Probably my favorite fashion photographers today are the team of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Maybe this is not a word used in photography critiques, but "stunning" is my immediate reaction. The imagery is saturated -- fully saturated -- and I don't just mean colour or exposure. There is an overall richness and depth aesthetically and in the emotional impact of the photographs. Their work is not just confined to what goes on behind the camera or with their impeccable lighting -- they are equally involved in the hair and make-up room. They put their stamp on everything that goes into a shot. They live and breathe fashion.
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott met in England in 1994. Alas is from Istanbul, Turkey and Piggott from Bangor, Wales. They credit Guy Bourdin's Charles Jourdan advertising campaign from the 1970s as some of their inspiration. (See my posts on Guy Bourdin.) They are the "it" photographers ... their work in fashion and portraiture has landed them large advertising campaigns and constant editorial work --they are in hot demand ... and I'm guessing that pretty much everyone wants to be photographed by them. (Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott are represented by Art Partner.)
Shakira
Natalie Portman
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Ron Cristiano for Emporio Armani Underwear, 2010
Cindy Crawford
Cameron Diaz
David and Victoria Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear
Abbey Lee Kershaw for Versace
for Alexander McQueen, Fall 2006
Lara Stone (foreground) for Calvin Klein Jeans
Lara Stone for Paris Vogue 
for DSquared2, 2009
Lara Stone in Dolce & Gabbana, Fall 2007 (not sure if they know of Jan Saudek or took any inspiration from him, but this could be influenced by his work)
Mariacarla Boscono for Loewe, Madred (this would appear to be influenced by Guy Bourdin, from whom they say they took some of their inspiration)
Jennifer Lopez for Louis Vuitton
for Gucci Spring 2010 Campaign
From the "Pin Up" Series, shot for W Magazine, 2008
From the "Pin Up" Series, shot for W Magazine, 2008
From the "Pin Up" Series, shot for W Magazine, 2008
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