Steven Meisel
EARLY LIFE -Obsessed with drawing as a child -Drew women from magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar -Studied illustration at Parsons
TRANSITION Worked for Womens Wear Daily as an Illustrator Occasionally took pictures of models Was offered first photography job from Seventeen magazine Applied his experience as an illustrator to his photography
IMPORTANCE -Known for work in Vogue and Italian Vogue -Milestone for models to work with him -Often photographs celebrities -
NEW TALENT -Known for discovering new talents -Linda Evangelista -Naomi Campbell -Christy Turlington
VOGUE -Very influential -Vogue issue featuring only black models -Shot many covers for the American Vogue -Shoots every cover for Italian Vogue
BRANDS -Photographs for many brands -Versace, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein -Shot for Prada each season since 2004
PRIVATE LIFE -Keeps to himself -Notoriously rarely gives interviews -Rarely photographed