Photographers
A photographer is a person who creates an image of the world using a camera. Given that nowadays, everyone takes photographs with their smartphones, it is necessary to distinguish this mass flow of images from the work of fine art photographers who have an artistic intention and aim to create original artworks.
Thus we consider an fine art photograph to be a work that is created with artistic intention and includes a reflection on ideas and technique. Art photography must be an original work by an artist who recognises their role in the creation by signing their name. The concept of an original work is also linked to the limited edition. Generally, the fewer copies are made, the higher the price of each photograph.
All the photographic processes are based on two fundamental requirements, first of all the ability to capture an image and then capacity to fix image onto a support, rendering it visible. It took a lot of experimentation in order achieve this. The very first photograph dates from 1826 and was taken by the French inventor Nicéphore Niépce. This photograph shows an image of his house and it took ten hours of exposure time to capture it. It was over ten years until the first photograph representing a human being was taken in 1838. It is an image of the Pont Neuf in Paris on which we can distinguish two passerbys. This photograph is the work of a former student of Nicéphore Niépce: Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre. Daguerre gave his name to a new technique which consists of fixing a negative image onto a silver plate: the daguerreotype.
The next major breakthroughs were the replacement of the glass plate with dry gel on paper or film which allowed for a wider diffusion of photography and the appearance of colour photography at the beginning of the 20th century. All these techniques can be grouped together under the term analog photography. In the mid 20th century the invention of digital photography revolutionised the medium. It was a technical and artistic revolution, photographers could now see on a screen the image they had just captured and could adjust their shots accordingly and they could also take advantage of the infinite possibilities offered by computer retouching.
Photography is often broken down and classified into different groups including: fashion photography, nude photography, conceptual photography, colour photography, black and white photography, street art photography, and so on.
Some of the greatest photographers in history include: Robert Mapplethorpe, Li Wei, Bert Stern, Robert Doisneau, Henri Cartier Bresson, Vivian Maier, Philippe Ramette, Bernard Pras, Steve McCurry, Richard Avedon, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton and Martin Parr.
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Line Taarnberg
The power of love 3
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$642
The power of love 2
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$642
The power of love 4
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$642
The power of love 1
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$642
Série Love is in the air 4 - 1/2
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$447
Série Love is in the air - 9
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$447
Série Adam et Eve - 3/3
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$447
Série Love is in the air - 8
Line Taarnberg
Photography - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$447
Robert Mapplethorpe
Bill T. Jones
Robert Mapplethorpe
Photography - 50.2 x 40 x 0.3 cm Photography - 19.75 x 15.75 x 0.1 inch
$45,000
Akira Inumaru
Hymne d'enfants
Akira Inumaru
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 inch
$781
Jardin des lumie?res Roses et Pierres 4
Akira Inumaru
Painting - 30 x 20 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
$893
Jardin des lumie?res Roses et Pierres 3
Akira Inumaru
Painting - 30 x 20 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 1.2 inch
$893
Jardin des lumie?res Roses et tulipes 1
Akira Inumaru
Painting - 60 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$2,009
Victoria Cohen
Hotel Chelsea, New York. Room 822
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 67.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 26.6 x 40 x 0.1 inch
$3,200
Hotel Chelsea, New York. Room 1024
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 50.8 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch
$2,300
Hotel Chelsea, New York. Room 123
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 50.8 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch
$2,300
Hotel Chelsea. New York.
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 inch
$4,200
Hotel Chelsea. New York.
