While the fashion world is full of immensely talented photographers, there are a select few that become household names and whose work is synonymous with pushing the envelope, and this gallery of Craig McDean captures demonstrates why the British photographer makes that list.
Along with photographers like Terry Richardson, Steven Meisel, Mario Testino and Mario Sorrenti, Craig McDean is a force in the fashion industry. McDean no longer works in his hometown of Manchester and is now based in New York City instead.
He has shot some of the biggest names in the industry, and his work is regularly featured in elite magazines like Vogue and W. McDean has also shot ad campaigns for the most respected fashion houses in the world, like Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent.
Check out this gallery of Craig McDean captures for a look at the work of one of the most respected photographers of the past few decades.
65 Striking Craig McDean Captures
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Badass Dancer Shoots
Freja Beha Erichsen is a 'Tough Ballerina' in Interview Magazine
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Lingerie Baseball Spreads
Model Jac in Interview Magazine Gets Athletic in Her Underwear
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Greaser Hairstyles for Women
MaxMara SS09 Campaign Channels John Travolta in Grease
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Cotton Candy Pink Hair
Natalia Vodianova Shows She Has Balls In This W Magazine Layout
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Androgynous Couple Photography
The Interview Magazine August 2010 Spread Explores Modern Romance
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Alluring School Girl Spreads
The Vogue Italia Craig McDean Editorial is Mad Hot
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Rebellious Celebtography
Kristen Stewart Flips the Bird in Interview Magazine
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Frolicking Family Photoshoots
Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 Fall/Winter 'Meet the Hilfigers' Campaign
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Romantic Bedroom Shoots
Sienna Miller in the New Craig McDean Photoshoot
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Sultry Sailor Shoots
The Lara Stone Vogue November 2011 Editorial Features Female Boating Fashion
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Fashionista Superheroes
Photographer Craig McDean Explores the Exciting World of Fashion
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Fierce Accessory Shoots
Rocking Out With Rihanna in W Magazine
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Proper Punk Photography
The January Jones W Editorial See the Mad Men Star Shed Her Primness
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Wild Rockitorials
Craig McDean's 'Gimme More' for Interview Exemplifies Fashion
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Coordinated Umbrella Hats
100% Fashion Editorial for W Magazine Shows Best of Fall 2009
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Rainbow-Brite Shoots
The Juliane Gruner by Craig Mcdean Shoot Sparkles With Color
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Shiny Aquamarine Swimwear
Scarlett Johansson Craig McDean Photos Showcase Sophistication
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Glamorous Goths
Italian Vogue Shows Freaky Fashions in June Issue
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Chess Piece Couture
Tilda Swinton Turns a Futuristic Eye to Craig McDean in AnOther Magazine
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Mismatched Flashback Fashions
'Couture Clown of Psychedelic Cowgirl' by Craig McDean
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Whimsical Watercolor Editorials
Craig Mcdean Shoots a Mystical Karen Elson
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Sparkling Fur Spreads
'It's a Matter of Glam' in Vogue Italia for October 2009
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Seductive Makeup Campaigns
Megan Fox is the New Face of Armani Cosmetics
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Exaggerated Prom Couture
The Lara Stone W Magazine Editorial for April 2011 is Retro Glam
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Blurry Fashion Shoots
Raw 'Emotion' in W Magazine
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Multi-Hued Hairitorials
Model Natasha Poly Gets 'Glam and Sporty' in Vogue Italia
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Colorful Quiffs
Karlie Kloss Follows Craig McDean's 'The Now Guidelines' for Vogue Italia
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Gothic Avian Fashion
Alexander McQueen's Bird-Inspired Campaign
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Fraternal Fairtytale Fashion
Enchanting 'Fly by Night' Editorial in W Magazine
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Blurry Perfume Ads
The Versace Vanitas Fragrance Campaign Stars Lindsey Wixson
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Romantic 1930s-Inspired Shoots
The Isabel Lucas Interview November Editorial is Wistful and Dreamy
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Watercolor Fantasy Couture
'Pure Wonder' in Vogue Italia
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Handcuffed Starlet Photography
The Blake Lively Interview Magazine Spread is Sultry & Serious
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Lustrous Ivory Lookbooks
'So Pure So Modern' by Craig McDean Flaunts Gloss and Gauze
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Aerodynamic Futuristic Fashion
Craig McDean Takes You Through A 'Timewarp' in W Magazine
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Retro Diner Photography
Amy Adams is Captured by Craig McDean for W Magazine
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Graffiti-Eyed Editorials
The Technicolored 'My Space' for Interview Magazine
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Snakeskin Sci-Fi Editorials
The Zuzanna Bijoch July 2011 Interview Magazine Spread is Futuristic
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Freaky Sanatorium Editorials
Stocking-Covered Faces in Interview Magazine
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Platinum Blonde Editorials
Mary-Kate Olsen Gets Angelic for Craig McDean in Interview Mag
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Fashion Ads On the Rocks
CK by Calvin Klein S/S ‘09
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Lubed-Up Layouts
A Slippery Marion Cotillard for AnOther Magazine
