From Annie Leibovitz to Petra Collins, L'OFFFICIEL celebrates the female photographers who reinvented the fashion world.

Women comprise some of the most important and impactful elements of fashion history, namely in the realm of photography. From the mastery of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/fashion-coffee-table-books-chanel-dior" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Annie Leibovitz</a> to the girl gaze aesthetic of Petra Collins to the fashion surrealism of Sarah Moon, the landscape of the fashion world today has long been captured and shaped through the lens of these women. For World Photography Day, L'OFFICIEL celebrates nine female fashion photographers and how their work changed the fashion industry.

Throughout the 20th century, Louise Dahl-Wolfe's photography defined beauty from the '30s to the '60s. Dahl-Wolfe worked closely with fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who together shaped the aesthetic of Harper's Bazaar. Her point of view showcased elegant, independent, and fashion-forward women, creating a new empowered standard for portraying women in photography.&nbsp;

Regina Relang was the quintessential fashion photographer of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/christian-siriano-furniture-collection-1st-dibs-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mid-century</a>. Regina Relang archived the fashion looks of the prominent fashion houses of the '50s and '60s, including <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/the-new-look-christian-dior-coco-chanel-rivalry-apple-tv-plus-tv-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christian Dior</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/yves-saint-laurent-fashion-exhibition-paris-six-museums-louvre" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yves Saint Laurent</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/pierre-cardin-60s-fashion-influence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pierre Cardin</a>. Her work was largely featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar,&nbsp;showcasing both Parisian chic and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/mod-makeup-trend-ariana-grande-positions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mod fashion</a> in her work.&nbsp;

Sarah Moon, a model turned photographer, has been producing distinctly dreamy fashion photos since the '70s. Moon's surreal, blurry look brought a painterly effect to her work, pushing the boundaries of what fashion photography can look like. Her avant-garde style fused perfectly with designers <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/yohji-yamamoto-spring-2019-mens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yohji Yamamoto</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/rei-kawakubo-commes-des-garcons-abstract-fashion-design-runway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rei Kawakubo</a>, whose pieces she frequently photographed.&nbsp;

Corinne Day was one of the most influential photographers of the '90s, known for launching the career of a then-teenage <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/young-kate-moss-90s-style-runway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Moss</a> and stylizing the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kurt-cobain-90s-grunge-style-impact" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grunge</a> era of photography. The quintessential '90s cool kid, her work is known for its rawness, intimacy, and, of course, the prolificity of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kate-moss-cecilia-bonstrom-zadig-voltaire-handbag-collaboration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Moss</a> throughout her portfolio.

Annie Leibovitz is one of photography's biggest names, crossing the threshold of strictly fashion photography into the broader scope of celebrity and culture. Her striking and whimsical style is recognizable and distinct, which has granted her the ability to capture the globe's most celebrated icons. With work in nearly every fashion magazine and subjects ranging from <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kate-moss-face-of-skims-loungewear-kim-kardashian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Moss</a> to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/john-lennon-yoko-ono-palm-beach-house-mansion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Lennon</a> to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kim-kardashian-officially-files-for-divorce-from-kanye-west" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kimye</a> to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/queen-elizabeth-reveals-royal-future-prince-charles-camilla-queen-consort" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queen Elizabeth II</a>, Leibovitz has seemingly photographed the world in its entirety.

Once a model and now one of fashion's most prolific photographers, Ellen Von Unwerth's work has cemented itself in history. In addition to her iconic advertising and editorial imagery, Unwerth is known for being at the helm of the<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/art/eternal-90s-galerie-duret-exhibition-supermodels-photography" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> '90s supermodel zeitgeist</a>, putting models like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/young-claudia-schiffer-90s-supermodel-karl-lagerfeld" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Claudia Schiffer</a> on the map. She has also shot a number of famous album covers, including <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/courtney-love-delvaux-interview-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hole's</a> Live Through This and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/rihanna-best-fashion-style-looks-age-birthday-pregnant-asap-rocky" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rihanna</a>'s Talk That Talk.&nbsp;

Collier Schorr's photography is portrait-based and highlights queer figures and experiences. With a knack for capturing both subcultural identities and mainstream stars, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/hari-nef-digital-issue-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hari Nef</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/is-harry-styles-releasing-new-music-this-month-hs3-new-album" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harry Styles</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/lady-gaga-house-of-gucci-red-carpet-premiere-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lady Gaga</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/zoe-kravitz-robert-pattinson-the-batman-movie-premiere-red-carpet-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoe Kravitz</a>, are just a few of many subjects. Schorr has been active since the late '80s, with a lot of her work being published in her own books.

The photographer who defined the modern female gaze, Petra Collins' dreamy and ethereal aesthetic defined the look of the 2010s and onwards. Whether in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/barbie-hyper-femininity-ultimate-act-of-feminism-coquettecore-bimbocore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hyper-feminine</a> cinematic scenes or soft portraits of celebrities like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/zendaya-wardrobe-malfunction-bulgari-valentino-suit-fashion-emergency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zendaya</a>, Collins' portfolio is for women, by women. <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">She has even ventured into fashion beyond just photography and launched a clothing collection called "I'm Sorry by Petra Collins" that fits the stories told in her photographs.&nbsp;

Cass Bird is a photographer with a playful, carefree, and personal style. With fashion editorials, presidential portraits, and captures of celebrity youth, Bird always looks to be placed at the center of contemporary culture. Her portfolio encompasses the likes of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-messika-jewelry-campaign-behind-the-scenes-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kendall Jenner</a>, Millie Bobbie Brown, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/lady-gaga-salma-hayek-reveal-sex-scene-cut-house-of-gucci-film" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Salma Hayek</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/bella-gigi-hadid-model-versace-spring-summer-2022-campaign-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gigi Hadid</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/obama-holiday-home-for-sale" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Obamas</a>.

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