Davis Factor was honored with Outstanding Achievement in Photography at the 10th Hollywood Beauty Awards, recognized for his iconic lens work that have shaped modern beauty, fashion, and celebrity culture.
The award was presented by acclaimed Academy Award nominated (“A Complete Unknown”) costume designer and stylist Arianne Phillips, who celebrated Davis’s visionary eye and lasting influence.
The Hollywood Beauty Awards benefitted Helen Woodward Animal Center and celebrated creative professionals in hair, makeup, styling, and photography for film, TV, music, red carpet, and editorial, alongside special honorees.
Mark Seliger, Timothy White, Norman Seef, Bobby Holland and the late Douglas Kirkland are among the past HBA Photography honorees.
The great-grandson of cosmetics legend Max Factor, Davis is a renowned photographer, entrepreneur, and creative visionary. He developed his craft at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena before working with the Paris Fashion Group and Industria SuperStudio.
In 1990, Davis and his brother Dean founded Smashbox Studios, followed by the launch of Smashbox Cosmetics in 1996 and Photogenics Media in 2002. As Chief Creative Worldwide of Smashbox Cosmetics, Davis oversees brand development, creative advertising, and global partnerships. Under his leadership, Smashbox grew into a globally recognized brand and was later acquired by Estée Lauder in 2010.
Having earned four Clio Awards for his innovative work, Davis’ photography portfolio includes high-profile figures from Kobe Bryant to Cindy Crawford, Robert Downey Jr., Idris Elba, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Pamela Anderson and more. With work featured in international campaigns, covers and editorial spreads for Condé Nast, as well as major fashion brands, his 2015 Thomas Wylde campaign starring Poppy Delevingne was named one of the year’s top campaigns by Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
Davis’ career highlights are showcased in his book Make S#!+ Happen, which spans three decades of impactful photography.
