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P H O T O G R A P H E R
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H E N R I K
B Ü L O W
PHOTOGRAPHER — HENRIK BÜLOW ECCO EXOSTRIKE / 83231451052
For all the modernity and freshness of
from people all over the world is the
Henrik Bülow's photography, his images
way I keep up as a photographer.
often evoke the old masters of the
Travelling and shooting make me
Renaissance. Bearded, tattooed and
happy."
with a contemporary aesthetic that is much in demand with the world's
Another strong influence on Bülow —
fashion magazines and leading brands,
whose work has been showcased in
the Dane says he tries to "imitate
multiple exhibitions, including three at
Italian Renaissance painters such as
the Copenhagen Photo Festival — is
Michelangelo." They inspire him to
his former mentor and boss, the iconic
"create a beautiful light" and to shape
American photographer Irving Penn.
his compositions in the studio or on
After completing his education in
location.
Denmark in 1999, Bülow moved to New York to work as an assistant for
Bülow, who shot the ECCO Lifestyle
Penn, who was one of the most cele-
Campaign for Spring/Summer 2019,
brated photographers of the twentieth
travels about 200 days a year for his
century. In addition to being a portrait
work. Wherever he is in the world, he
and fashion photographer, Penn also
seeks out art galleries and museums for
shot still lifes, such as cigarette butts and
inspiration. "I also meet a lot of people,
rotting fruit, and the New York Times
and that, along with my travels and the
once described his pictures as "casual
art, is where I get my inspiration," says
yet exquisite in every way."
Bülow. "Always looking for inspiration
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