: The book is defined by Hamilton’s "romantic" aesthetic, often called the "Hamiltonian" style, characterized by backlit subjects and a hazy, mist-like atmosphere that makes photographs resemble oil paintings. Primary Subjects
Regardless of where one stands on the moral spectrum of his work, David Hamilton: 25 Years of an Artist remains a significant historical document. It captures the zeitgeist of the 1970s and 80s aesthetic, a time when "naturalism" and a soft-focus hippie ideal permeated fashion, music, and culture. The "Hamilton look" influenced everything from fashion photography to music videos for decades to come. : The book is defined by Hamilton’s "romantic"
What makes a Hamilton photograph instantly recognizable? Three technical and conceptual pillars define the 4,500 images produced during his 25-year peak: often called the "Hamiltonian" style