Imogen Cunningham: Masters of the Camera, Book Design
This book design publishing mockup is for museum-goers and the cultured elite. They buy this book for their coffee table because the images make a good conversation piece. They are interested in how unusual and elegant these photos are. I chose Imogen Cunningham for my photographer because of her focus on shape, form, texture, as well as her ability to make everyday objects seem extraordinary. My goal was to highlight the elegant and unique nature of Cunningham’s photography, comparing the graceful lines of her floral and body imagery. I also included some of her more unique and atypical portraits.
Viewing her work, it is sometimes hard to see the difference from her floral and body shots. They share similar texture, form, and lighting. I want to highlight this as museums tend to be about form, shape, lines and comparing/contrasting works of art. I think the target audience will appreciate this unique look and juxtaposition of similar, yet different images side-by-side.
The typefaces I chose were Bickham Script, Mrs Eaves OT and Mr Eaves San. I feel these three help provide the softness and humanity that is evident in Cunningham’s work. I felt they were a perfect compliment to the photographer who was both masterful and a bit quirky.
You can view the full size Imogen Cunningham: Masters of the Camera PDF (recommended). Or take a gander at the below images.
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Gasp! Guffaw! I’m shocked. Does your wife you’re looking at nudie women? ;-P