There’s something magical about good portrait Photography. Perhaps it is the essence and personality iconic Photographers like Avedon, Leibovitz, Halsman are able to capture and share, or simply the beautifully intriguing contrast of black and white tones combined with impeccable lighting and technique that makes us smile. French Photographer Brigitte Lacombe’s beautiful work is a great example of this. Her passion for portraits is evident in each one of her photos, and has helped her build an enviable portfolio including celebrities including Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep to name a few. Check out her work after the jump…
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May 12
Portraits by Brigitte Lacombe
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May 12
Instagram Socialmatic Camera
The internet is full of rumors. Some bad and some freakin’ amazing ones like the one I want to share today. To state that Instagram has become one of the most popular, loved and downloaded apps would be an understatement. In fact, I know most of you reading this right now have an account (ahem… theeblog) But what if this app could turn into a real camera capable of shooting, editing and printing all your photos? Sweet, I know… Thanks to the great folks at ADR Studio, this could become a reality! The Socialmatic Camera Project has been launched, hoping to get support and contributions from Instagramers around the world in order to produce this beauty! Check out some prototype photos and support the cause!
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May 12
ZSO-NYC
You already know I am a huuuge fan of my extremely cool and talented friend Sara Blake/’ZSO’. In fact, I love her beautiful and inspiring work so much, I’ve featured it a few times and each time I do, I receive lots of emails and questions so I am glad you enjoy it as much as I do. With that being said, I have a treat for you today. For over a year, Sara has been working on a personal project combining her unique illustration style and fashion that I, as a follower and devoted reader of her blog, have been waiting for. ZSO-NYC is Sara’s new venture and can be described as a Manhattan based boutique specializing in illustrated textiles. To put it simple, badass fashion accessories! Check out some photos of the boutique’s first item called ‘Tantrum Scarf’ and get one today!
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May 12
Crazy Hollywood by Martin Schoeller
If you are a Photographer or simply love Photography, you might know Mr. Martin Schoeller or his iconic “Close Up” work, but if that still doesn’t ring a bell, I am sure you have been exposed to his amazing photos whether through magazines, websites or campaigns, so it’s all good. Being that his “Close Up” series tend to define him, I wanted to share his funnier and creative side through stunning Hollywood celebrities portraits and editorials. The personality, intensity, tones and composition of these photos are flawless and reflect his amazing talent. Check them out, I’m sure you’ll enjoy them as much as I do. Happy (long weekend) Friday!
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May 12
Silent World
We’ve all had a crazy dream at least once. But how many of us have dreamt about being the last human on earth walking desolated streets or cities ala I am Legend or Vanilla Sky. French and German Photographers Lucy & Simon certainly did, or thought of this when creating their series “Silent World” which features a lovely collection of empty -and eerie iconic landmarks including Times Square, Place de l’Opera, Wall Street, Place de la Concorde and Tian’anmen Square. Enjoy them after the jump!
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Apr 12
Behind the Scenes: NYC Photo Shoot
It’s been a while since I posted some of my own work so I decided to share one of my latest fun assignments combining Art Direction, Photography, Fashion and of course, beautiful NYC. The project: a campaign photo shoot for a New York hotel. On this job, I had the pleasure of working with an amazing team of talented professionals including my dear friend and great Photographer Pablo Garcia, Makeup and Hair master Kristen Arnett, the beautiful Ashley Sherrill and my good buddy Lee Dahlberg. These are some of my personal photos and behind the scenes views which hopefully show all the details and hard work behind a shoot like this and a little bit more of what I do :)
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Apr 12
History of New York in Photos
Today’s post is for all you Photography, Architecture and NYC lovers like me. New York City’s Department of Records recently launched the Municipal Archives Online Gallery. An gallery composed of almost a million digitized photographs taken mostly by anonymous photographers and municipal workers dating back to the mid-1800s. This collection covers New York City’s history thoroughly from its architecture and people to its infamous depression and organized crime era. Unfortunately, due to unexpected traffic and demand, the site is temporarily down but thanks to the great folks at The Daily Mail, here are some beautiful photos we can enjoy in the meantime.
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Apr 12
Celebrities by Tom Munro
Tom Munro is an English fashion and celebrity photographer whose beautiful work has been featured in some of the world’s most acclaimed publications. Tom also has worked with some of Hollywood’s most iconic celebrities and in 2010 launched a book titled Tom Munro featuring artists like Dustin Hoffman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslett, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron, Joaquin Phoenix, Madonna and more. Check out some of these portraits after the jump!
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Apr 12
Horror Vacui
We recently enjoyed the cartoon-to-life work of Jirka Väätäinen and Photographer Dina Goldstein’s Fallen Princesses series. Today, I want to share a new series combining real life and fiction created by Federico Chiesa and Carolina Trotta, featuring a few of our favorite 80s horror film characters like Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Darth Vader and those creepy little twins from The Shining who by the way, did not age well…
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Mar 12
THEE BLOG Q&A Sessions: Maria Carmel
Happy Friday! March is practically over, and to close the month with a bang I am stoked to introduce and share the latest addition to Thee Blog’s Interview series featuring my extremely talented and good friend, UK based Photographer, Maria Carmel. Maria’s enviable background and professional experience includes names like David LaChapelle, Russell James, Victoria’s Secret, a reality show and even Paula Abdul. Yup, imagine all the stories and gossip… After meeting her last year and learning more about her background, I had to bring her and share her inspiring stories as well as her fun, fresh, witty and awesome personality. Thank you again Maria for being such a great sport and sweetheart!
