Self-portrait with lens by Michael Wirth, created for SMart Book 2013… . . . .

Mike Delfino, the hot plumber from Desperate Housewives, was killed off this past season, but that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the end of James Denton. The handsome actor, who played Delfino for eight seasons, is the face of French label Daniel Hechter. While in Paris recently on a promotional tour for the Daniel Hechter fragrance […]

Madame Figaro, the magazine that accompanies the Saturday edition of the French newspaper Le Figaro, published a portfolio of Michael Wirth‘s beauty images earlier this month. Here’s a look… . Credits Stylist: Julie Gillet Makeup: Cathyanne Mc Allister / B Agency Hair: Sylvain Le Hen / B agency Manicure: Elsa Deslande / Majeure Model: Vlada […]

In addition to working as a creative producer for a Minneapolis ad agency, Jenny Barnes is the founder of JENREN, a blog where she collects images that inspire her. The project started as a personal passion but has blossomed into an industry resource and been featured on A Photo Editor and the Tree House Reps […]

Ever since she placed third at the age of 17 in Nouvelle Star, France’s take on British talent competition Pop Idol, Camélia Jordana has been a sensation on the French pop scene. Now 19, she is the star of a lavish 36-page feature in Gala magazine’s Special Beauty Issue, on international newsstands now. Michael Wirth […]

. In December 2010, Michael Wirth spent a week in Tokyo, observing the city through his camera. “I went on my own, and the first few days were quite lonely,” he recalls. “Sometimes it felt as though doors were closed to me. People were polite and helpful, and I always felt safe, but there are […]

Earlier this year, we threw a big party to celebrate the release of SMart Book 2011, our latest limited-edition collectible photo annual, which we printed with three different covers—by Lauren Greenfield, Roxanne Lowit, and Liz Von Hoene. And now, we’re happy to announce, the book is available to view online at issuu.com. . . The […]

The world may be fixated on the wedding of William and Kate, but I would argue that there are other things worthy of your attention. Like naked people. Herewith, a selection of photos from the “Nudes” portfolio at the new Stockland Martel website. Four images each by, in order, Nadav Kander, John Midgley, Liz Von […]

Michael Wirth is a Paris-based beauty photographer known for his sophisticated use of light and his ability to capture the individual loveliness of his subjects, whether they’re models or real people. “You have to see the beauty in the girl,” he says. “I think everybody can be beautiful.” His portfolio ranges from ad campaigns celebrating […]

. Michael Wirth made his reputation as a beauty photographer, shooting for clients like Clairol, L’Oreal, Clarins Paris, and Nivea. But his passion for his art is more than skin deep. With “Shanghai,” he returns to what he describes as the basics of photography, immersing himself in a place and reporting on it with his […]