There have been many great photographers throughout history who have left their mark on the industry. Cecil Beaton was an inspiring fashion photographer from the 1930s. Born in 1904 in Hampstead, England, he moved to London where he continued to live until his death in 1980. This British photographer launched his career as a society photographer in 1926 (A Gallery for Fine Photography, 2001). His first camera was a Kodak 3A which was a very popular model at the time. Beaton used this camera to teach himself the basics of photography, often using his family members as subjects. Ignoring his aversion to further education, Beaton studied history, art and architecture at ST John's College, Cambridge (Search.com Reference, 2010). Over time, he became known for his portraits of celebrities, royalty and high society (A Gallery for Fine Photography, 2001). His most popular images were his fashion portraits depicting elegance, glamor and style (National Portrait Gallery, 2009). Beaton took inspiration from the most famous magazine photographers of the 1910s and 1920s, including EO Hoppe, Edward Steichen and Baron de Meyer (Victoria & Albert Museum, 2010). Vogue published its first portrait by Beaton in 1928 (Harrison, 1987). It was his exhibition in London that earned him this contract which later led to much of his work being published in the magazine. He then worked for Vogue for more than fifty years, both for the American and British editions (Patrick, 2009). During this period, he photographed members of high society such as Mick Jagger, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn as well as members of the royal family. family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. His work represented elegance and grace, which he achieved by creating ...... middle of paper ...... ry of a moment in history. Beaton was there to document the lives of the high society members of his era. His inspiring photographs and intriguing personality have been the keys to his success. The connection between flattery and portraiture influenced Beaton early in his career. This influence is still clearly evident in the works of many contemporary photographers. Beaton had an art for sculpting the bodies of his subjects, in a way that was considered quite effective. His creative body style allowed his photographs to capture a different depth of atmosphere. Beaton's most memorable pieces were taken throughout the 1930s. Although many of his personal views were far from elegant, this was not evident in his work. He is known as one of the great high society photographers. And was, I believe, responsible for recording the elegance, glamor and style of his era..