High fashion photography is at the most artistic side of all the portrait photography genres. A high fashion photographer could be photographing highly paid models or well-known actresses or actors in an artistic setting that pays tribute to the vision of the fashion house and their product. This genre can also meld into catwalk photography where models are photographed in designer clothing.
We earn commissions if you shop through the links below. Additionally, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read the full Affiliate Disclosure.
Visual elements in a high fashion photo shoot are often eye-catching and beyond the norms of reality. The scenes created provide the viewer with a visual celebration of the model, the product and the fashion house.
High fashion markets
High fashion advertisements usually appear in magazines and markets that conform to the high-income expectations of the clients of the fashion house. Advertisements can be very artistic and abstract or convey conceptual themes.
Earnings and elements
Famous photographers in this genre that are at the pinnacle of the industry are able to command premium earnings and can convey the style of the fashion house perfectly. They can communicate instructions calmly whilst under pressure to all models and assistants at the shoot.
There are a large number of elements a high fashion photographer must consider, including equipment and lighting, the mood of the shoot, whether it should be a studio shoot or an outdoor shoot (in which case there can be a lot of pre-shoot work to scout and obtain approvals at the location), the selection of the model (if not pre-selected by a modelling agency or the client) and inspiration for props and poses.
Build a high fashion photography portfolio
If you produce excellent work and want to apply for assignments with publishing houses such as Vogue, create a photography website portfolio of your work. Upload your best photographs to build a unique and eye-catching portfolio. Create and upload to social accounts such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.
Beautiful high fashion photography!
High fashion photography is a stunning high-class genre of photography.