Gianpaolo Barbieri is an Italian photographer who has been working in the fashion industry for over four decades. He is renowned for his iconic images of models, celebrities, and fashion shows.
Born in Milan in 1945, Barbieri began his career as a photographer in the early 1970s. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style of photography, which combined elements of fashion and art. His work was featured in magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle.
Throughout his career, Barbieri has photographed some of the world's most famous faces including Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and Claudia Schiffer. He has also worked with top designers such as Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace. His work has been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
In addition to his fashion photography, Barbieri has also created a number of documentary films about Italian culture and history. His films have been shown at festivals such as Cannes and Venice Film Festival.
Barbieri continues to work as a photographer today and is considered one of the most influential figures in fashion photography.