Freezelight Magic Forest

I've been feeling so uninspired lately and feel like there just hasn't been a lot of exciting new work out there. Am I wrong? If so please send me something!

Well, in thumbing through my vimeo i found this magical little film that made me smile. Created (I think) by matting images of the long exposure light animation with the clean forest stills. I like the playful interactions with the landscape - it made my day.

Freezelight Magic Forest from FREEZELIGHT.RU on Vimeo.

Behind the Scenes of Absolute

Remember those new Absolute ads from Ellen von Unwerth that i posted a few weeks ago? You know, the ones with Kate Beckinsale and Zooey Deschanel? well check out this behind the scenes, almost as colorful and beautiful as the final product.

Ellen Von Unwerth Personifies for Absolut

With the help of Kate Beckinsale and Zooey Deschanel, photographer Ellen Von Unwerth brings classic cocktails to life for Absolut Vodka. I love the parallel between the Bloody Mary and the classic ghost story i was brave enough to test out in the bathroom mirror at a slumber party or two as a child.

A Tilt Shift Makeover for Colorama

Tilt shift filming and stop motion animation are used to create a fantasy, miniature feel for Colorama. The aesthetic leaves the viewer wondering whether they are looking at some thing real, or is it a model? The question alone does a great job at engaging the audience, and personally - it reminds me of Mr. Rodgers and the land of make believe, the nostalgia alone draws me in.

Colorama - Makeover from Upper First on Vimeo.

project via Upper First

The Noir Alphabet

Photographer Julian Hibbard recently put out a book with a sultry take on the Alphabet. Noir A-Z is exactly what the name suggests, a dark and sexy pairing of imagery and letters, A-Z.

Dear Creatures Channels Girl Scouts of America

Los Angeles based Dear Creatures has just about the cutest fall look book I've ever seen. I love the girlscout meets golden books aesthetic, and the retro futurism combined with natural elements? amazing!






































The images are all from photographer Yudi Ela, better bookmark her right away, can't see what else she does!

Stella McCartney Frolics with Bambi

Ryan McGinley snaps these woodland goddesses at rest with the woodland creatures of the Disney Classic Bambi. I love them! My only comment is i wish there were more. The bright animated characters add a fantastic layer of whimsy to what might otherwise be a solemn aesthetic, the fashion fitting is beautifully with the fall forest.

Levi's Gets Patriotic - Go Forth

When the crackled patriotic speech (that immediately conjures images of an old phonograph, and speeches from presidents long past) breaks through the TV set it always grabs my attention. I'm not sure if its the message, or just the uniqueness of the audio that does it, probably just the romance of the crackle that i love so much. The tracks are said to be original recordings of Walt Whitman reading his poems, Pioneers, and America. Set to images of Americana for Levi's Jeans this is the makings of the current Go Forth campaign via Weiden+Kennedy, Portland.



The print supplements to the campaign come from one of my favorite photographers Ryan McGinley. (thanks to homotography for the imagery)

Mad Men for Vanity Fair Shot by Annie Leibovitz

I know, I know, it's Mad Men mania. After last night's repeat Emmy Wins, today's Oprah special, and yesterday's killer episode it seem s like its all Mad Men all the time. So, I'm going to continue to add to it! Check out these spreads from the September issue of Vanity Fair from famed photographer Annie Leivobitz.



Don't they make you want to jump into that world and steal Don and Betty's wardrobe (or furniture depending on your shopping fetish!)

Fallen Princesses from Dina Goldstein

By the time most modern woman are in their mid-twenties we get it, Prince Charming isn't coming. But for whatever reason it takes a few years of heart-ache and romantic abuse for the Fairy Tale Myths to be truly defunct.Photographer Dina Goldstein does a fabulous job at illustrating these could be real world Fairy Tale Princesses. I think my favorite is the Snow White scene. It may be one of the less extreme scenarios but the reality of the set up reminds me of Philip Lorca DiCorcica, Tierney Gearon, or other photographers that play with a balance of reality and orchestrated situations to heighten the most relevant elements and to estabish a strong overall mood.
Check out the rest of Diana's work and the other images in this campaign here.

Digging for Vinyl

These ads for Merchant Records popped up on Ads of the World today - I like the idea, though i might have executed it differently, done it animated, or as a kid in a sandbox or something - regardless I like vinyl in advertising - makes me smile.

Also, i have records on the brain as I met my wedding DJ last night - who knew it'd make me so excited?!

ps. i know i said these and only posted one ad, they are all the same basically the same with different shoes, the shortcomings of the campaign.

Recession in Suburbia

I happened upon this sight in a shopping mall late one night while running an errand with Mike. I thought there was something beautiful and at the same time obviously depressing about the scene, all of the shiny white forms just sitting there naked and colorless, and like so many of us - unemployed. The fact that they were still wearing their shoes made it that much creepier.

Three Days of Peace and Music

It's hard to believe that it's been another 10 years, but it has - this weekend marks the 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock festival held August 15-17th 1969. To celebrate LIFE has been featuring a fantastic photo array - check it out, it's a visual time capsule.
...and my personal favorite performance from the weekend, The Star Spangled Banner from Jimi Hendrix.

Nid and Sancy Kidzz from Little Red Robot

Still photos become an acid washed punk rock collage of moving images thanks to the work of Little Red Robot and director Seth Shukovsky. The original photos from nightlife photographer Merlin Bronques are chopped up, ripped apart and danced over with animated textures and creatures - it's as if the Nevermind the Bullocks album art came to life reworked for the new millennium. Check it out.

Pretty Pretty Pretty Girls

Remember my wardrobe stylist friend Andrea? Well I have pics from her latest shoot! Beware - you'll be itching to raid her accessory closet, oh i live too far away, just when i thought i had enough belts and clutches!I love the mock paparazzi shots - so very LA. Once again photography credits go to Jon McKee.