it was a walk in the park

My beautiful daughter, Amore.

It was difficult (as working with most babies/children would be!) as she wouldn't stay in the shot long enough and wouldn't go where I wanted her to so I ended up just following her around

She is so beautiful.

Nick Knight

Introducing one of my favourite fashion photographers; NICK KNIGHT

KNIGHT combines the fashion side to his photographs with abstraction and subtle distraction.

His photographs combine a wacky emphasis towards the fashion criteria and statement the models are making. I find this more of a quirky, fun side to fashion. Fashion photography is my favourite kind of photography.

One of my favourite pieces from KNIGHT

Beautifully produced and executed.

This photograph reminds me somewhat of contemporary dance through the body language and positions; it's telling you a story.

Naomi Campbell

NC, again

Micellaneous

A couple of my random photos



I love this photograph. I know there's not much to it but it was literally a 'reflex snap.'

Floor level photographs are always effective. The 'rock n roll' boots stand out in comparison to the rest of the photograph acting as a juxtaposition.

                South End

classic film noir

So I'm feeling a bit of classic, fashion photography today.

I absolutely love the old school 1940s-1950s almost classic film noir fashion style and trend.

Focusing on the femme fatale's from classic film noir movies is a great place to start;

Kim Basinger who plays Lynne from the Hollywood Blockbuster 'LA CONFIDENTIAL' completes and lives up to the whole classical 1950s 'look.'

The wavey hair, the pale white skin contrasting strongly to the vibrant red lipstick just sums up the look.

Here are a few artists for you-

EVE ARNOLD



I am steaming with envy over the fact she worked with and took many photos of one person who I admire so very much.. obviously the beautiful, Marilyn Monroe

She was just one of a kind.

CLARENCE SINCLAIR BULL

LOUISE DAHL WOLFE

George Hurrell

BOB WILLOUGHBY

Audrey Hepburn, another mesmerising role model.

those little perks

              Meet my new friend.

 Ahh I was so excited when I saw it. It's a camera lens but it's a flask too!

A combination of photography and tea, two of my most favourite things.

ALSO

If any of you are mildly into photography; I recommend purchasing some photography books.
The amount of inspirational artists and captivating art crammed into the many books is never ending.
I especially love 'The Photo Book' PHAIDON pictured below

They are going for around 10-20pound on ebay, but the money is definitely worth it.
You can probably buy them in places like Waterstones, WHSmiths too.

One of my many favourite photographs from this book is by an artist called Eddie Adams.

It's called 'STREET EXECUTION OF A VIETCONG PRISONER'

Although this photograph may send shivers down your spine, I find the more you look at it, the more you don't want to look away.

This photograph was taken at the exact time the bullet entered this prisoners head.

Adams captured this as more of a reflex action but it quickly became the most acclaimed photo from the Vietnam war.

A similar photo is by Robert Capa-

'FALLING SOLDIER'

A few more of my favourites;

Alfred Eisenstaedt -'V-J DAY in Times Square'

Donna Ferrato - 'LISA- MOMENTS AFTER HER HUSBAND BEAT HER'

TONI FRISSELL- 'UNDERWATER MODEL'

ARTHUR F.KALES- 'THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS'

MICHAEL WELLS - 'HANDS'

Some of these photos may indeed be quite numbing to the heart and mind however they are all marvellous photographs. The photos that do startle you the most have some kind of overwhelming power to make you really sit there and think.