Ellen von Unwerth is one of the fashion industry’s leading female photographers. She is known for her high contrast photos and use of erotic femininity. In addition to several books featuring her photography, von Unwerth has routinely shot for several of fashion’s most noted magazines.

Her work has been featured in Vogue, i-D, L’Uomo Vogue, and more. Von Unwerth has also captured a number of album covers, ranging from Janet Jackson’s 1997 album The Velvet Rope to Christina Aguilera’s 2006 album Back to Basics.