Arthur Elgort and the city that made him
Briefly

Arthur Elgort has transformed fashion photography by moving it from studios to the streets of New York, capturing spontaneous elegance in candid shots. During a recent conversation at The Photography Show, he reflected on four decades of his career alongside his daughter, Sophie Elgort, and Dara Allen. They discussed the creative process, the evolution of photography from film to digital, and even the role of modern platforms like Instagram in contemporary photography. Elgort, still actively shooting daily, shared insights about maintaining spontaneity in art.
"For Arthur Elgort, the streets of New York have always been the ultimate studio... capturing fleeting elegance in his candid shots."
"Elgort appeared in conversation with his daughter, photographer Sophie Elgort, and fashion director and model Dara Allen... about rooftops, phone booths, elephants..."
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