Photographer Richard Warren Gibson Expands Fashion Photography Reach
Philadelphia-based photographer Richard Warren Gibson, operating as Youngkingsmedia, has advanced his work in fashion photography. He has collaborated with makeup artist Shanique Savage to produce notable images.
Philadelphia-based beauty and runway photographer and retoucher Richard Warren Gibson, known online as Youngkingsmedia, has been expanding his presence in the fashion photography industry. Gibson has partnered with makeup artist Shanique Savage, also known as Savage MakeupArts, to create a portfolio of striking images.
Gibson's career path began in Philadelphia's nightlife scene as a photographer. Through networking with entrepreneurs and designers in this environment, he gained opportunities to photograph press events and fashion shows, which ignited his passion for fashion photography. Despite initial limitations in skills and equipment, Gibson persevered, learning technical aspects of photography such as retouching, lighting, and concept execution through hands-on experience.
His stylistic influences are drawn from street fashion and the production aesthetics of publications like Fader, Vogue, XXL, and Elle. Gibson is reportedly driven to continually improve his craft and surpass the standards set by other industry professionals.
The collaborations between Gibson and Savage MakeupArts have yielded images that highlight the models' distinct features and personas. Gibson utilizes color, lighting, and composition to capture the dynamic energy of runway modeling while emphasizing the beauty and complexity of his subjects.