Joel Peter Witkin

The work of Joel Peter Witkin is one of the most unique photographs ever produced. All these portraits deal with taboo subjects and people. Most of the time the contrast is high. There is a variety of pictures; in terms of composition some are simple with blank background and some are with a busy background and what makes the images interesting is the unity and continuity between the background and the subject. The images are really graphic. In terms of lighting some have harsh lighting and some have soft lighting. Usually subjects are centered. These photographs are chaotically organized. All images have hand movements or at least emphasize the area around the hand.