George Holz

George Holz is an American photographer whose work spans 30 years and includes nudes, fashion, and celebrity portraits. He is a native of Oak Ridge Tennessee, and graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California in 1980. While at Art Center, Holz assisted for Helmut Newton, who urged him to move to Milan to pursue his vision.

In Milan, Holz developed his own unique style.  Photo Italiana called him “a new up-and-comer with a unique independent style.”  In Europe, Holz’s work appeared in Italian Vogue, Lei, Linea Italiana, Madame Figaro and French Elle. After critical acclaim in Europe, he returned to Los Angeles for a short period where he photographed album covers, including a young Madonna  for the iconic “Borderline” album. He moved to New York City in the mid 1980’s and opened a studio in the Village.

In New York, his fashion and beauty work appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Interview Magazine, and the New York Times Magazine. Holz photographed many  advertising campaigns for diverse clients including Max Factor, DeBeers Diamonds,  and Elizabeth Arden. His “Gold” campaign for the International Gold Corp won him a Clio Award. A unique use of light, shadow, motion, and  composition continue to be his trademarks.

Holz took advantage of the sets, models, and locations that editorial and advertising work afforded him to pursue his personal work. He photographed a large series of nudes in his studio, juxtaposing them with animal bones and unusual industrial objects. Later, he turned his camera to photograph his  subjects on locations throughout the world: forests, jungles, deserts, rivers,  and vast landscapes.

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Angelina Jolie, photo by George Holz