Quadir Moore – Artist Statement & Style Overview
I’m Quadir Moore, a multimedia artist and editorial photographer deeply influenced by my Black American heritage and a global perspective shaped by time in Milan, Paris, and New York. currently based in Paris, My work moves between still photography and video, but the throughline is always the same: a strong editorial lens focused on storytelling, identity, and presence.
Whether documenting high-profile events, directing interviews, or shooting fashion editorials, I’m drawn to moments that feel emotionally charged and culturally grounded. My visual style leans into high-contrast lighting — often using strobes to sculpt form and mood — and a mix of rich color palettes or striking black-and-white. I aim to create images that feel alive: intimate, cinematic, and full of motion.
My work centers Black elegance, queer freedom, and cultural specificity. I’m not just interested in aesthetics — I’m interested in what images say about who we are, where we come from, and how we want to be seen. Each project is a chance to honor legacy while pushing visual narratives forward.
From event coverage to editorial shoots, I bring a focused, intentional eye to every frame — always looking for the deeper story, the emotional truth, and the sharpest light.
Clients:
ELLE USA, Spotify, Dusse, Tom of Finland
galleries; robilant + voena, Phaidon
pUBLICATIONS:
Vogue US/IT, Harper's Bazaar US/IT, W MAGAZINE, Forbes, Hypebeast, Paper Magazine