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Mar 12
Your Own Cinemagraph App
You have no idea the amount of emails, comments, messages and even reader-created samples I’ve received ever since I posted and shared my love for Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg’s Cinemagraphs. Yes, those magically beautiful ‘animated photos’ we all fell in love with (HERE, HERE and HERE) Well, good news! Thanks to Flixel, now you can create your own Cinemagraphs in seconds. Check out this great new App after the jump, and send in your own masterpieces :)
You knew it was just a matter of time…
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Mar 12
Underwater Colors by Alberto Seveso
It is obvious that whoever said Ink (or paint in this case) and Water don’t mix never saw the beautiful work of Italian Digital Artist Alberto Seveso. You might remember Alberto’s work from a previous post HERE. This new series of paint (varnish) and water is one of his latest projects and as always, it is stunning. His ability to seamlessly combine bright with muted colors and compose intriguing shapes and textures is remarkable. Check them out after the jump!
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Mar 12
Stunning Photography by Camilla Åkrans
Happy Friday! And to close the week in style -pun intended, here’s the stunning photography of Swedish Photographer Camilla Åkrans. Camilla, a former Graphic Design student, has become a fashion favorite when it comes to striking campaigns and editorials. She’s been featured in numerous publications like Harpers Bazaar, Numero, New York Times, Vogue and has worked on campaigns for brands like Hermes, Missoni, H&M, Jil Sander, Shiseido and Boucheron. Her work is characterized by the different moods and stories present on each project and the enviable use of light and color. Check out some of her work after the jump.
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Feb 12
Gorgeous Photography by Steve Lippman
Inspiration can come in many ways. I for example, love to find new Designers, Musicians, Illustrators & Photographers. No matter what I am working on, a good dosage of beauty and eye candy can open up your mind, destroy blocks and do wonders! This is why today I want to share the work of extremely talented California based Photographer, Steven Lippman. Steven’s great talent and fresh style characterize his impressive portfolio which includes editorial, advertising, portraits, music and entertainment categories. Check out some samples of Steven’s gorgeous work (plus a little extra deliciously sexy bonus ha!) Happy Friday!
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Feb 12
Behind Photographs
Most of us can spot or even name specific photographs we love or that we have seen at least once and that have created a lasting impression. After all, that is the power of good Photography. But, do we know who shot these iconic images? Are we familiar with the sometimes anonymous talented Photographers behind the lens who happen to be at the right place, at the right time? Luckily, there’s a new book by San Diego based Editorial Photographer Tim Mantoani called Behind Photographs: Archiving Photographic Legends which features over one hundred different Photographers (some a bit more recognizable and famous than others) and their iconic photos. Check out some of these photos after the jump and see of you can name a few…
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Feb 12
Life On The Edge
When it comes to Photography we can always expect something different or new that could blow us away thanks to the plethora of styles, ideas and techniques out there. I think it is safe to say that this, is what makes Photography so interesting and captivating. I recently discovered a Detroit based Photographer whose work I want to share. Check out Dennis Maitland’s Life On The Edge photo series after the jump!
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Jan 12
Beautiful colorizations by Sanna Dullaway
Have you ever tried to explain black and white movies or photographs to your kids? You know, the fact that people and things were not gray back in the day? Thanks to Sweedish retoucher and colorizer Sanna Dullaway who created a collection of impressive colorized iconic photos, this task might become easier to explain and fun to share. Check out some of her great photos including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Anne Frank and more after the jump!
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Jan 12
Celebrity Portraits by Eric Ogden
We all have at least one favorite celebrity, musician or actor. And for some reason, seeing them stripped off their usual character roles or habitat on unique photo sessions interests us. Today I want to share a collection of beautiful celebrity portraits by Brooklyn based Photographer, Eric Ogden. Each one of these portraits is evidence of Eric’s impressive talent, creativity and exquisite use of light; not to mention the reason why his work is constantly featured in publications like Vanity Fair, Esquire, Vogue and Rolling Stone. Check out some of my favorites after the jump!
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Jan 12
Aeroflot 2012 Calendar
Remember when people used to dress up to flight? Thankfully I know there’s still people that do -like my parents. Moscow based Photographers Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva recently shot Aeroflot’s 2012 calendar. The Russian airline wanted to feature its updated and chic new look while paying tribute to the glamour and elegance of flying in the past, as well as stewardesses and their iconic uniforms – like Don Loper’s PanAm wardrobe. I know Alec Baldwin would appreciate this…
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Jan 12
Beautiful Photography by Matthew Rolston
First Friday of 2012! And to make it a great one, I want to share the beautiful work of Los Angeles based Fashion Photographer Matthew Rolston. Rolston’s work has been featured in numerous publications like Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar to name a few, and combines a perfect mix of editorial/fashion technique with lovely settings, colors and stories. Check out some of his great and iconic work after the jump. Happy Friday!
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