9 Fashion Photographers You Need to Follow This Fashion Week
1/10New York Fashion Week is upon us, signifying the start of a seven day frenzy, packed with backstage chaos, extravagant shows, upcoming trends, and of course, fabulous fashions. Though not all of us are able to experience the magic of fashion week in person, our favorite image-sharing social network, Instagram, allows us to sneak a peek of the street style, the behind-the-scenes preparations, and the front row views without ever leaving the comforts of our phones.
Here are 9 insta-handles you should be following for New York Fashion Week, because though the shows remain heavily watched, the photographs are what live on to define the season.
2/10Nina Westervelt
@vninaNew Orleans-born Nina Westervelt’s photographs are delicate and dreamlike, exhibiting the appeal of a fairytale. Be on the lookout for this “light hunter’s” candid behind-the-scenes moments from backstage.
3/10Alexandra Gavillet
@alexandra_gavilletWith photographs manipulated to appear as software glitches and an abundance of 3-D gifs, recent NYU grad Alexandra Gavillet’s images push the boundaries of image-viewing in the digital age. Having shot models (such as Cara Delevingne, to name one), this NYFW photographer will be right at home on the runway.
4/10Melodie Jeng
@melodiejengThe ultimate go-to photographer for those on the lookout for the latest street style, Melodie Jeng has shot for of Style.com, WWD, Barneys New York, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Follow her Instagram throughout the four major fashion weeks as she often travels to London, Paris, and Milan for street style and backstage coverage.
5/10Kevin Tachman
@kevintachmanKeep an eye out for Kevin Tachman’s intensive runway and behind-the-scenes coverage — and get a look at who is sitting in the front row.
6/10Pier Grassano
@piersmodelsjamGet your fix of Binx, Kendall, and Karlie with Pier Grassano’s model-focused feed. The ModelsJam.com photographer is sure to snap pictures of this season’s newcomers and all of your old favorites
7/10Olivia Locher
The uncanny work of Olvia Locher utilizes robust colors to create a visual feast for the eyes. The SVA grad shot W magazine’s fall 2015 NYFW images, poetically capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the season.
8/10Landon Nordeman
Landon Nordeman’s images land somewhere between fashion, documentary, and fine art photography. His dramatic lighting amplifies the spectacular rush of fashion week, while also forming subtle narratives.
9/10Jacqueline Harriet
The nostalgic nature of Jacqueline Harriet’s photographs create an intriguing juxtaposition of old meets new for fashion week. This year she will be shooting Houghton’s in-house coverage.
10/10Kate Owen
Kate Owen’s photographs capture the split-second moments of fashion week, illustrating the fast-paced nature of the event.
