Sam Haskins
photographer
Samuel Joseph Haskins (1926–2009) was a British photographer born and raised in South Africa. He began his career as an advertising photographer in Johannesburg in the early 1950s before moving to London in 1968. Haskins is renowned for his pioneering work in figure photography, particularly his trilogy of books published in the 1960s: 'Five Girls' (1962), 'Cowboy Kate & Other Stories' (1964), and 'November Girl' (1967). His style was characterized by a sophisticated use of black-and-white grain, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, and graphic composition. Beyond his figure studies, he produced significant commercial work for international brands like Asahi Pentax and BMW, and created notable works such as 'Haskins Posters' (1972) and 'African Image' (1967). He was a master of image-making who balanced sensual eroticism with high-art graphic design.[1]
- figure photography
- black and white grain
- chiaroscuro lighting
- graphic composition
Books
Works by Sam Haskins
- 1962 Five Girls First book in the figure photography trilogy.
- 1964 Cowboy Kate & Other Stories Won the Prix Nadar in 1964.
- 1967 November Girl The book in question; a visual story featuring model Anulka Dziubinska.
- 1967 African Image A visual homage to sub-Saharan Africa.
- 1972 Haskins Posters Large-format publication with removable pages.
- 1980 Photo Graphics Coined the term 'photo graphics'.
- 1984 Sam Haskins á Bologna Street photography of Bologna.
- 2009 Fashion Etcetera His final book and exhibition project.
Exhibitions
- 2006 Retrospective Exhibition
Awards
- 1964 Prix Nadar
- 1969 International Art Book Competition
- 1974 One Show Gold Medal
- 1978 Biennale des Arts Graphiques Silver Medal
- 1980 Kodak Book of the Year
References
- Sam Haskins. Wikipedia. 2024 link