Three photographers redefined the celebrity glamour portrait – these sexy photos are just as gorgeous today
An exhibition in Los Angeles looks at the work of Herb Ritts, Greg Gorman and Matthew Rolston The post Three photographers redefined the celebrity glamour portrait – these sexy photos are just as gorgeous today appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Herb Ritts, Greg Gorman, and Matthew Rolston were three photographers who redefined the celebrity glamour portrait in the late 1970s and 1980s. Their work, which emerged under the umbrella of The School of Los Angeles, marked a significant shift in the way celebrities were portrayed. The term "The School of Los Angeles" suggests a distinct artistic movement, characterized by a shared place, generation, and creative community.
The three photographers were all drawn to Southern California in the late 1970s, where they found a creative environment that fostered their work. Surrounded by a new generation of actors, musicians, stylists, and designers, they were able to fully immerse themselves in the culture they photographed.
Each photographer brought a unique approach to their craft. Herb Ritts idealized his subjects, creating beautiful, elegant, and sensual images in which the body becomes a sculpture. Greg Gorman, on the other hand, revealed his subjects through an intimate relationship with them, showing their personality behind the public image.
Matthew Rolston transformed his subjects through theatrical lighting and the visual codes of Hollywood and art history, turning glamour into a performance. Together, their work created icons out of individuals, a goal that has been sought by great image-makers throughout history.
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