Matthew Rolston - Photographer / Director

burbuja8910 · 26-03-2012

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Matthew Russell Rolston (born March 1, 1955) is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour.

Career

Born in Los Angeles, Rolston was “discovered” by Andy Warhol for Warhol's celebrity focused Interview magazine, where he began a successful career in photography. Soon after, he began shooting covers and editorial assignments for founding editor Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone. Shortly, other well-established publications began to recognize[vague] Rolston’s work, such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Vanity Fair, W, GQ, Esquire, Cosmopolitan,O: The Oprah Magazine, and The New York Times.
Extending his vision beyond still photography into the moving image, Rolston began conceiving, writing and directing music videos and television commercials for such diverse clients as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé Knowles, L’Oreal, Revlon, Esteé Lauder, Clairol, Levi's, Pantene, Elizabeth Arden, Gap, and Polo Ralph Lauren, among others.
Rolston's has also appeared as a guest expert on a spectrum of beauty-oriented broadcast programs, from Bravo's Shear Genius and Make Me a Supermodel to the CW's America's Next Top Model. Adding the title of Creative Director to his résumé, Rolston also works in the area of experiential design, including hospitality, product design, and new media ventures.

Music video filmography

1987
Michael Jackson - "Bad" (Inside spread photography)

1989
Don Henley - "The Last Worthless Evening"
Jody Watley - "Precious Love"

1990
Jody Watley - "After You, Who?"
Anita Baker - "Fairy Tales"

1991
Sheila E. - "Sex Cymbal"
Karyn White - "Romantic"
Ingrid Chavez - "Elephant Box"

1992
En Vogue - "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)"

1993
Debbie Gibson - "Losin' Myself"
David Bowie - "Miracle Goodnight"

1994
Salt-n-Pepa & En Vogue - "Whatta Man"
TLC - "Creep"
Salt-n-Pepa - "None of Your Business"
New Kids on the Block - "Never Let You Go"
Eternal - "Just A Step From Heaven"
Jon Secada - "If You Go"
Crystal Waters - "100% Pure Love"
Brand New Heavies - "Brother Sister"
Seal - "Kiss From a Rose" (Version 1)
Vanessa Williams - "The Way That You Love"

1995
Quincy Jones feat. Babyface, Tamia, Portrait & Barry White - "Slow Jams"
Mary J. Blige - "I'm Going Down (Rose Royce song)
TLC - "Red Light Special"
Brandy - "Best Friend"
Paula Abdul - "Crazy Cool"
Quincy Jones feat. Tamia - "You Put a Move on My Heart"

1996
En Vogue - "Don't Let Go (Love)"
Lenny Kravitz - "Can't Get You Off My Mind" (Version 1/Unreleased)
Bryan Adams - "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You"
Bryan Adams - "Let's Make a Night to Remember"
Paula Abdul - "Ain't Never Gonna Give You Up"

1997
En Vogue - "Whatever"
Jewel - "Foolish Games"
Salt-n-Pepa feat. Sheryl Crow - "Imagine" (Unreleased)
Maxwell - "Sumthin' Sumthin'"
Lori Carson - "Something's Got Me"
Morrissey - "Alma Matters"
Marilyn Manson - "Long Hard Road Out of Hell"

1998
Matchbox Twenty - "Real World"
Foo Fighters - "Walking After You"
Garbage - "I Think I'm Paranoid"
Natalie Imbruglia - "Wishing I Was There" (Version 2/U.S. Version)
Lenny Kravitz - "Thinking of You"
Madonna - "The Power of Good-Bye"
Natalie Imbruglia - "Smoke"
Sheryl Crow - "There Goes the Neighborhood"
Janet Jackson - "Every Time"

1999
Jewel - "Jupiter (Swallow the Moon)"
Melanie B - "Word Up" (Version 2/Austin Powers Version)
Jewel - "What's Simple Is True"

2000
Lucie Silvas - "It's Too Late"
M2M - "Mirror Mirror"
Lucy Pearl - "Don't Mess with My Man"
Backstreet Boys - "Shape of My Heart"

2001
Mandy Moore - "In My Pocket"
Poe - "Hey Pretty"
Destiny's Child - "Bootylicious"
Dido - "Hunter"

2002
Faith Evans - "I Love You"
Lenny Kravitz - "Believe in Me"
Beyoncé - "Work It Out"
LeAnn Rimes - "Life Goes On"
Enrique Iglesias - "Love to See You Cry"
Nick Carter - "Do I Have to Cry for You?"

