Jonathan Becker 30 Years Analysis

Thirty years is considered to be the pearl years in marriage. In this case however the bride is a camera and the groom Jonathan Becker. Jonathan Becker is originally a New Yorker but at the age of 20 he left and went to apprentice for the ever so infamous Brassai in Paris, France; this year is being celebrated for his 30 year stint at Vanity Fair. Becker has photographed everyone from Madonna to Calvin Klein to Ben Affleck and everywhere from Beijing to Palm Beach to Aspen. To celebrate this monumental occasion Becker has a book of 130 of his photographs published by Assouline, and his first Solo Exhibition in 30 years and his first museum retrospective ever is at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia. (SCAD)
Jonathan Becker for photography was sparked young. During the artist talk Becker discussed his first commissioned piece coming into fruition …show more content…
Becker’s importance within the context of the art world goes without question. He along with a few others are the prototypes for the format that Vanity Fair. ("Jonathan Becker") In other words there photos set the foundation for how photography should be viewed in one the biggest supported and respected magazines in the world. He has not only done this but has also been setting this basis for 30 consecutive years. (SCAD) These images also helped influence that of modern photography and worked it into a staple in the Fine Arts. Subsequently, as a person Becker’s seems to be very modest, funny, and often very candid. His demeanor works to help his work because he is relatable because of the various stories that he can tell full of intrigue and excitement. However, if I had to sum up the essence of who Jonathan Becker is as a photographer I would like to quote him “My goal is always to make one good picture even if it’s one good picture a year it’s a picture of a repose it’s something there… One recognizes oneself in a subject usually in some