I chose to look at photos from the 60s/70s because I find them more inspiring and iconic, especially as these days when singers have their photo taken its usually a remake of a iconic photo of another singer. I usually find inspiration in photos from different decades.
1. Marianne Faithfull by Gered Mankowitz - I saw this photo years ago and at the time i didn't know who it was but everything about it captures my eye, the surroundings, the clothes, the men in the background/reflection in the mirror and especially the pose. Theres something welcoming about her body language and then she has this look on her face that you can't read.
2. Joan Baez By Richard Avedon - I don't actually know who this singer is but i liked the expression on her face almost as if shes been asked a question she doesnt understand and Avedon has captured her face as soon as it appeared on her face.
3. Janis Joplin By Richard Avedon - I like how Janis stands out from the gray background which is hard to achieve in a black and white photo. One of the things thats i'm captivated by in a photograph is if the photographer has captured on off gaurdness of the sitter which reveals an insight into the person even if it is very slight, which I think has been achieved in this photo. I also like how you can see lots of detail in what Janis is wearing even the delicateness of her sleeves.
4.Patti Smith By Robert Mapplethorpe - The pose is almost sysmetrical and you can't quite tell what her expression is suggesting. Her eyes look almost childlike and feline. This is a simple photo but extremely effective photo that i could stare at or hours.
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