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Fashion photography — in the form of magazines, books, ad campaigns, billboards, and online — rules everything around us, whether we know it, like it, or choose to embrace it.

At its start in 1839, it existed strictly to sell. Today, it reflects a lifestyle, an attitude, and a story comprised of the subject(s), location, styling, make-up, hair, and photographer's vision.

Legends like Richard Avedon, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, and Irving Penn paved the way for the greats of today, challenging the fashion world to accept new ideas of sexiness, femininity, and masculinity.

Arnaud pyvka biography of albert

Most of the photographers on this list admit to or demonstrate being inspired by them in some way.

It's no secret that in the 21st century, photographers are as plentiful as they are powerful. Photographers like Steven Meisel and Terry Richardson have launched the careers of models, stylists, and make-up artists.

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