Terry with Kate Moss.
I've been a longtime fan of photographer Terry Richardson. Chances are really good that you know who I'm talking about, or that you've seen his work in countless ad campaigns (Gucci, Sisley, Miu Miu, Chloe) and magazine editorials (he's shot for French Vogue, British Vogue, i-D and Harper's Bazaar). Known for his rather candid-looking, sexually provocative or suggestive photos, Terry is fashion A-List and has been for years. So why is he suddenly facing a very public backlash?
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It seems that Terry's infamous sway with his own models might've caught up with him, given that he manages to capture his subjects in all manner of compromising positions much to the delight (and horror) of his audience. One model (Miss Jamie Peck) came forward with a creepy-sounding testimonial of her assignment to Richardson for a shoot that was later published in Purple. My take on the situation is obvious: as a sometime photographer's assistant, I understand that the tone of a shoot depends wholly on the rapport between model and photographer. If Peck indeed felt compromised, she should have halted the proceedings for a little chat with Richardson. Gotta keep them boundaries clear, am I right? Either way, anyone who agrees to work with Richardson should know what they're getting themselves into, or at least receive forewarning ... Take a look at some of Terry's more risque work and tell me you agree:
Sisley ad campaign.
taken from a Vogue Hommes International spread
Self-portrait?
Lindsay is shocked to find herself in the paps!
Visit Terry Richardson's Diary.
