Tag Archives: photography

Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful

Susannah BreslinJanuary 7, 2010 //

New York magazine proclaimed this “Crustiest Face” in their roundup of the best and worst from the November style glossies, but the look is the result of hours of work by renowned makeup artist Alex Box. According to Trend.Land: “The woman uses the visage as a canvas to which she applies layers of non-conforming techniques which result in mind blowing avant-garde face paintings.” Box has worked closely with fashion photographer Rankin, who shot Box’s new photography book of extreme faces, Alex Box. After the jump, more of their fantastical collaborations. Keep reading »

CameraBag App Turns Crappy iPhone Photos Into Works Of Art

Amelia McDonell-ParryDecember 21, 2009 //

This weekend I became a kick-ass photographer. Well, at least it looks like I did. I downloaded this super awesome app for my iPhone called CameraBag for $1.99 and it turns even the most dull iPhone photos into gallery-quality awesomeness (well, almost). Simply upload one of the images and then change the way it looks using different “lenses” and filters. I brightened and heightened the contrast on this photo of my dog Lucca looking miserable in the snow using the Colorcross filter. After the jump, check out a photo of the dinner that my BF and I prepared last night (butternut squash soup and seared scallops!) looking like it was ripped from the pages of Bon Appetit. Keep reading »

Women’s Magazines Shocked By Bald Women Photos

Nina CarboneDecember 21, 2009 //

Milan/Paris-based photographer Enzo dal Verme (he’s shot for Vanity Fair, l’Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia, Elle, etc.) has shot a series of bald women in a new gallery called “Bald is Beautiful.” All of the subjects have alopecia, have gone through chemo or are just happier without hair, says Verme, who interestingly goes on to remark: “A group of American bald women got together with the idea to redefine the concept of beauty. Men can be blond, brown, red, white and … bald. Every single magazine (about 20) that saw the story refused to publish it with the very same motivation: those pictures might clash with the feminine ideal supported by the advertisers.” Certainly the magazines’ loss—these women are truly beautiful hairless and as they are. Check out more of his photos, after the jump! Keep reading »

Cover Up Your Dog’s Unsightly Butt

Susannah BreslinDecember 15, 2009 //

Tired of taking photographs of your dog or cat — only to discover that your pet’s unsightly butt hole is front and center? Well, worry about Mr. Brown Eye no more! The aptly named Rear Gear is a discreet patch designed just for concealing the most intimate portion of your favorite animal’s booty. There’s a bevy of designs to choose from: a disco ball, an air freshener, a heart, the biohazard symbol, a smiley face, or a cupcake. Who knew dressing up a butt could be so much fun … or so stylish? [BuzzFeed] Keep reading »

Photos Of Girls Twirling Their Hair

Susannah BreslinDecember 3, 2009 //

Around seven years ago, photographer Jeff Mermelstein started taking photographs of women twirling their hair. Walking the city streets with camera in hand, Mermelstein found he wasn’t lacking for subjects. Over the years, he became an “expert” in female hair twirlers. Reportedly, women twirl their hair more in the summer, and women of all races and nationalities do it. Some women twirl a thin strand; other women twirl bigger chunks. So, why do women twirl their hair? “There’s an easy interpretation: reflective of anxiety and tension,” says Mermelstein. “And nervousness.” Now, he’s turned his preoccupation into a book, Twirl / Run, which also features his other preoccupation, photographs of people running. [NYTimes.com] Keep reading »

Bad Barbie! Bad, Bad!

Leonora EpsteinNovember 13, 2009 //

Hey, the economy is hard for everyone, and if anyone knows anything about making career switches, it’s Barbie. Her latest gig is as a dominatrix, or at least it is according to photographer Nancy Farmer, who created these set-ups with the dolls. We always knew Ken had to be into bondage. Click through to see some more hilarious pics after the jump! [Trend de la Creme] Keep reading »

Nail Art As Real Art

Leonora EpsteinNovember 6, 2009 //

Finally, someone looks beyond the superficial value of manicures. Photographer Molly Sorno focuses her work on nail art, salons, and manicure culture. Her pictures make you realize that your nails say a lot about you—concentrate solely on them, and you start imagining the person neon airbrushed tips belong to. Sorno’s work is now on display at the Brooklyn, NY gallery Nefer/NFR along with other artists’ works that explore the concept of adornment. If you’re in the area, check it out! Otherwise, look to Sorno’s vision as proof that what you wear on the outside resonates culturally. (Just don’t go so far as to call yourself an artist when you’re getting dressed in the morning.) [Time Out NY and Nylonmag.com] Keep reading »

A Sunday Drive To Meet The Boys In Prison

Susannah BreslinNovember 6, 2009 //

I came across this amazing photo series, “Sunday Drive,” on PDN’s Photo of the Day blog. It was shot by Luke Smalley, a photographer who died unexpectedly earlier this year. The photo story features three young women who are taking a weekend trip to meet their boyfriends who are in prison. It was Smalley’s last project. Check out the full set here. [PDN] Keep reading »

Your Chance At Photography Fame

Bianca PosterliSeptember 30, 2009 //

If you think you’re the next Steven Klein or Mert and Marcus, then W magazine is ready to give you a chance. Starting tomorrow, the fashion magazine will accept submissions on their website for their first ever photography contest, “W: The Art Project.” The theme is obsession, so be prepared to fully consume your life with that one fixation you so love in order to submit the perfect picture.

From what we imagine will be a countless number of submissions, a panel of judges will pick only twenty, but the public is going to have the final say of just which photographer’s talent is high fashion magazine worthy. (AKA, beg and plead every person you’ve ever met to vote for you.) The prize for that one lucky winner not only includes a published moment in the glossy, but also a brand new camera and a three-month mentorship from art consultant Blair Voltz Clarke. Go quickly tell all your aspiring photographer friends. [NYMag.com] Keep reading »

Photographer Elena Kalis Takes Lewis Carroll’s Classic Story Underwater

Catherine StrawnSeptember 9, 2009 //

Will recreating classic fairy tales and children’s stories in photo shoots ever get old? Probably not. Photographer Elena Kalis took this amazing series of underwater photos in which her 10-year-old daughter plays out scenes from Alice in Wonderland in the clear, blue ocean surrounding the Bahamas, where they live. We’d like to take a trip down this saltwater-filled rabbit hole. [Elena Kalis via NOTCOT] Keep reading »

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