Helmut Newton. Rue Aubriot, Yves Saint Laurent, French Vogue, Paris, 1975
Photo Credit: The Helmut Newton Estate

This iconic Rue Aubriot image is a hallmark of Helmut Newton’s portfolio, part of a series that exemplifies his signature style of portraying female models as strong, commanding figures.

Newton’s model, Vibeke Knudsen, dons a…Read More

Danie Bester. Aerial View, Newtown Street Scene, Johannesburg, 2012

ISO-100, 1/20 at f/29. Canon 7D, Tripod
Lightroom edit: Applied my own Silent Concrete Preset and enhanced selected elements using Radial Gradient Masks.

I photographed this scene while leading a Fine Art Photography Excursion for students. Initially planned as an architectural…Read More

Helmut Newton. Willi Fashion Mansfield, British Vogue, London, 1967
Photo Credit: The Helmut Newton Estate

Helmut Newton, renowned for his provocative and often erotically charged photography, made a lasting impact on both fashion and art photography. Despite his personal belief that his photographs were not art, his work significantly…Read More

Bernard Plossu. St. Louis, Senegal, 1976. Fresson print
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

French photographer Bernard Plossu, recognised for his evocative travel photography, was born in Vietnam in 1945. His photograph from St. Louis, Senegal, with its rich culture and history, perfectly captures his dreamlike and spontaneous style, which has…Read More