Beauty and truth are two of the things to which artists aspire the most . That ’ s the case with acclaimed photographer David Vance , whose quest manifests itself in the form of compelling images of beautiful men , and has for more than 30 years of publishing in numerous vehicles .
It ’ s understandable that David would focus his work on the male figure . He has said that his Italian roots helped prompt a passion for classic works of art , form and theme . That passion has evolved into a distinct style in his work as a photographer . For more than three decades , David has been celebrating the masculine form in countless photo shoots , books , calendars , magazine spreads , published monographs and more . Inspired by his classic roots , he has photographed editorial and advertising assignments for the likes of Cosmopolitan , Men ’ s Health , Rolling Stone , Interview and many other publications . He ’ s taken celebrity portraits of stars ranging from Lil ’ Wayne to Luciano Pavarotti , bringing to each assignment his distinct eye for capturing the essence of the subject .
For many , David ’ s best-known works are his photography books of beautiful men . His books have captured some of the most stunning men in the world , showcasing his unique ability to pair classic style , tones and looks with modern men . His work conveys a sense of beauty that is simultaneously immortal and innocent , soulful , yet erotically charged .
“ I enjoy letting models see themselves the way I see them ,” David told Wire Magazine . “ It gives them a sense of confidence to see their potential . Then , publishing shares the outcome of that with the world .”
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