Craig McDean

Craig McDean is a photographer and filmmaker who is renowned for his striking fashion imagery and portraiture. Having discovered photography by taking pictures of his rocker friends in the North of England, McDean moved to London, where he assisted before striking out on his own with assignments for i-D and The Face. In 1999, McDean made his highly anticipated publishing debut with I Love Fast Cars, his homage to the world of drag racing and the community who love it. His second book, Lifescapes, was published by Steidl/Dangin and his 2014 and 2019 books with Rizzoli were released to much international acclaim. McDean currently lives in New York, and has photographed campaigns for Dior, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Estée Lauder, and Calvin Klein. He regularly contributes to a range of international fashion publications including W, American, British and Italian Vogue, Interview and Another Magazine. He is a 2008 recipient of the ICP Infinity Award and Presided over the 2019 International Festival of Fashion and Photography Festival in Hyeres, France.


Courtesy of the Artist and Spring Studios