Beauty Avatar by Douglas Dubler, July/August 2010

“As a beauty photographer, I look for inspiration from many diverse sources…I had just been to see James Cameron’s Avatar and was completely captivated by all aspects of the film…For me everything came together in a marvelous way…Here was my inspiration!”

This issue’s cover shot by fashion photographer Douglas Dubler links imagination to reality. He explains his process for the transformation of model Aleksandra Martynyuk, inspired by the concept of the film, Avatar.

Douglas Dubler is a fashion and beauty photographer who seamlessly joins craft and creativity to produce some of the most memorable images in editorial, advertising and fine art photography. Clients include Max Factor, Revlon, Clairol, Coty, Redken, Avon, Charles of the Ritz, Sally Hansen, Alexandra de Markoff, CNN, Epson, Broncolor, Nikon and Nik Software, as well as celebrities Jacqueline Bisset, Jane Fonda, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Brooke Shields, Andie MacDowell and Sharon Stone. Recent assignments find him working as both creative director and photographer. Dubler has been recognized by the industry with awards from the Starch Report, Communication Arts, Art Directors Club and Clio. Teaching venues include The School of Visual Arts, Brooks Institute, The International Center of Photography, Hallmark Institute of Photography and Palm Beach Photographic Workshops.