Celebrity Photography

What is the fascination with celebrities? They’re everywhere. Movie and TV stars, writers, directors, producers, composers, artists, chefs, musicians and authors. They predominate a hearty portion of our day through visual media, including the magazine selection conveniently located in the checkout line at many stores. We see what they wear, their hair style, and their accessories. We see their relationships displayed before us. We admire them, or despise them. Find them fascinating or frustrating. Regardless of how we feel, our emotions have been stirred.

When I look at photographs of celebrities, two things pop out at me: the overall look (clothes, hair, makeup) the celebrity is modeling, and the emotion they’re conveying. A good celebrity photographer can catch the lighting just right to show off the physical look of the person, and is capable of pulling it off even when the subject is in motion. Even more important, in my opinion, is catching the glimpse of emotion within the individual. The sparkle in the eye, the twitch at the corner of the lips, the stance or body language captured all help the audience get a sense of what the celebrity is feeling. Photographers who work with people know how important it is to catch those moments.

This list includes ten of the best celebrity portrait photographers. If you enjoy following celebrities, you may also enjoy following the photographers who bring you so close to them. Each of these photographers has an account with Instagram. Check them out, and follow them.