Mark Abrahams (photographer) explained

Mark Abrahams (born 1958) is an American fashion and portrait photographer whose work has been featured in Bazaar,[1] Glamour, GQ, The New York Times Magazine,[2] V, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.[3] [4] He has created portraits of high-profile celebrities in raw, black and white detail.[5]

Early life

Abrahams was born in Santa Ana, California, and discovered photography when he was given a Nikon FM camera. In the 1980s, Abrahams worked as a truck driver by day, while at night he developed film and retouched negatives in a darkroom he created out of his bathroom.[6] [7] By the early 1990s Abrahams was photographing musicians and supermodels. His editorial shots appeared in international editions of Vogue, GQ, and other publications.[7] [8]

Career

Portraits and Editorial

Abrahams has created photographs for over 30 years. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, GQ, Vanity Fair, Interview Magazine, and more. In 2015, he photographed Sharon Stone and Allison Williams for Harper's Bazaar[9] [10] Abrahams has photographed multiple covers for Vogue,[11] and has had over 630 editorial photographs featured in prestigious fashion magazines and journals.[12] The photographer explains that in his portrait and editorial work, “The intent of it is to strip away all the norms and expectations and get to the heart of the matter." He has photographed icons such as Julianne Moore, George Clooney, James Franco, Kate Winslet, Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Sean Diddy Combs, and Dennis Hopper, as well as figures from politics, arts, and sports, including Michelle Obama, Ed Ruscha, and Evander Holyfield.[13] "His subjects are not just famous, but often 'important.'"[2] Annie Lebovitz explained about Abrahams, "Mark’s portraits are very clear & simple. It makes celebrities into people. I see the people. The portraits are direct."[14]

Advertising

Abrahams photos have been used in advertisement campaigns including:

Exhibitions and Publications

"Two Colors"

Abrahams' work has been presented at international art exhibits including the Jaguar Summer Museum in Moscow called "Two Colors".[25] [26]

Mark Abrahams

In 2011, Abrahams released a book of candid black-and-white portraits featuring celebrities and personal photos titled Mark Abrahams.[7] [27] [28] Annie Lebovitz hosted Abrahams' self-titled book launch.[29] "Annie said that when she looks at [his] images, she sees the person and not the celebrity."

Personal life

Family

He is married to designer Alexis Abrahams. The couple have one daughter together.[30]

Charity

Abrahams has had charitable projects with FINCA, Hope for Haiti Now, and MSK Cancer Research.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Allison Williams For Harper: The Fashion Shoot. 2015-11-02. 2016-08-16.
  2. Web site: The Boldfaced and the Beautiful. Heyman. Stephen. 2016-08-16. 2011-11-02.
  3. Homeagency.com. “Mark Abrahams”, “Home Agency”. Retrieved on 20 May 2014.
  4. http://www.markabrahams.com/covers-2/ “Covers”
  5. Web site: 'Two Colors' Unnerves Celebs. 2016-08-16. 2012-09-26.
  6. Web site: Mark Abrahams - Photographer. 2016-08-16.
  7. Artbook.com “Mark Abrahams”, “Artbook.com”. Retrieved on 20 May 2014.
  8. Models.com. “Mark Abrahams”, “Models.com” Retrieved on 20 May 2014.
  9. Web site: 2015-08-17 . Sharon Stone Goes Nude For Harper's Bazaar . 2016-08-16 . The Huffington Post.
  10. Web site: 2015-11-02 . Allison Williams For Harper: The Fashion Shoot . 2016-08-16.
  11. Web site: VOGUE . 2016-08-16 . MARK ABRAHAMS.
  12. Web site: Portfolio . 2016-08-16 . Portfolio.
  13. Web site: Mark Abarahams shoots Cindy Crawford Centrefold Magazine. Centrefold Magazine. 2016-08-16.
  14. Web site: Mark Abrahams Photography Book Launch Event. Yvonne. Socially Superlative. 2016-08-16.
  15. Web site: Susan Sarandon, 69, Is the Gorgeous New Face of L'Oréal Paris!. 2016-01-08. en-US. 2016-08-16.
  16. Web site: Susan Sarandon Is The New Face Of L'Oréal. NYLON. 2016-08-16. 2016-01-08.
  17. Web site: L'Oreal – Portfolio One. portfolioone.com. 2016-08-16.
  18. Web site: HELENA SOPAR – AVON CAMPAIGN / PHOTO BY MARK ABRAHAMS. 2011-07-01. HIGHER MODELS - blog. 2016-08-16.
  19. Web site: Neiman Marcus – Portfolio One. portfolioone.com. 2016-08-16.
  20. Web site: Chuck Taylor: "CONNECTIVITY" Print Ad by Anomaly New York. Coloribus.com. 2016-08-16.
  21. Web site: Catherine Zeta-Jones LA Family. www.lafamily.com. 2016-08-16.
  22. Web site: thebarberoshop - Personal network. cargocollective.com. 2016-08-16.
  23. Web site: Mark Abrahams - Timeline Facebook. www.facebook.com. 2016-08-16.
  24. Web site: Meet Omega's New Star: Naomie Harris. 2015-11-02. en-US. 2016-08-16.
  25. Belan, Kelly. “Jaguar Brings Mark Abrahams’s “Two Colours” Photo Gallery to Moscow”, “PopSop.com” 10 September 2012. Retrieved on 20 May 2014.
  26. Kleiner, Yeugenia. “‘Two Colors' Unnerves Celebs”, “The Moscow Times”, Moscow, 27 September 2012. Retrieved on 20 May 2014.
  27. Book: Frey, James. Mark Abrahams. Abrahams. Mark. 2011-10-31. Damiani. 9788862081382. Bologna, Italy. English.
  28. Web site: Mark Abrahams by Mark Abrahams, Hardcover Barnes & Noble. Noble. Barnes &. www.barnesandnoble.com. 2016-08-16.
  29. Web site: The Cannon Canon: Mark Abrahams Photo Exhibit - theFashionSpot. 2011-12-23. en-US. 2016-08-16.
  30. Web site: Mark Abrahams Facebook. www.facebook.com. 2016-08-16.

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