Albert Watson

Albert Watson Biography

Albert Watson has made his mark as one of the world’s most successful fashion and commercial photographers over the last four decades. Albert Watson's striking images have appeared on more than 250 covers of Vogue around the world and have been featured in countless other publications, from Rolling Stone to Time to Vibe. Albert Watson's subjects have included rock stars, rappers, actors and other celebrities. Albert Watson has also photographed hundreds of successful advertising campaigns for major corporations, such as the Gap, Levi’s, Revlon and Chanel. Additionally, Albert Watson has directed more than 600 TV commercials. All the while, Albert Watson has spent a great deal of time working on personal projects, creating stunning images from his travels, from Marrakech to Las Vegas to the Orkneys. Albert Watson's commercial and fine art photography has been exhibited extensively worldwide. The photo industry bible, Photo District News, named Albert Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time.


Without a doubt, Albert Watson is an artist who greatly enriches our perception with his unique photographic view. Though the wide variety of Albert Watson's images reflects an effortless versatility, they are nevertheless identifiable as Albert Watson photographs by their sheer power and technical virtuosity whether it’s a portrait of a Las Vegas dominatrix or a close-up of King Tutankhamen’s glove. This single-minded commitment to perfection has made Albert Watson one of the world’s most sought-after photographers.

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