Irving Penn

Irving Penn

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Biography

Irving Penn was an American photographer known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. Penn's career included work at Vogue magazine, and independent advertising work for clients including Issey Miyake and Clinique.

"Photographing a cake can be art."

Irving Penn

"Using simple equipment and daylight alone is for me a pleasure and a replenishment."

Irving Penn

"A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective."

Irving Penn