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When it comes to capturing fashion’s epic moments, New York-based Hunter Abrams is often the first person on the scene. From backstage and street photography at fashion weeks to the seemingly endless red carpets of awards seasons, Hunter has established themselves as one of the most creative—and adaptive—fashion photographers of the moment.
The instant respect Abrams commands in his field is the result of both years of hustling and an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of timeless—yet utterly of-the-moment—photography. What started as a passion project chased after on the side (after dropping out of college, Abrams juggled shooting New York Fashion Week street style on top of his receptionist job on Long Island) eventually evolved into an industry-leading professional career shooting guests at events like The Met Gala and the hottest tickets at global fashion weeks.
With a portfolio of A-listers and icons (including everyone from Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion to Meryl Streep), Abrams is here to share the stories and secrets behind his hard-won professional journey in Vogue Club’s latest episode of Career Secrets.
Three key takeaways from the episode—whether your heart is set on following Abrams into photography—or have set your sights on an entirely different career.
Research, Research, and Research!
It doesn’t matter if you’re still figuring out what you want to do in life or if you’re simply eager to lean into a new career: Hunter advises you to do your research: “If something interests you, keep at it until you’re almost sick of it,” he says, “and if you’re still not sick of it, chances are you never will be. That should be where you keep going.”
Find That Thing That Makes Your Work Stand Out
Having found your niche, “Develop your work, experiment, and make it feel distinctive. A lot of people in this business love to say that ‘Everybody is replaceable’ If they’re good, they’re not—you will never find the same amount of technical skill, artistic vision, and personality in the next person. It’s about those three elements coming together to make someone that everyone wants to work with.”
Phone A Friend
Having people you can rely on for advice or consultation is invaluable: “Becoming friends with people in the industry is one of the most important things you can do,” Abrams says. “That’s how you know when to trust a client—and how to figure out whether somebody is easy or difficult to work with.”
Want to hear more advice from Abrams? Join Vogue Club to watch our Career Secrets with Hunter Abrams video now!
