Fujifilm video profiles the most famous painter you've never heard of
If you consume portrait and fashion photographs, there's a good chance you've seen the work of Sarah Oliphant. She's the artist behind the prolific Olphiant Studio photo backdrops, which have been used by some of the biggest names in the photography industry. Browsing through the client list on her website shows just how significant her work is, with her backdrops showing up in imagery for Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, The New York Times, GQ, Victoria's Secret and so much more. Photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Martin Schoeller, David LaChapelle, Richard Avedon and Anne Geddes have all used Oliphant backdrops. A recently released film directed by award-winning documentary photographer Anna Andersen on Fujifilm USA's YouTube channel highlights Oliphant's work. The film discusses the complexity of legacy and family relationships, as Oliphant's daughter talks about navigating the experience of being the daughter of someone so successful. More than that, the short film served as a reminder and affirmation of how important details are in photographs. Backdrops are mostly intended to fade into the background. They aren't the focus of the image. Yet these hand-painted and, at times, custom-made Oliphant backdrops stand out from other backdrops because of the care that goes into them. There's a reason they are used by such important names in the photography and fashion worlds. They set the mood, add texture and depth, convey stories and guide focus. It's a good reminder to pay attention to the details even when working out in the world without backdrops.
If you consume portrait and fashion photographs, there's a good chance you've seen the work of Sarah Oliphant. She's the artist behind the prolific Olphiant Studio photo backdrops, which have been used by some of the biggest names in the photography industry. Browsing through the client list on her website shows just how significant her work is, with her backdrops showing up in imagery for Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, The New York Times, GQ, Victoria's Secret and so much more. Photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Martin Schoeller, David LaChapelle, Richard Avedon and Anne Geddes have all used Oliphant backdrops.
A recently released film directed by award-winning documentary photographer Anna Andersen on Fujifilm USA's YouTube channel highlights Oliphant's work. The film discusses the complexity of legacy and family relationships, as Oliphant's daughter talks about navigating the experience of being the daughter of someone so successful.
More than that, the short film served as a reminder and affirmation of how important details are in photographs. Backdrops are mostly intended to fade into the background. They aren't the focus of the image. Yet these hand-painted and, at times, custom-made Oliphant backdrops stand out from other backdrops because of the care that goes into them. There's a reason they are used by such important names in the photography and fashion worlds. They set the mood, add texture and depth, convey stories and guide focus. It's a good reminder to pay attention to the details even when working out in the world without backdrops.
