Greg Lotus
Greg Lotus | |
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| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Website | greglotus |
GREG LOTUS (born 1967) is an American fashion and portrait photographer based in Miami.[1] He is best known for merging nature with fashion, notably wild animals, which he incorporates into his fashion stories, creating his signature brand of strong, graphic, and integrated fantasy.[2]
His work has been featured internationally in magazines such as Vogue, GQ, W, Numero, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, among many others.[3] Lotus has done commercial campaigns for Cartier, L’Oreal, Swarovski, Neiman Marcus, Van Cleef & Arpels, Levi’s, and Escada. He has documented subjects from A-list Hollywood stars such as Eva Longoria, Channing Tatum, Penelope Cruz, Liam Hemsworth, Megan Fox, Nick Jonas, Pierce Brosnan, Milla Jovovich, Monica Bellucci, Kim Kardashian, Margot Robbie, Anna Kendrick, and Chloe Sevigny.[4]
Early life and education
Lotus was born and raised in West Virginia. His foray into photography commenced unexpectedly during a school trip to New York City in 1985 when Eileen Ford of Ford Models scouted him for a modeling assignment. Despite not finding fulfillment in the role, the modeling assignment led him to venture into photography. In his early twenties, Lotus began capturing test shots for fellow models, which led to him receiving subsequent requests to photograph other models.
Career
Lotus started his career in 1991 in Miami, where his first assignment was for a bridal magazine.[5]
As a distinguished fashion photographer, Lotus's work has been featured in major American, European, and Asian publications, such as Vogue, GQ, W, Numero, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, among many others.
In 2011, Lotus curated "IMPRESSIONS," his first solo exhibition in New York City, displaying 34 pieces that offered a comprehensive retrospective featuring highlights from his extensive tenure at Italian Vogue. This success led to further acclaim, with his work prominently featured at Art Basel in Miami in 2012 and 2020. The Art Basel 2020 collection represented Lotus’s two decades of photographic collection, primarily drawn from magazine editorials.[6]
Amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lotus actively collaborated with several stakeholders, including interior designers, design firms, galleries, and art curators, to showcase his photography collection.[7]
In 2017, Lotus released his first limited edition book, "Shadow and Light," published by Gate House Publishing.
In addition to his editorial work, Lotus has contributed to advertising campaigns for renowned brands such as Escada, L'Oreal, Swarovski, Cartier, Levi's, Neiman Marcus, and Van Cleef & Arpels. He is a sought-after portrait photographer in Hollywood, having photographed various stars and celebrities including Isabelle Adjani, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, Penelope Cruz, Megan Fox, Liam Hemsworth, Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale, Pierce Brosnan, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton, Dita Von Teese, Anna Kendrick, Milla Jovovich, Channing Tatum, Lisa Marie Presley, Paulina Rubio, Mary J. Blige, Gus Van Sant, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Hurley, Heather Graham, Monica Bellucci, William Levy, and Chloe Sevigny, among others.[8]
References
- ↑ "Greg Lotus - Overview". Rosenbaum Contemporary. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Greg Lotus - 48 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy". www.artsy.net. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "GREG LOTUS". These Fine Walls. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Greg Lotus | MAC Art Galleries". macfineart. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Greg%20Lotus". 55MAX. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ Hollis, Tyler (29 July 2020). "Q&A With Vogue Photographer Greg Lotus, on His New Limited Edition Art Prints". In House. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ "Greg Lotus Photography on Previiew". Previiew.com. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ "Interview with fashion photographer Greg Lotus". Previiew.com. Retrieved 24 January 2024.