His Work

Not only was Beaton known for photographing the most famous people of his era, he was known for photographing them in strange and unique situations, such as surrounded by suspended flowers or under a glass dome. However, he had a knack for making the subject feel at ease, which showed through in his work, for they always looked as though they had been sitting in that pose or surrounded by those objects for ages. Beaton’s love of set and clothing design also showed through in his work, for he paid special attention to the surroundings and clothing pieces, such as hats and pieces of cloth, in his photographs.

He became famous for his staged style of photography, for he posed his subjects with all kinds of objects to create a more theatrical look. Many of his photographs appear to incorporate natural objects, such as branches and flowers, in positions that had the air of defying gravity, created a dramatic flair to his photographs. Furthermore, his emphasis on the set, incorporated with the subject, allowed for his works to tell a snippet of a story.