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Thursday, 8 May 2014

Photographer of The Week - Gertruda Varnaite

Models: Daisy D, Kimi, Sandra Martin.

Why did you become a photographer?

I’ve always been keen on visual expression and the media platform. What caught me the most is the stillness of photography. For me, it’s about constructing an image, one I visualise and want to achieve.

What/who is your inspiration?

Daily inspirations may differ but it’s a continual process - my office is filled with notes, reminders, prints, books - all to keep me thinking and inspired on an everyday basis.

Photographers Paolo Roversi and designer Alexander McQueen inspire me.

One can never confuse the image of Paolo Roversi, his signature style is outstandingly authentic not to mention the precise lighting techniques he uses. What fascinates me is the theatrical concept of his image – they’re relatable images that make you think.

Alexander McQueen has been my main source of inspiration for many years. I look at his work as an art collector I guess - it’s uniqueness, personality. The specific way he portrayed women and the attention to the silhouette, it’s all work of an extremely fine artist.

The best thing you have photographed?

I don’t think I have the one best thing. It’s all about the different people and characters they assume. The best thing is when I find a model who I can work continuously with for various projects. Magical things can be achieved when there’s a relationship and comfort between the photographer and the model.

Any exciting work coming up?

Yes. I have a personal editorial in the upcoming weeks at the Mallett gallery, London. It’s an absolutely unique and breath-taking location and we’ll be shooting high couture brands such as Chanel. Hair will be done by Stelios Chondros who works with photographer Tim Walker.

I try to do as many personal projects as I can. It’s always exiting when you’re materialising your idea.

Website: www.gertrudavarnaite.com

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Tess J for Boohoo

View Tess J's portfolio here.

Friday, 7 March 2014

Claire Millar for Wild Magazine

Claire Millar for Wild Magazine.

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Rebecka Nojdh for ELLE

Rebecca Nodjh in this stunning editorial for ELLE Malaysia, shot on location in Victoria, Australia.

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Carol Prates for Sensualité

Carol Prates smoulders in Sensualite's new campaign for their 'treat for the senses' carpet...

...and get a behind the scenes insight into the making of it.
View Carol's portfolio here.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Tess J in Jakwob's ‘Somebody New’ Music Video

Check out Tess J in the music video for “Somebody New” by Jakwob ft Tiffani Juno. Directed by Billy Boyd Cape.

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Must Watch, Must Read - Christina Ionno

Favourite Book : The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Usually I read a lot of non-fiction and just about every rock star autobiography, but this book fell into my lap at just the right time and unexpectedly helped me power through a tough time I was having in my personal life. It combines some truly inspiring quotes from many philosophers, such as Baltasar Gracian, and it contains examples of powerful figures throughout history expressing similar traits to our own or traits we would like to covet. It can be used as a guide to turn to at any stage in your life for advice on achieving inner strength.

Favourite Film : Her

I'm a big fan of the director Spike Jonze and his alternate perceptions of reality, but his latest film, "Her," stole my heart. I find it to be a masterpiece. It's a story in the not-so-distant future where a man falls head over heels in love with his artificial intelligence operating system, Samantha. With the sexy, flirty and cool voice of Scarlett Johansson, it's not entirely difficult to believe. Sounds cold and robotic, but if you're honest with yourself, this is already becoming a near possibility in the ever progressing world of technology our generation is living in. I felt a deep connection to this film and it's twisted, bittersweet and sincere romance. The actors possess such genuine emotions that you almost have to pinch yourself at the end to snap back to reality. Some of the scenarios the couple(s) -- there is another character that falls for her operating system as well -- find themselves in, are ones that we can all relate to. Joaquin Phoenix is astonishing and I find his character to be strangely erotic - key word being 'strangely'.