Photographer Research - Nick Knight

i-D Magazine - Portraits by Nick Knight

September 2010 i-D Magazine's 30th Birthday Issue

For the 30th Birthday issue (pre-fall 2010), he shot 200 portraits of fashion and make-up and 21st century's most influential personalities in a studio at Somerset House. The photographer shot stars such as Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Pixie Geldof and many others. The designers bought a high reputation to the portraits with names such as Christopher Kane, Riccardo Tisci and Vivienne Westwood on the editorial. The shots themselves are quite gothic as they are all shot black and white, with heavy use of shadows and highlights. Only a few portraits have a surreal abstract element that intensifies the gothic feel. For example, the shot of Alex Box reminds me of a clash between Cruella De Ville and Medusa. The strong black contrasts the pale complexion, creating that gothic element. 

Alex Box's Portrait by Nick Knight