His very first fashion photograph. Notice the focus on the garments and not the people. 1911.
http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/74252.aspx
The Great Garbo, photographed in the 1920's. I feel her personality showing through.
http://hiwaay.net/~oliver/otherports.htm
All photos below are from the 1920's to 1930's as photographer for Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. During that time he was considered the best known and highest paid photographer in the world according to Wikipedia. ( I know it may not be accurate but his photos are some the best I have ever seen.)
I love the way he contrasts the light and the dark. Simple elegance.
An amazing photo. Steichen captures Gloria Swanson's beautiful vivid eyes and yet keeps the focus on the lace.
Yes, this is the handsome Gary Cooper!
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/In-Vogue.html
During the Second World War, Edward Steichen was the director of the photographic unit of the Naval Aviation. He also created the 1945 Academy Award winning documentary, The Fighting Lady.
Power in The Pacific, New York MoMA, 1945, PHILLIPS Christopher, Steichen At War, New York, Abrams, 1981
Edward Steichen was an very important artist that impacted advertising and photography. He originally was a painter and got his start by purchasing a pre-owned Kodak Camera. He also help usher in color photography. Explore him more on the Internet!
Unknown dates on photos of Edward Steichen but he was in the Army during World War I so the military photo is dated from that time.
http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/74252.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Steichen
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