Guy Bourdin was one of the most influential fashion photographers; he introduced surrealism in fashion photography. He received his first photographic training while undertaking military service in Senegal in 1948. His photographs were first shown in Paris in 1952, and he began working for French Vogue soon after, in 1954. His unique blend of surreal and erotic imagery filled the pages of “French Vogue” during the 1970s and became synonymous with Charles Jourdan’s revolutionary advertising campaigns. His fashion shoots are mysterious, hypnotic, and surreal, exposing the true and unnerving nature of desire. He shows that, within the context of fashion, it is rarely the product that compels us. Below, Bygonly has compiled some of his famous works; vote your favorite, and don’t forget to share.
Spectacular Hypnotic & Surreal Fashion Photography by Guy Bourdin (50+ Photos)
