One of the world’s most frequently imitated photographers, Arthur Elgort is a tireless innovator known for his lively “snapshot” style. He has freelanced for a range of top-tier magazines and luxury brands, and is credited with introducing movement and an emphasis on the wonders of natural light to the realm of fashion photography.
Born in 1940 in New York City, Elgort attended Stuyvesant High School and later studied painting at Hunter College before turning to photography. “I started as a painter, but I was a bad copy of Franz Kline,” explained Elgort in an interview with the New York Times. “I couldn’t draw. But I thought, ‘If I had a camera, I could capture something.’ So, I became a photographer.”
Elgort’s career began as a photo assistant to Swedish fashion photographer Gösta Peterson. He shot his first cover photo for Mademoiselle magazine. However, a series of groundbreakingly candid black and white photos Elgort took of a model playing with a dog for British Vogue in 1971 cemented his status as a star in fashion photography.
Elgort’s relaxed technique, which sees him capturing breezy images of models in what appear to be candid moments, was a refreshing and welcome change to the stiff and staged studio shoots that were characteristic of fashion photography during the 1970s and 1980s. As a result, Elgort has taken some of the fashion industry’s most iconic portraits, particularly of supermodels Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington.
For decades, Elgort has worked as a photographer at Vogue, and his striking black and white and color photos have also graced the pages of Rolling Stone, GQ and Glamour.
Elgort’s works are featured in galleries and museums around the world, including the International Center of Photography in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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Patti Hansen, Lisa Taylor, and Beverly Johnson, San Francisco
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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LV Photo Pit - Photographers at Louis Vuitton Show, Fine Art Photography, 2003
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Countless photographers with their cameras waiting for the fashion show, photographed by Arthur Elgort in 2003. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end ...
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Romance: Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Atelier
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Linda Evangelista - Nude Supermodel Portrait with Hat, Fine Art Photography
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
“Linda Evangelista with Polka Dot Hat” by Arthur Elgort is an iconic black-and-white fashion photograph that captures the effortless elegance and graphic sophistication of the superm...
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Kate Moss in Nepal II - Model Portrait with Elephant, Fine Art Photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss and Elephant Nepal. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector re...
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Rubber Necking, Kenya, Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an edition of 30 and is signed by the photographer.
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Kate Moss at Hotel Raphael Room 609 in Chanel, Paris - Fine Art Photography
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
“Kate Moss at Hotel Raphael, Paris, Italian Vogue, 1994” by Arthur Elgort is a captivating example of the photographer’s ability to merge effortless glamour with cinematic storytelling. Set within the opulent interiors of Paris’ Hotel Raphael, Moss reclines with nonchalant elegance, surrounded by iconic CHANEL boxes, embodying the relaxed yet seductive spirit that defined 1990s fashion imagery. Elgort’s warm, saturated palette enhances the richness of the red...
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Christy Turlington
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
“Christy Turlington” by Arthur Elgort is a striking black-and-white portrait that embodies the natural grace and understated strength that defined 1990s supermodel imagery. Captured ...
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Helena Christensen
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
“Helena Christensen” by Arthur Elgort is a timeless black-and-white portrait that captures the effortless elegance and quiet sensuality of one of the 1990s’ most iconic supermodels. ...
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Kristen McMenamy & Linda Evangelista, Fine Art Photography, 1991
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black and white portrait of supermodels Kristen McMenamy and Linda Evangelista. Both wear heavy makeup and wigs, Kristen gives Linda a kiss ...
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Kate Moss smoking, Paris - Portrait with cigarette, fine art photography, 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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'Swan Prince' - Baryshnikov with Uma Thurman in Tutu, fine art photography, 1987
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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Susan Holmes on Flying Point Road, Long Island, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Stephanie Seymour, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Natalia Simanova, Russian Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Shaun Casey, Italian Bazaar, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Naomi Campbell and Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Nadja Auermann, Ireland
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Yasmin Lebon, Azzedine Alaia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Dalma and Christiaan, Rome
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Christy Turlington and Mikahil Baryshnikov, Swan Prince, French Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Linda Evangelista, Guangxi, China
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Kate Moss, Nepal, VOGUE UK
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Kate Moss at Café Lipp, Paris, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Karlie Kloss, Atlantic Beach, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Jeny Howorth, Watermill, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Gia, Fire Island, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Emma S., Southampton, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Dexter Gordon, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Christy Turlington, New Orleans
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Christy Turlington, New York
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Amphitheater, Taormina, Sicily
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Lopatkina, Russian Vogue
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Kate Moss in Nepal, British Vogue - Model on elephant, fine art photography 1993
By Arthur Elgort
Located in Vienna, AT
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Christy Turlington at La Coupole, Paris, British VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Christy Turlington, Interview Magazine
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Gia, Fire Island, New York, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Karlie Kloss, Teen VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Linda Evangelista, VOGUE Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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The Rolling Stones
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Mad Max, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Models after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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New York City, VOGUE
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Midsummer Night's Dream: The Economist
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Fire Island
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Helena Christensen, New Orleans, VOGUE UK
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Olga at Vaganova School, St. Petersberg, VOGUE Russia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Naomi Campbell in Paris
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
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Kate Moss at Cafe Lipp, Paris, VOGUE Italia
By Arthur Elgort
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is an Edition of 30. All editions are signed by the photographer.
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