Take a picture, it might last longer.

I started back at university today and we begun the semester with an introduction to photography lecture.  I've come to find new photographers that I love because of this lecture, so here are a few of my favourites, old and new.

Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

I love these two, they shoot a lot for LOVE magazine and this particular image has some gorgeous colouring.  It now reminds me of Rihanna's video for 'Only Girl'.

Alasdair McLellan

Another photographer who shoots for LOVE magazine.  I love this picture of Abbey Clancy, it's classy, something you wouldn't think of a WAG.

Terry Richardson

I love this guys photo blog, he really captures great images of famous models or celebrities in general.  I love this picture of Marc Jacobs, it just speaks volumes about his relationship with Louis Vuitton, as well as a brilliant ad campaign. 

Juergen Teller

Juergen's photo's aren't exactly the most beautiful, but they get a natural message across.  He works a lot with Marc Jacobs and I like this ad campaign featuring Posh.  I couldn't find a decent size image of the one with her feet hanging out the bag.  

Helmut Newton

Isaac was a genius in mathematics, english and science but Helmut was a genius with his composition. To me, this shows women in a powerful light, the mans expression shows he is in the women's debt.  

Louise Dahl-Wolfe

Paris, Dior and dogs.  Need I say more? I love the composition and the black and white makes the photo that much more classical.  

"I've always wanted to live a mans life in a womans body" - Diane Von Furstenburg

Diane Von Furstenburgs fall collection for DVF is all about femininity against masculinity.  Her favourite look for fall seems to be the blazer and how to make it feminine whether it is to add gold metallic tweed to the jacket or adding rosettes or even taking a simple pinstripe jacket and making it tailored. 

With trousers also making a comeback this season DVF has added their own lipstick stamp to them by taking tailored trousers and making them just above ankle length.

DVF also included dresses in their fall collection adding the contrast between femininity and masculinity. 

All photographs taken by Terry Richardson.