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Strong Structured Screen Stars
Jennifer Garner Shines in W Magazine
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Sporty Springwear Shoots
Craig McDean Captures Elegance and Athleticism for Vogue US
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Bubblicious Fashion Shoots
This Lara Stone for Interview Magazine Spread is Bubbling with Style
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Technicolor Pigtails
‘Glam & Sporty' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Ultra-Chic
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Crowded Couture Spreads
Multiple Models and Fashions for 'Run of the Show' in W
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Destitute Divas
W's Derelect Editorial Features Dior Shopping Bags as Dresses
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Red Biker Suits
The Future is Here for the ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 Campaign
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Flushed Fuchsia Campaigns
The Versus by Versace Spring Summer 2010 Ad is All in Pink
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Paper Bag Fashion
Sasha Pivovarova Wears High Fashion Scraps for W Magazine
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Modeling Fashion Designers
2009 CFDA Journal Shows Playful Designers as Models
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Fiery Female Rockstar Shoots
The Florence Welsh Interview October 2011 Photos are Enchanting
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Whirlwind Hairtography
Big Hair & Outfits in the 'Supersize Me' Interview April 2011 Spread
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Makeup Mirror Fashiontography
Model Anna Jagodzinska Gets 'Face Time' in W Magazine
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Fashionably Blurry
Gisele Bundchen Flexes for Craig McDean in Interview Magazine
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Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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Fashionably Blurry Photography
Drew Kelly Moves Fast For David Wang
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Fashion Celeb-Rations
Female Celebrities Help AnOther Magazine Focus on 'The Decade in Style'
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Shaggy White Dresses
IMG Models are the 'Best In Show' in W Magazine
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Living Fashion Paintings
Artistic Ads for Lanvin Menswear S/S '09 by Craig McDean
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Famed Fashion Covers
Interview Magazine February 2011 Spotlights Tom Ford's Success
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Exuberant Floratorials
Crimson-haired Karen Elson is ‘Playing the Field' in Vogue
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Modern Shoe Collections
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Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
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Co-Designed Mens Apparel Collections
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Ultra-Luxurious Resort Campaigns
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Music Icon-Headed Fashion Collections
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Thematically Focused Ready-To-Wear Capsules
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Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
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Tyler McGillivary Debuts the Playful Midnight Breakfast
Subtly Exaggerated Sophisticated Silhouettes
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Christian Louboutin Debuts Its First Eyewear Collection
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High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion
Studio Nicholson FW25 Refines Military Shapes with Textures
Elegantly Subdued Retail Settings
Ann Demeulemeester Opened a New Boutique in Milan
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
Sultry Black-And-White Fashion Campaigns
Ludovic De Saint Sernin Emphasizes Power and Sensuality
Actor-Honoring Photo Prints
Sonic Editions Celebrates the Life of Robert Redford
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Sophisticated Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Vivienne Westwood Spotlights Its Fall 2026 Collection
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
Influencer-Supported Worldwide Promotional Campaigns
GUESS? Taps Chiara Ferragni for Its Campaign
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Malcolm Davis Architecture Rebrands as MDa Studios
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Pop Icon-Headed Fragrance Films
Madonna Appears in Dolce & Gabbana's Fragrance Campaign Film
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns
Ian Brown Stars in New POUR HOMME and NEIGHBORHOOD Campaign
Urban-Inspired Outwear Campaigns
Moose Knuckles is the 'Pulse of the City' for Fall/Winter 2025
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Cinematic Denim Campaigns
Levi’s Enlists Shaboozey and Matty Matheson to Reimagine Western Staples
Portrait Photography Books
Annie Leibovitz Book Compiles Decades of Cultural Portrait Work
Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules
Stella McCartney Has Presented Its Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
Concept Eyewear Campaigns
The Gentle Monster 2026 Bouquet Collection Campaign Stars FKA Twigs
Surreal Art Exhibitions
The Jeffrey Deitch Art Gallery Hosts Joe Coleman’s 'Carnival' Exhibition
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns
Vogue Eyewear Unveils Its 'No Rules Club' SS25 Campaign
Glam Actress-Starring Beauty Campaigns
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Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Luxe Formalwear Campaigns
Jude Bellingham Stars in Louis Vuitton's 2026 Formalwear Campaign
Artist-Adorned Contemporary Fashion Capsules
The Stella McCartney x Jeff Koons Capsule is Chic
Porcelain Doll-Inspired High-Fashion Runways
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Luxe Formal Menswear Campaign
Jude Bellingham Fronts Louis Vuitton SS26 with Refined Modernity
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Date Night-Inspired Womenswear Collections
Tyler McGillivary's Date Night Capsule Turns Heads
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Archetypal Fashion Debuts
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Athlete-Centered Denim Campaigns
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