Fashion loves Visual Contrast

As you may have came across while reading my previous blog posts, I have talked about a term called visual contrast over and over again. Therefore, I wanted to create a post displaying specific photographs that represent elements of visual contrast as it is something I have learnt about during my course and an aspect that many photographers use to refresh and sustain an interest within their work. It can also provide vital functions such as visual communication to underpin, inform and explain certain narratives whilst also having the power to seduce and attract people to the chosen brand or product.

Visual contrast can be a very subjective thing; ranging from male vs. female, history vs. contemporary, fantasy vs. reality to urban vs. rural. The messages behind this style of photography can even be extremely clear and an apparent aesthetic of what we see or the total opposite and represent something very covert and obscure.

For this post I have looked at various photo shoots including photographs by Guy Bourdin, Eddie Wrey, Julia Kennedy, Juergen Teller, Ben Rayner, Sofie Middernacht & Maarten.

Face shot vs. Facing away shot



TANK Magazine's Winter 2015 edition.



Sofie Middernacht & Maarten Alexander Photography

http://sofieandmaarten.tumblr.com/



Eddie Wrey Photography

http://wider-eyed.tumblr.com/



Julia Kennedy 'Dior' for Wonderland Magazine

http://juliakennedy.com/#/dior-wonderland/


Far away vs. Up close



Jil Sanders Fall Winter 2014-15 Ad campaign



“A Trip or a Voyage” Louis Vuitton Cruise 2015 collection. Juergen Teller Photography



Sonia Rykiel spring/summer 2015 advertisement Photography by Juergen Teller

Hot vs. Cold







Guy Bourdin Photography

Male vs. Female



http://www.roolewis.com/filter/fashion/Kutula-Campaign-2016

Kutula Campaign 2016



Sofie Middernacht & Maarten Alexander Photography

http://sofieandmaarten.tumblr.com/



James Crewe for AnOther Magazine Winter 2015 Photographer: Alasdair McLellan

Graphic vs. Reality



Eddie Wrey Photography

http://wider-eyed.tumblr.com/



Kenzo Spring Summer 2015 Photographed by Pierpaolo Ferrari. Artist: Maurizio Cattelan and Art Director: Micol Talso

Serious vs. Fun





Ben Rayner Photography for Wonderland Magazine 10th anniversary

Young vs. Old



Young At Heart - Vogue Homme international - Styled by Francesco Cominelli



Céline spring/summer 2015 advertisement. Juergen Teller Photography



Kate Spade 2015 Spring Ad campaign

Colour vs. Monochrome





Karl Lagerfeld SS 2015 Campaign



Julia Kennedy for Rollercoaster Magazine 'Maria'

http://juliakennedy.com/#/maria-rollacoaster-magazine/
Urban vs. Rural



Juergen Teller for Style.com Issue 07

http://juergenteller.tumblr.com/

Obscure vs. Clear





Off Black Magazine June 2015 Shot by Sofie Middernacht & Maarten Alexander

http://sofieandmaarten.tumblr.com/
Sharp vs. Blur



Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Photographed by Steven Meisel