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 67.6 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 26.6 x 40 x 0.1 inch
$3,200
Hotel Chelsea, New York. Interiors Hall, Third Floor
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 101.6 x 67.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 40 x 26.6 x 0.1 inch
$3,200
Hotel Chelsea, New York. Room 330
Victoria Cohen
Photography - 50.8 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 inch
$2,300
Paula Golemo
The Art of Distortion 8
Paula Golemo
Photography - 40 x 32 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch
$201
The Art of Distortion 7
Paula Golemo
Photography - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$201
Mikiya Takimoto
Karesansui
Mikiya Takimoto
Photography - 15.8 x 15.8 x 5.8 cm Photography - 6.2 x 6.2 x 2.3 inch
$3,533
Klaus Roethlisberger
Amanda Lear - Couturière HQ
Klaus Roethlisberger
Photography - 70 x 54 x 0.2 cm Photography - 27.6 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch
$1,340
Adriana Karembeu
Klaus Roethlisberger
Photography - 70 x 54 x 0.2 cm Photography - 27.6 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch
$603
Junior
Klaus Roethlisberger
Photography - 70 x 53 x 0.2 cm Photography - 27.6 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch
$603
Margaret
Klaus Roethlisberger
Photography - 70 x 70 x 0.2 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
$603
Michelle Norkett
Klaus Roethlisberger
Photography - 70 x 52 x 0.2 cm Photography - 27.6 x 20.5 x 0.1 inch
$603
Chiara Indelicato
Architecture I
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 69 x 102 x 0.5 cm Photography - 27.2 x 40.2 x 0.2 inch
$1,172
Bleu désir
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 55 x 82 x 0.5 cm Photography - 21.7 x 32.3 x 0.2 inch
$1,340
Bleu désir
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 75 x 100 x 0.5 cm Photography - 29.5 x 39.4 x 0.2 inch
$1,619
La peau du jour
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 55 x 82 x 0.5 cm Photography - 21.7 x 32.3 x 0.2 inch
$1,340
La peau du jour
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 75 x 100 x 0.5 cm Photography - 29.5 x 39.4 x 0.2 inch
$1,619
Architecture I
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 82 x 122 x 0.5 cm Photography - 32.3 x 48 x 0.2 inch
$1,172
Architecture II
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 82 x 122 x 0.5 cm Photography - 32.3 x 48 x 0.2 inch
$2,009
Architecture II
Chiara Indelicato
Photography - 55 x 82 x 0.5 cm Photography - 21.7 x 32.3 x 0.2 inch
$915
Lars Beusker
Hands Off
Lars Beusker
Photography - 126 x 166 x 5 cm Photography - 49.6 x 65.4 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Mummy & Me
Lars Beusker
Photography - 146 x 126 x 5 cm Photography - 57.5 x 49.6 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Ba Jun Tu
Lars Beusker
Photography - 126 x 176 x 5 cm Photography - 49.6 x 69.3 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Game of Thrones
Lars Beusker
Photography - 106 x 186 x 5 cm Photography - 41.7 x 73.2 x 2 inch
Price upon request
This Is Us
Lars Beusker
Photography - 126 x 146 x 5 cm Photography - 49.6 x 57.5 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Elephants On Earth
Lars Beusker
Photography - 116 x 186 x 5 cm Photography - 45.7 x 73.2 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Band Of Love
Lars Beusker
Photography - 116 x 181 x 5 cm Photography - 45.7 x 71.3 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Waterhole
Lars Beusker
Photography - 126 x 146 x 5 cm Photography - 49.6 x 57.5 x 2 inch
Price upon request
Matthias Conrad
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 01
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 02
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 14
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 13
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 11
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 10
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 09
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
Botanical Studies - The B-Sides - No. 05
Matthias Conrad
Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,953
George Mayer
Anima Portrait #8
George Mayer
Photography - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography - 39.37 x 27.55 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
In the Clouds Portrait #3
George Mayer
Photography - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography - 39.37 x 27.55 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
In the Clouds Portrait #1
George Mayer
Photography - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography - 39.37 x 27.55 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
Libido and Mortido, Portrait #61
George Mayer
Photography - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography - 39.37 x 27.55 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
Libido and Mortido, Portrait #47
George Mayer
Photography - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography - 39.37 x 27.55 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
Taijitu, Portrait #1
George Mayer
Photography - 30 x 20.1 x 0.3 cm Photography - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
Taijitu, Portrait #6
George Mayer
Photography - 30 x 20.1 x 0.3 cm Photography - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch
$2,000
Libido and Mortido, Portrait #38
George Mayer
Photography - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Photography - 39.37 x 27.55 x 0.1 inch
$2,000