Fashion
“There’s a reason we don’t see the world in black and white”
Collaborations seem to be a big thing nowadays, so I was lucky enough to get to work with two great brands at the same time. Lele Sadoughi is known for its fabulous headbands and now you can pair them with your favorite Lilly Pulitzer dresses. I photographed Lele founder, Lisa, and her cute-as-a-button daughter for this campaign and we had a blast. Sadly, I don’t look good in headbands….
“One shoe can change your life”
I got bring Sam Edelman back to my stomping grounds of Palm Beach for the Spring/Summer campaign and this time they decided to make things interesting for me by adding a second model. It always becomes a little bit harder with each extra person you add to a shoot because you’re not only worried about how they are each interacting with their environment but also with each other. But on the other side, it allows you to move faster because you can shoot one girl individually while the other gets ready. I found on big campaigns like this, it helps to construct a story in you head, much like an actor preparing for a role.
“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”
I can’t tell you how much I love this brand and everyone who works there! In a short amount of time they’ve made me feel like a part of the family and I really think its help me do my best work. What do you think? For part 2 of the Fall campaign, we headed to the Catskills in upstate New York. I can’t say I ever thought i’d make it out there (and I’m not sure if I need to go back), but it certainly made for a fun shoot. There is nothing better than exploring a cool location and seeing what kind of crazy ideas you can come up with. It also helps when you have awesome props, great clothes and a gorgeous model.
“I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes.”
My first billboard on La Cienega and Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood
Its rare that I find a brand that aligns with my own creative style and sensibilities as well as Sam Edelman. The brand has an “irreverent and whimsical style, inspired by timeless American elegance that bridges the gap between aspiration and attainability to define modern luxury.” That’s very similar to how I would describe myself. I feel very lucky that we found each other. Not only is Sam an amazing brand that I am honored to be associated with, but the confidence they have shown in my abilities has really allowed me to explore commercial photography in ways I never thought I’d get the chance to. Their desire to have me lean into my own photographic instincts has really pushed me to grow artistically. We tried to capture something that was at the same time effortless, elegant and timeless. I am super proud of this campaign and I hope you’ll look out for it on billboards, magazines, taxi cabs and, of course, your local Sam Edelman store.
“I don’t try to be original; I just always want to do something that excites me.”
I often tell young photographers that, as they try and develop their own style, they should actively try and shoot like some of the great photographers that they admire. In the process, they may find something about that photographers style that they like and want to pull into their everyday work. In this case, I did my best Jeurgen Teller impression for a fashion shoot with World Armarium at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. I tried to stay true to Juergen, while also adding my own flair. How’d I do?
“I have a private plane. But I fly commercial when I go to environmental conferences”
BTS shot of me on set. Yay! I'm on a plane
We're back with another fashion spread for M&V magazine. I'm a few months behind in posting this, but I figured better late than never. This time we were at the private airfield in Boca Raton where the awesome Vida Jets let us shoot on some of their planes. Check out the full story here:
https://issuu.com/mvmagazine/docs/m_v_issue_14/90
Model: Martina Slavcheva HMU: Chell Love Stylist: Zlata Kotmina
“You can get anything you want, if you’re dressed for it.”
Body Frock Home Page
BTS at the shoot on the north end of Palm Beach
In December, I did a shoot for UK based clothing company Body Frock. They came to Palm Beach and we focused on the company's new line of wedding and bridesmaid dresses. They wanted a real natural, somewhat moody feel to the photos and I tried to give the whole shoot a bit of a 35mm film look (even though I shot on digital). Check out more of the shots here: Body Frock Website
“Photographing attractive people who were doing attractive things in attractive places.”
Muses and Visionaries, Issue 13, pg. 82-83
I'm back for another fashion spread in Palm Beach with Muses & Visionaries magazine. This time the shoot was loosely inspired by Slim Aarons, one of my all time favorite photographers. Go check out his book, Poolside. So we tried to go for a 70's era Palm Beach look in the clothes and aesthetic and I tried my best to blend Slim's use of wide shots and overheads with the need to show off the clothes and style. It is a fashion shoot after all. These are the results. Find the magazine near you: http://magazinemv.com/about/where-to-purchase
Muses and Visionaries, Issue 13, pg. 84-85
Muses and Visionaries, Issue 13, pg. 88-89
See the whole story here: https://issuu.com/mvmagazine/docs/m_v_issue_13/82?e=0
Model: Mikaela Schipani HMU: Chell Love Fashion/Art Director: Molly Greene
“Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment”
M&V Magazine Issue 9 pg. 102-103
Check out this month's issue of Muses and Visionaries Magazine for my retro inspired, art-deco fashion spread. I've been wanting to do more fashion and this was the perfect opportunity. And if you're in West Palm Beach, FL, go check out EmKo. Its a pretty cool place. Find the magazine near you: http://magazinemv.com/about/where-to-purchase or read online here: http://issuu.com/mvmagazine
M&V Magazine Issue 9 pg. 108-109
Model: Christy Giles Hair and Make-up: John Barrett Salon Stylist: Courtney Dudek