Robert Farber
Robert Farber’s style has helped to influence a generation of photographers through vast public exposure of his work. His books have sold well over a half a million copies. Seventy of his images have been published as posters and distributed worldwide. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis brought Farber into Doubleday to publish his book "By The Sea," which won the Art Director’s award for color photography.
Farber’s fine-art photographs have been published in virtually every form. His work has been exhibited in Japan, Europe, and the United States.
Robert Farber’s commercial work includes major campaigns for fashion, beauty, and advertising clients. His editorial and advertising work has appeared in several major magazines in the United States and abroad.
Robert Farber received the Photographer of the Year Award in 1987 from the Photographic Manufacturers Association. In 1995 he received the ASP International Award, given by the Professional Photographers of America and The American Society of Photographers. This award has been given to those who have made a significant contribution to the science and art of photography. Some previous recipients of this award include Dr. Edwin Land (inventor of the Polaroid), George Hurrell, and National Geographic.
Farber’s work with nudes in fine art as well as in the commercial realm is known and respected. He has lectured for Ogilvy & Mathers on the “Nude in Advertising.” ASMP requested to use Farber's nudes as an example of the artistic application in support of the National Endowment of Arts, after its backing of the controversial Mapplethorpe/Serrano exhibition. His book, "Farber Nudes," was also included the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis estate collection.
In 1996 Robert Farber founded Photoworkshop.com. Today Photoworkshop.com is the most visited educational photography site on the internet. Photoworkshop.com is sponsored and endorsed by some of the most prestigious Corporations and Organizations in photography.
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