Craig McDean

Photographer

Craig McDean is a renowned photographer and filmmaker whose work repeatedly appears in publications such as i-D, W, Vogue, AnOther Magazine and Interview. He has photographed campaigns for brands including Christian Dior, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Emporio Armani, Estée Lauder and Calvin Klein. In 1999, McDean created his highly anticipated book, 'I Love Fast Cars', highlighting the world of drag racing. In 2004, his second book, Lifescapes, was released. In 2008 McDean was the recipient of the ICP Infinity Award. Previous to photography, McDean had trained and worked as a mechanic before attending Mid Cheshire College. Soon McDean became the photographer assistant to famed photographer, Nick Knight, McDean later moved to New York to pursue fashion photography fulltime. McDean, now represented by Art + Commerce New York is now married to model turned stylist, Tabitha Simmons.