a second life

lev just picked up my pretty imac. he works at the secondary school for research in park slope where my computer is going to start a new life. i found lev through the cristina foundation where they match used computers with schools and charities across the country. it's an amazing foundation and i recommend it to everyone looking for a home for a working computer. it's great to recycle and to help out schools and charities in need and it's super easy to fill out the form online.

here is a pic of neil with my imac from '07.

guy aroch

wow! such amazingly lit photographs. i love the variety and the risks. so beautiful.

thayer allyson gowdy

thayer is a super dooper lifestyle photographer. some would say she's the best. i might agree, but i don't like superlatives so much. she is based in san fran.

liberty fabrics

i have noticed articles in so many magazines about the popularity of various designers using liberty fabrics for their clothing. i understand the allure since i have purchased several liberty fabrics from purl soho while prop styling and they are simply luscious. here are a few that i love.

scumbag

today is my word on the website, another day another word. check it out and be sure to turn the volume up.

school's out!

my summer lighting class at SVA came to an end last night with a final critique. it was wonderful to reflect on everything that we learned. here are a couple of my favorite shots from class, but it wasn't so much about taking great shots as it was about learning the equipment and gaining confidence that i can put together a set by myself.

i really thought i would love the soft boxes and beauty dishes (which i do), but i also love the harder light on the shots above. the one on the left is a fresnel spot light and on the right are two strip banks behind the model (shayla) with no main light. pretty fun stuff.

fashion in the mirror

fashion in the mirror: self-reflection in fashion photography is on display at the photographer's gallery in london through september 14th.

a behind the scenes look at fashion photography from the 1950s to present day. the exhibit explores the colliding worlds of fashion and art and shows collapsing studio sets and stumbling assistants to show a more self-conscious side of fashion photography.

photographers include:
juergen teller, mario testino, bert stern, tim walker, richard avedon, and helmut newton among others.

david prince

david prince's photographs are so rich and luxurious. i love the shadows and the softness. such a successful combo. i also love the matte finish of his mailings.

for the love of light

here is a sweet book featuring 25 photographers finest polaroid photos. limited edition copies can be found on the website.

katya de grunwald

katya's photos are insanely nice. i had a tough time choosing just 4 to represent her. she is based in london and shoots editorial as well as fine art. just lovely!

wren

beautiful fall fashions inspiring me to start compiling my fall wardrobe.

aya brackett

aya has a wonderful eye for fine art photography that translates very well to editorial and commercial work. her photos are all so thoughtful. i haven't worked with her yet, but hopefully soon.