Mariano Vivanco Research Paper

Mariano Vivanco. Mario Testino. Nick Knight. These three photographers have not only inspired my work, and myself, but they have also inspired the fashion industry immensely. Without these three photographers, I wouldn't be writing this essay or want to be pursuing a career as a fashion photographer. I essentially wouldn't be the person I am today without them.
Mariano Vivanco got his start by shooting portraits of models in London. From his portraits of models, he quickly gained notice within the London fashion scene, which led him to work for Dazed & Confused Magazine. Since then he has shot for many internationally recognized magazines including Vogue, GQ, and Elle. Mariano has made a name for himself by simply applying the basic principles of photography to his work; light and shade. By doing so he has differentiated himself from other fashion photographers who are caught up in the glam of fashion photography. He has his own distinct vision, which I feel is very important.
Mario Testino is simply put, one of the world's most celebrated fashion photographers. Starting out in London, he started selling portfolios to aspiring models and only went up from there. He has shot the likes of
Madonna as well as the late Diana, Princess of Wales for her famous Vanity Fair cover. His aesthetic has been described as "luxury realism", and when he photographs clothes, you know they will be selling out. Testino's ability to make anyone he photographs look his or her best amazes me, and his apparent good nature, drive, and professionalism, inspire me.
Pioneering fashion and art photographer Nick Knight has been creating iconic images since the 80's.
His unconventional ways of pushing the technical and creative boundaries put him at the forefront of innovation and make him one of world's most visionary photographers. He continually pushes the conventional ideals of beauty, which I love. Not only has he worked with top celebrities, designers, and magazines, but he has made an effort to work on controversial issues such as racism, disability, and ageism. He has said, "I don't want to reflect social change - I want to cause social change." Capturing not only fashion, but also important issues of the world, and doing so in such a unique way, makes me have the utmost respect for Mr. Knight and I aspire to be on his level one
day.
Like the three great photographers I have just mentioned, I want to inspire people and move people with my work. I want to be more than just a "fashion photographer" and be a photographer whose work speaks to and connects with each person on a personal level. I know I have a long way to go and a lot of work ahead of me, but I'm content with taking my time and absorbing all the information and skills I can to be the photographer I strive to be.