David Leslie Anthony began his career as a self-taught Photographer in October 1989 in Los Angeles, CA. Later in 1990, David was selected to shoot the national Z. Cavaricci Fall Fashion campaign, which was then followed by advertising shoots for numerous denim and fashion companies and editorial shoots in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Vancouver, Canada through 1994. In 1995, David moved to Paris to further his career by assisting, and shooting for magazines, advertising, and model agencies. While living in Paris, David also traveled to work in the Barcelona and Madrid markets. David returned to North America after 5 years, relocating to Chicago in 2000. David Leslie Anthony’s work has been featured in books, gallery shows, numerous interviews, and major magazines worldwide, including British Cosmopolitan; Harper’s Bazaar; Marie Claire; ELLE Canada; ELLE Netherlands; and Conde Nast Publications, naming only a few. David Leslie Anthony works in the U.S., and the international markets of Paris and London, with his current base being divided between Chicago, New York, and New Orleans.
EDITORIAL WORK
Cosmopolitan Magazine UK; ELLE Netherlands; Glamour UK; Harper’s Bazaar Intl. Editions; Marie Claire Intl. Editions; Conde Nast Traveler; Marie Claire UK; Cosmopolitan Magazine Australia; Cosmopolitan Magazine South Africa; Conde Nast Publications; Woman Magazine Austria; Essential Marbella Spain; Allure USA; ELLE Magazine Canada; ELLE Magazine UK; Men’s Health USA; Men’s Health Australia; Men’s Health Netherlands; Men’s Health Italy; Men’s Health Poland; Men’s Health Greece; Madison Magazine New Zealand; Sunday Magazine Australia; Factice Magazine France; Prima Magazine France; New York Moves Magazine; Angelino Magazine; CS Magazine; Hawaii Magazine; San Francisco Magazine; Manhattan Magazine; Miami Magazine; Sheridan Road Magazine; Chicago Magazine; Playboy Magazine; FHM Magazine Germany; FHM Magazine UK; FHM Magazine New Zealand; FHM Magazine Australia; Mini Russia; Heye Magazine Switzerland; Heye Magazine Germany; Look Magazine UK; Che Magazine Belgium; Rolling Stone Magazine; Moda FG Magazine; Scene Magazine; Framed Magazine; 944 Magazine; Essence Magazine; Zink Magazine; Bella Beauty Australia; Joy Magazine Mexico; Loft Magazine Mexico; Today’s Bride Magazine, Canada; CS Magazine Brides; You & Your Wedding, UK
ADVERTISING
Calvin Klein; Bon Ton; Pepsi UK; Samsung/DigitAll; Michelob; Cino NYC; Social.com; Swirl Communications; Bakers Shoes; Prayer Los Angeles; Coppley Apparel Group Canada; Cotton Ginny; Gamma; Blake Standard; Yumi Eto Canada; Marlowe Canada; Voli Spirits; Wear Eyewear; Von Dutch Worldwide; Office, UK; Funkshion Clothing Company; Hoffman/Miller Advertising; US Marine (Boating); LIV; Dana Hotel, Chicago; Impulse Australia; Klorane Australia; Veet Australia; Cintas, Sigma Sportswear; Koros; among others.
CELEBRITIES and ARTISTS
Britney Spears; Carla Gugino; Jena Malone; Roberto Cavalli; Joe Pantoliano; Kurt Russell; Carrie Coon; Matt Forte; Michael Melman; Lydia Lunch; Trent Reznor; My Morning Jacket; Age of Electric; 54-40; Antoine Becks; Bo Hopkins; Francois Yip; Jacob Young; Joely Collins; Molly Parker; Larsa Pippen; Amanda Marshall; Bif Naked; John Bottomley; Mae Moore; Tommy Chong; Kill Hannah.
GALLERY SHOWS
Jillian Mac Fine Art, New Orleans 2020-2023
Mac/Gryder Gallery, New Orleans 2017-2018
Musee du Louvre 2015
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Show, Malta 2014
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Show, Malta 2013
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Show, Malta 2012
Fashion Focus Group Show, Chicago 20012
Victoria & Alberts Museum, London 2007
Avant Gallery, Miami 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Luxbar, Chicago 2007-2018 Permanent Collection
Black & Whites Gallery, London 1995
Michael Staley Gallery, Los Angeles 1995
Avalon Gallery, New Orleans 1991
BOOKS
Floral Conceptual
Selected Photo work included in Photographing Women: 1,000 Poses by Eliot Siegel, Peachpit Press
Selected Photo work included in Outdoor Lighting: Fashion & Glamour, Ava Publishing, London