Tyler Mitchell: Fresh Eyes on Portrait & Fashion Photography Tyler Mitchell (born 1995) is an American photographer and filmmaker known for his vivid, dreamlike imagery that celebrates youth, identity, and Black culture. In 2018, he made history as the first Black photographer to shoot the cover of Vogue in its 125-year history, featuring Beyoncé. His work blends fine-art, editorial, and documentary influences, offering a poetic yet socially engaged vision of contemporary life. Camera Gear Began shooting as a teenager with a Canon DSLR , which he used to film skateboarding and travel videos before turning to still photography. Frequently photographs with medium-format film cameras such as the Mamiya RZ67 and Mamiya 7 II for portrait and fashion projects. Mamiya RZ 67 Mamiya 7 II Has been seen using Leica M6 film rangefinder cameras in editorial and gallery work. Leica M6 Often works with Kodak Portra and Ektar color film stocks for their luminous tones and...
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