Life & Photographic images
David Royston Bailey, CBE (born 2 January 1938) Is an English photographer known for being one of the nations best. He was born in Leyton. East London. Bailey developed a love for natural history which eventually led him to photography.
He first started as a photographic assistant at the John French Studio, then a photographer for John Cole Studio Five. After this he became contracted as a fashion photographer for the British Vogue magazine in 1960.
Bailey was known for his dramatic lighting effects at fashion photo shoots. His work reflects the 1960s British cultural trend by breaking down upper class barriers by using working class or the punk look into clothing and artistic products.
As well as photography, Bailey directed television commercials and produced books and documentary films. In 1972 he began publishing the fashion and photography magazine Ritz. Although he did continue to photograph celebrities for magazines such as Bazaar and The London Times throughout the 1970's, 80's and 90's.
He first started as a photographic assistant at the John French Studio, then a photographer for John Cole Studio Five. After this he became contracted as a fashion photographer for the British Vogue magazine in 1960.
Bailey was known for his dramatic lighting effects at fashion photo shoots. His work reflects the 1960s British cultural trend by breaking down upper class barriers by using working class or the punk look into clothing and artistic products.
As well as photography, Bailey directed television commercials and produced books and documentary films. In 1972 he began publishing the fashion and photography magazine Ritz. Although he did continue to photograph celebrities for magazines such as Bazaar and The London Times throughout the 1970's, 80's and 90's.
My views
I find David Baileys photos interesting because of the different types of people he takes photographs of in studios. I like how he uses small things to make a person stand out. For example the women wearing a flamingo costume, if I saw that photo on a magazine I would find that very eye catching. Another photo I like is of the two gangsters. I like this photo because of the strange angle he has used and how close up they are to the camera. This indicates to me that the are strong and in your face, also because the camera is looking up towards them it makes them look more dominant showing power. You understand what I mean about breaking down barriers by using the punk look when you see the women with the crazy hair at the bottom of the images. The Hair is a focal point for the audience which would definitely stand out of you saw it on the front of a magazine.