Charles Ray

Charles Ray is a photographer, sculptor, and has even worked on films. I was just in awe with his work just because it is soo different. He was part of the Body Art Movement of the late 60's thru early 70's. His work is ahead of his time. His pictures are creative, odd, yet kinda creepy at the same time lol. I dont know what else to say I am just now a fan his work makes you wonder, "how does he do it?"
*wanted to add as well that Charles Ray is actually the body in that picture. You must check out more of his work hes sort of hard to find on the internet since they think you are talking about Ray Charles (sigh).

life

As I grow to understand life less and less,
I learn to love it more and more.
Jules Renard

Zhang

I came across a really amazing photographer, whose vision is just so fascinating, she has such an interesting history. Her name is Zhang Jingna, born in Beijing, but was raised in Singapore. She started doing photography at the age of 18. She has won several awards especially in 2007. Mind you she was born in 88! Within 6 months her career has just boomed. I need to get on her level. But enough bout her the pictures truly speak for themselves!

emotion

This wont be my only blog about emotion captured in photography, but today I decided to start it off with Jill Greenberg. She has an exhibition called the "End Times". She is known as the "manipulator" because she provokes the children by taking away their candies or toys. Cruel I know lol, but the emotion that she captures within their faces is priceless. It is said that this series was created to portray her helplessness and anger that she felt about the current political and social situation, being Bush's re-election and the whole Bush administration as a whole. It is interesting that she used the children to portray her thoughts of society. Maybe somewhat genius.

erotic femininity

"Women are not just there to be admired, they are there to be enjoyed." -Ellen Von Unwerth

Today i decided to focus on a German photographer named Ellen von Unwerth. She is well known for specializing in erotic femininity. Her photos are quite provocative yet absolutely sexy.


*****

I felt inspired so I took a pic of my own I think Ms. Von Unwerth would be proud :)

Sorrenti

When I found the dream picture of Naomi Campbell, i wanted to find out more about Mario Sorrenti.He is a photographer and director he is well known for his many vogue covers and nude spreads he is said to be considered one of the top photographers of the generation. I must say his work is quite fascinating

dream

Photo: Mario Sorrenti

Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.
Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.
-G.Steinem

travel

I took this pic through my best friend's car window while we were driving through Cali. I have a thing for graffiti and this one captured my eye I was happy that I didn't let it pass me by.

creative lines

I never really paid much attention to illustrators but ma eyes came across some one very intriguing today.
The illustrations of David Bray. He doesn't use much color but the attention is to the detail. His work is quite amazing and the women he illustrates are just so beautiful.

charm

"Charm"
which means the power to effect work without employing brute force
is indispensable to women. Charm is a woman's strength
just as strength is a man's charm.
-Henry Ellis

b&w

Photos by: Lauren Dukoff

I am big fan of black and white photography. There is just a certain elegance to things when they are captured in black and white. Today's photo is from Lauren Dukoff she has a unique style. Her pictures are really cool. She has photographed many music legends and has done many magazines and album covers.


I plan on having a photoshoot inspired by Ms.Dukoff. I think it would turn out pretty interesting.....

new

Photo: by Jamel Shabazz

Trying to figure out this whole blogging thing. Thought it would be best to just put one of my inspirations up and that is Jamel Shabazz one of the coolest photographers of the 80's and 90's really captured the essence of NY and of hip hop's transition into society.