Antony Crook was born in Bolton (in Greater Manchester). He studied photography in Edinburgh and upon graduating moved to London. His successes have come mainly in menswear. Portraits shot for the likes of GQ, Men’s Vogue, and the Rig-Out, providing solid grounding of the bulk of his work.
Crook has shot stars – among them artist David Hockney, musician Pharrel Williams, and director Tim Burton. He’s also, as the above will suggest, shot a number of winning lifestyle and menswear product looks. Crook has recently launched a new website, and from that I want to highlight his often overlooked landscape work. In it, he captures places ranging from his home town of Bolton, Colorado, and Goa, India. Each subject lends itself well to Crook’s great capacity to capture natural light. There is an emphasis on the rugged, and in the case of the urban environment the raw, which brings the landscape in line with Crook’s portraiture. (via Curated).
More examples follow.
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Thank god for photographers who still appreciate craft.
Antony’s photographs are delicate but powerful, and beautifully cinematic. He has a distinct style, refreshingly intimate and nuanced. He is an artist.
really beautiful stuff. reminds me of kind of a new ECM aesthetic. thanks for posting this.
Crook’s a stud. I love it.
I love Antony’s work. His images are poetic, beautiful and timeless.
the lads a legend – its about time more people were aware of the fact
The photography has soul. Each lamdscape leaves me emotionally connected. They are beautiful
Check out his portraits, just as mystifying as his landscapes.
I just love it, he’s a real whizz. Core blimey. Bet he’s a really nice guy too.
Very easy to feel at peace yet connected with each image. More please
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I wonder…are these shot with an analog camera? Love this style!
I’ve hired Antony on a few occasions and he is not only an amazing photographer but he’s an absolute dream to work with. His calm, studied consideration of each shot relaxes everyone on set and gets the very best out of them. As for his images, well they speak for themselves.
If anyone is in Manchester, UK, check out the Hoardings around the Town Hall/Central Library development, where Antony’s beautiful Mancunian portraits feature prominately. Great work.