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On the Quiet Celebrity Photographers Who Shaped the Form

Beyond the famous celebrity photographers, several quieter figures shaped what celebrity photography became. An essay on these less-discussed but influential practitioners.

Eva Marsh May 3, 2026 5 min read

Reflections

On the Ethics of Photographing Public Figures

Photographing public figures involves substantial ethical questions. An essay on the considerations that distinguish responsible from problematic celebrity photography.

Eva Marsh May 3, 2026 5 min read

Iconic Images

On the Iconic Image: What Makes Specific Photographs Persist

Some photographs become iconic — referenced repeatedly, persist across generations, remain recognizable across decades. An essay on what produces iconic status.

Eva Marsh May 3, 2026 5 min read

Photographers

On Annie Leibovitz and the Photographer-as-Author Tradition

Annie Leibovitz transformed celebrity photography into a form where the photographer's vision matters as much as the subject. An essay on her…

Eva Marsh May 3, 2026 5 min read

Portraiture

On the Portrait Tradition That Shapes Celebrity Photography

Celebrity photography draws on a longer portrait tradition that extends back centuries. An essay on the tradition's conventions and how they continue…

Eva Marsh May 3, 2026 4 min read

Visual Culture

On the Photographs That Define How We See Public Figures

Specific photographs come to define how we visualize specific public figures. An essay on what produces these defining images and why some…

Eva Marsh May 3, 2026 5 min read