Mert and Marcus are Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott,fashion photographers.Their work and style is heavily infulenced and shaped the photography of Guy Bourdin.They have defined the look of the past decade and as a duo are one of the most respected and acclaimed photographers working today.Mert and Marcus,both born in 1971 in Turkey and Wales.They met for the first time in England n 1994 after worked for a brief period in completely different areas,the first in classical music and the second in graphic design.Marcus was an assistant photographer and Mert was a fashion photo modeler. After working together in photography business they decided to create a team.When they showed their first photos to "Dazed and Confused",the london fashion magazine,they immediately made the cover .
This photograph is of Diane Kruger and its frtom the september 2009 issue of interview Magazine mixies the the fashion of eyes wide shut with German military regalia.It was created with 4 lights.Since this image relies more on shadow than light,they key is acually a silver umbrella at f16(+2 stops) to camera left of Diane and slightly behind her.A large Octabank at f2.8 1/2(-2.5 stops) behind cameta serves as overall fill.Two small strip lights,both at f8,are behind Diane to the left and right.These are aimed down at the floor and provide some separation from the rear wall.This is a black and white photograph and her neck is tilted to the left and she is standing up with one arm on her hip.
Designer,Robert Cavalli has always been one who appreciated the art of the print.The cheetah print that is ,so its fitting his fall anniversary campaign features his adoration of the animal print and the ever so adored Gisele Bündchen. The model queen lights up the Desert literally in the campaign shot by Mert and Marcus.This is fashion photography at its best.From concept to the sensational imagery this campaign speaks ultra-glam and perfectly defines the Robert Cavalli brand.The Dynamic duo Mert & Marcus are behind these marvellous shots and have managed for the numerous time to capture luxurious imagery which fits for fashion.
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