Famous Photographers: Bryan Adams

A less known fact about Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is that for the past 10 years he has been leading a double artistic life as a musician, but also as a photographer. His passion for photography was spurred as he started shooting his own album covers and ever since he has collaborated with some of the biggest fashion magazines in the world, such as Harper's Bazaar, Esquire or Interview, shooting musicians, actors and models. The musician describes himself as "a portrait photographer that dabbles in fashion" and he says that the special thing about the way he works is that he always lets people be themselves. Have a look at this collection of photos from his first book, Exposed:

What do you think about these photos? From Danny Trejo and Mick Jagger, to Laetitia Casta and Daphne Guinness, I think these shots are really great and full of life. There is a powerful story behind each one of them.  I wouldn't have imagined he was this talented when I first heard that he was also a photographer!