Craig McDean
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Biography:
Craig McDean (b. 1964, England) is a British fashion photographer originally from Middlewich near Manchester, but now based in New York City.
McDean originally trained and worked as a car mechanic before studying photography at Mid Cheshire College (OND) and Blackpool & Fylde College of Further & Higher Education (PQE). McDean began his photographic career in London as a photographer's assistant to photographer Nick Knight. His early editorial work was featured in magazines such as i-D and The Face, which led to advertising campaign work for clients such as Jil Sander and Calvin Klein. It is true to say he emulated the photographic styles of grunge fashion iconic photographer David Sims which resulted in McDean gaining editorial commissions with Harpers Bazaar (US) and Vogue (US).
More recently, McDean has photographed fashion campaigns for high-profile clients including Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, and Estée Lauder.
His editorial spreads are regularly featured in magazines including American and Vogue, W, and AnOther Magazine. Although primarily a fashion photographer, McDean has photographed portraits of celebrities including Natalie Portman, Joaquin Phoenix, Hilary Swank, Uma Thurman, Gael García Bernal and Nicole Kidman.
McDean is married to stylist Tabitha Simmons. He is represented by Art + Commerce in New York.
Source: Wikipedia
Vogue Covers taken by him
Vogue Paris August 2008
"Reality Show (4)"
Model: Sasha Pivovarova
Photographed by Craig McDean
US Vogue February 2008
"One Find Day"
Model: Natalia Vodianova
Photographed by Craig McDean
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US Vogue May 2008
"Daring Do"
Model: Coco Rocha
Photographed by Craig McDean
Kate Moss on Vogue covers, taken by him
UK Vogue March 2008
"Heavenly Creature"
Model: Kate Moss
Photographed by Craig McDean
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W Magazine December 2007
"Topsy Turvy"
Models: Raquel Zimmermann & Suvi Koponen
Photographed by Craig McDean
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Faith Akiyama's scans from TFS.
US Vogue January 2008
"Working Girls"
Models: Raquel Zimmermann & Caroline Trenitini
Photographed by Craig McDean
US Vogue December 2008
Star: Jennifer Aniston
Photographed by Craig McDean
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US Vogue October 2008
Star: Rachel Weisz
Photographed by Craig McDean
Vogue Australia August 2006 (reprint from US Vogue February 2006)
Star: Natalie Portman
Photographed by Craig McDean
US Vogue April 2007
"Scarlett Letters"
Star: Scarlett Johansson
Photographed by Craig McDean
