman is a photographer who might be most well-known for her conceptual self-portraits. In her most recent series, from 2003, Sherman presents herself as a series of clowns. She has also posed as B-film, foreign film and film noir actresses.
In addition to her self-portraits, Sherman has also been involved in fashion photography. In 2006, she created a series of fashion photographs for designer Marc Jacobs.
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Anton Corbijn is a photographer from the Netherlands who has worked with such well-known musical artists as Depeche Mode, U2 and Nirvana. Corbijn tends to prefer black-and-white images over highly polished glamour photography.
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Sophie Calle ''s work often depicts human vulnerability and examines identity and intimacy. Calle ''s work, such as her projects The Hotel and The Address Book, have been known to generate controversy, as they tend to trespass into average citizen ''s private lives.
In addition to photography, Calle is famous for her conceptual and installation art. Keep reading to learn more about Sophie Calle.
Andreas Gursky is a famous German photographer who is well-known for taking photographs of large subjects, such as industrial plants and hotels, from high viewpoints. The only child of a commercial photographer, Gursky often practices photojournalism, although he sometimes uses digital editing software to manipulate his photographs.
In 2007, Gursky ''s photograph 99 Cent II Diptychon sold for $3.3 million. Read on to learn more about Andreas Gursky.
David LaChapelle practices fashion, advertising and fine art photography and is well-known for his humorous and often-surreal style. Throughout his career, LaChapelle has photographed such celebrities as Marilyn Manson, Uma Thurman and Drew Barrymore.
In addition to photography, David LaChapelle has directed music videos and advertisements. He has also directed films and published several books.
Keep reading to learn more about the career of David LaChapelle.