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
Mr. Hipp
With so many different styles and talented Illustrators, it is almost impossible to pick a favorite. And this is a very good thing! I recently discovered the great work of Mr. Hipp and I’ve been loving it so much that I have to share it today. Dan Hipp is a very talented Southern California based Illustrator with an impressive, unique and fun style. His work combines iconic characters with witty analogies, comic interpretations and of course, a fair share of zombies! Dan has created work for DC Comics, Cartoon Network and Wired to name a few…
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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
edX
As a strong believer and supporter of continuing education, I think it is imperative to constantly ‘update’ ourselves and utilize any means available to improve as professionals… and human beings. With that being said, today I am excited to share a brilliant education initiative by two of the most recognized Universities in the world that might change the future of education. EdX is a joint partnership between MIT and Harvard University to offer online learning to millions of people around the world. For free. This great joint venture will provide students access to Ivy League professors and real university courses regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status. And THAT my friends, is great news!
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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
Sweet Illustrations by Kindred Studio
You know I love posters. Actually, who doesn’t!? Specially when they are as awesome as the ones I want to share today. These sweet posters and illustrations are some samples of the great work by Sydney based Designer & Illustrator Andrew Fairclough aka Kindred Studio. His work combines vivid and retro colors with great illustration skills and beautiful textures… and I felt his style and work would be a perfect fit for a unique Friday . Happy Friday!
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Apr 12
Wind Map
To be completely honest, I’ve never trusted meteorologists, specially ‘weather girls’ (except Hilary Banks of course!). I mean, it seems like they have it pretty easy right? They’re wrong 95% of the time and nobody questions them or their predictions. So, if you’re planning a day at sea, skydiving or simply wearing a trendy massive pleated skirt and want to check your local ‘winds’, here’s a site that will help you. And although its creators, Fernanda Viégas and Martin Wattenberg from HINT.FM state it is not 100% accurate, at least it’s way prettier and more entertaining than your local station weather guys and their jokes ;)
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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
The work of Timothy Goodman
Happy Friday! I recently discovered the great work of the talented New York based Designer and Illustrator Timothy Goodman and had to share it with you. Timothy’s clean, fun and fresh style is evident throughout his projects and his wide range of work includes clients like Apple, The New York Times, CNN, Wired, Ace Hotel, Imprint, Microsoft and Collins. Check out some of his work after the jump!
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Mar 12
Scrabble Typography
We’ve all played Scrabble at least once or twice, and although I am not a huge fan of board games (even though I am as ruthless as Trump when it comes to Monopoly) this sweet limited edition Typographic Scrabble, scheduled to be released this summer, could definitely get me in the mood to play. Check out some photos after the jump, and the pre-order link in case you are interested.
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Mar 12
Good Day CA
When was your last road trip? Whether it is with friends or family, we all enjoy the freedom, sense of adventure and discovery road trips provide. So, what could make a road trip even better? How about some great illustrated postcards like the ones Braden Wise, a Los Angeles based Designer & Illustrator created to document his cross-country move to California. Good Day CA is a visual memoir of this trip and combines beautiful illustration, typography and Braden’s personal experiences. Happy Friday and plan a fun trip soon!
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Mar 12
L’Odyssée de Cartier
There are good advertising campaigns and then there’s epic campaigns that blow our minds. Today, I am excited to share one that did the latter for me and that I am sure you will love. By now, you might’ve seen Cartier’s new animal themed ads on magazines and billboards but probably were not able to connect the dots, I know this because I’ve heard people mention WHY leopards and horses? Well, today’s brilliant film L’Odyssée de Cartier directed by Bruno Aveillan, along with a lovely site full of information and bonus features will offer a beautiful explanation and insight into the glamorous world of Cartier. The film narrates the history of the brand and features a fantastic score, Cartier’s iconic Panther as well as other magical elements throughout different breathtaking worlds. Check out some photos and the film after the jump.
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Mar 12
The work of Mathis Rekowski
I know… it’s one of those weird Mondays. And since we are all still trying to get it together and start fresh, I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to share the great work of Berlin based self-taught Illustrator Mathis Rekowski. His complex and detailed work has earned him a sweet list of clients including Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Orange, Skoda, and awards like Germany’s ADC in 2011. Check out some of his work after the jump…
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Mar 12
Hello… Kitty?
Kitty White is a fictional character portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow designed by Yuko Shimizu. But you already knew this right? Everybody loves Hello Kitty! your daughter, my niece, my friends and even my wife (Yes, I’ve bought Hello Kitty jewelry). Think of it as the equivalent of what Star Wars is for boys. Today, I want to share an epic collection of different Hello Kitty ‘personalities’ based on iconic heroes and characters created by New Zealand based Illustrator Joseph Senior. These brilliantly executed illustrations include Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Batman, Kill Bill’s Bride, Mickey and of course, Star Wars.
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Mar 12
One Hour Per Second
Say, did you know that every second, one hour of video is uploaded to YouTube? Well, if you didn’t, this fun new illustrative site by YouTube is here to share some stats and help us visualize them using cats, spaceships, oh! and Rebecca Black.
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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
Incase x Shepard Fairey
I am willing to guess that most of you reading this post have a smart phone. iPhone, to be specific. And chances are that most of you have it warm and protected by an Incase… case. Today I want to share Incase latest collaboration for their Artists series, featuring Shepard Fairey. Check out this collection of phone and laptop cases as well as backpacks and yes, a few cool desktop and phone wallpapers after the jump.
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Feb 12
Social Media Week
As many of you might know by now, Social Media Week is going on (as you read this) in different cities around the world featuring wonderful and inspiring speakers, insightful panels and interesting social discussions. Luckily, Miami is part of the cities participating in this global event so we will be hitting a few keynotes and events during the week in order to learn new things and meet great people! Check out the official site for events in your city and if you are in Miami and planning on attending any of the events, don’t be shy and say hi!
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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
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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