2003
TLC - "Hands Up"
Anastacia - "Love Is a Crime"
Faith Hill - "You're Still Here
Kiley Dean - "Make Me a Song" (Version 2)
Clay Aiken - "This Is the Night"
Dream feat. Loon - "Crazy"
Sugababes - "Hole in the Head"

2004
Jamelia - "Thank You"
George Michael - "Amazing"
Sugababes - "In the Middle"
Jessica Simpson - "Angels"
Christina Milian - "Dip It Low"
Brandy - "Afrodisiac"

2005
Natasha Bedingfield - "I Bruise Easily"
Sugababes - "Push the Button"
Destiny's Child - "Stand up for Love"
Eurythmics - "I've Got a Life"
Mary J. Blige - "Be Without You"

2006
Jewel - "Again and Again"
Jessica Simpson - "I Belong to Me"
Beyoncé - "Listen" (Version 2/Fashion Shoot Version)
Beyoncé - "Listen" (Version 2/Fashion Shoot Version - Director's Cut)

2007
Hilary Duff - "With Love"
Christina Aguilera - "Candyman"
Avril Lavigne - "Hot"
Jordin Sparks - "Tattoo" (Version 1/U.S. Version)

2008
Heidi Montag - "Body Language" (Unreleased)
Corbin Bleu - "Celebrate You"

2009
Miley Cyrus - "The Climb"

Matthew Rolston has directed the Making the Video of "Jupiter", "Shape of My Heart" and "Candyman".

wikipedia.org

burbuja8910 · 26-03-2012

Official site
http://www.matthewrolston.com/

burbuja8910 · 26-03-2012

August 24, 2006: Christina Aguilera
1988: Lisa Bonet
May 1989: Uma Thurman
October 3rd, 2002: Jennifer Love Hewitt
August 7th, 2002: Angelina Jolie
September 4th, 2003: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen
October 1986: Cybill Shepherd
October 1986: Tina Turner
October 1990: Andie MacDowell
February 1990: Janet Jackson
1991?: Jodie Foster
February 1997: Demi Moore
May 1997?: Jewel
September 199?: Neve Campbell
August 19th, 2004: Lindsay Lohan

barewalls

burbuja8910 · 26-03-2012

April 1991: Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chilli Peppers
1995: Lenny Kravitz
March 1984: Michael Jackson
October 1987: Bono
January 1988: George Michael
June 1988: Terence Trent D'Arby
May 31th, 2007: Keith Richards & Johnny Depp
January 2008: Johnny Depp
June 15th, 2006: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
September 2006: Bob Dylan
1994: Beastie Boys
September 1996: The Fugees
March 1988: U2
October 5th, 2006: Jack Nicholson

barewalls

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

US Harper's Bazaar July 1991
"Summer Gypsy"
Model: Elaine Irwin
Photographer: Matthew Rolston
Hair: Kevin Mancuso
Makeup: Gianna

Scanned by fashmagfun @ Bellazon

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

US Harper's Bazaar July 1988
"At Close Range: Westernwear: Turns Sexy"
Model: Christy Turlington
Photographer: Matthew Rolston

imcmagazine (originally scanned by 630redhead @ Bellazon)

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

US Harper's Bazaar July 1987
"Bright Reflections: Illuminating Points of Hue"
Model: Tatjana Patitz
Photographer: Matthew Rolston
Hair: Katharina Ehrhardt
Makekup: Paul Gobel
Manicure: Cheryl Ferguson

Scanned by 630redhead @ Bellazon

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

Vogue Spain March 1995: Naomi Campbell by Matthew Rolston

imcmagazine

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

Harper's Bazaar Spain November 1987
"Michelle"
Model/Star: Michelle Pfeiffer
Photographer: Matthew Rolston
Hair & Makeup: Alfonso Noe

angelloversscans.blogspot

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

US Harper's Bazaar December 1987
"Suedes & Soft Skirts Rich Hippies"
Model: Rachel Williams
Photographer: Matthew Rolston
Hair: Danilo
Makeup: Paul Gobel

angelloversscans.blogspot

Northern Star · 27-03-2012

Great photographer. I'd almost forgot about him.
He worked with all the great supermodels.
Thanks for starting the thread.

burbuja8910 · 27-03-2012

You're welcome.

justaguy · 27-03-2012

One of my all-time favorite photographers, thanks burbuja8910 for starting a thread on this great talent!

burbuja8910 · 28-03-2012

^You're welcome.

US Harper's Bazaar July 1988
Model: Carol Alt
Photographer: Matthew Rolston

Scanned by 630redhead @ Bellazon

burbuja8910 · 02-04-2012

US Harper's Bazaar May 1991
"Floral Delights"
Model: Claudia Schiffer
Photographer: Matthew Rolston
Hair: Keoni
Makeup: Paul Starr

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