essays in protraiture

over the past weekend i have done quiet a bit of research for my upcoming project. it is all about faces ... i came across plenty of great sites with possible resources and ideas such as blurb, flickr and several other photographer's that gave their all to explore portraiture and share their vision with the world.

one very interesting encounter i have experienced looking at books on blurb.com
i have entered the world and work of sanders mcnew, a fellow new york photographer with a brilliant vision and a matching book to go with it Double Exposures: Essays in Portraiture (click on the image to check it out but be aware of the nudity)

Milton Glaser's SVA

another exhibition hits the galleries of new york:

Milton Glaser's SVA:

a lagency of graphic design

August 31 - September 26, 2009

Reception: September 15, 6-8pm

Visual Arts Gallery

601 West 26 Street, 15th floor

New York, NY 10001

212.592.2145

School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents “Milton Glaser’s SVA: A Legacy of Graphic Design,” a 50-year retrospective of nearly 100 works created by the legendary designer for the College, where he has been on the faculty since 1960 and currently serves as acting chairman. The exhibition will include the original artwork for the iconic posters seen by generations of New Yorkers as part of SVA’s ongoing subway campaign, preparatory sketches that will be on public view for the first time, and rare printed pieces like the 1963 announcement for the course Glaser taught at SVA with the late art director Henry Wolf. The exhibition is curated by Steven Heller, design historian and co-chair of the MFA Design Department, and Mirko Ilic, designer and faculty member in the MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Department. Beth Kleber, SVA’s archivist, researched and compiled the works in the exhibition, which is designed by Francis Di Tommaso, director of the Visual Arts Gallery. read more

flickr friday [face]

flickr friday is all about faces and faces = fascination.
it is our build.in business card, the entry gate into our world, the endless expressions and movement of muscles every second of our life define who we are and by the look of a unknown face we decide in split.second if like what we see or not. a face is the longest story ever told and it only ends with the final call to rest in peace. what would this world be without faces?

[feys] the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin; a look or expression on this part;

the NO face, originally uploaded by Tatiana Cardeal

for quiet some time i have planned to start a face project which will be devided into sub catergories (faces of ...) and i finally got my plans all together to get started. i might need your face as well so stay tuned to see the faces of the/my world!

Inspirational Photography from DPS

the digital photography school has a special feature newsletter out today with inspirational image collections and how could i be so selfish and not share.


long exposure photography:

image by c@rljones


lightning photography:

image by wvs


slow sync flash photography:

image by russell


wide angle photography:

image by El Fotopakismo


silhouette photography:

image by thomas hawk


astro photography:

image by phil hart


rainy day photography:

image by quizz


camera phone photography:

image by shaian


urban decay photography:

image by xtreme xploration

flickr friday [birthday]

happy birthday to me!!!

its time to grown up .... another year has passed and i have collected plenty memories to add to my life story. one day i will write that book of life or perhaps make it a photography book. i am officially one year short of the "dirty thirty" but after all isnt the 30 the new 20??? with that said i feel good and believe my life is pretty much on track minus minor detours here and there on the road of life. i will enjoy my day and hope for many more to come.


[burth-dey] a day marking or commemorating the origin, founding, or beginning of something

Birthday Boy Strikes Again!!, originally uploaded by aknacer

photography[book]now

today is the last day for the photography[book]now and my pick is book # 2108:


lust for life
by elvia iannaccone gezlev


perhaps it has something to do with the number. my lucky number! perhaps it is the book itself and my lust for life ... you may think it's not creme de la creme in the book world but i like the non.concept order and snap.shot feel of it all ... check it out and cast your vote now!

exhaustion

is it the upcoming bday and realization of being one year older or perhaps the past months of constant balltle with the ups and downs of life? i feel drained, empty and exhausted ... this image says it all:

Day 200: Imbue, originally uploaded by my mate jay

[ig-zaws-chuhn] the total consumption of something

frlick friday [heat]

amazing heat lately ... the weather has been going crazy ...
hot. cool. rain. humid. mother nature is on a mission!

[heet] added or external energy that causes a rise in temperature, expansion, evaporation, or other physical change

On the road again, originally uploaded by pierre pouliquin

i took advantage of a beautiful sunset from the comfort of my home.

my sunset in the city is available online ... visit my store

featured on photoshelter [aug 2009]

every month photoshelter features several photographers that use their website.
check out the august 2009 picks:

birthday count down + one wish

in 11 days i will celebrate my birthday and with each year we grow and learn more about life ...

this year's journey moved me to ask for something different. it is all about supporting a cause that is very dear to me ... to make a long story short leukemia has touched my life and and i am asking you to spread the word, educate and donate to support the cause.

a year ago nobody could tell me i would face this but now i am on a mission to tell my story and help to find a cure to blood cancer. it all starts with awareness (to learn more click here) and also returning the support i received from doctors, organizations and others touched by it. the journey is not yet over but your help could make a change.

now let our actions speak louder than words and click on the image to support my birthday wish!

Flickr Friday [kitten]

last sunday i found a tiny kitten in the hallway of my building. unfortunalty she has left my house to be with her new family therefore i decided to dedicate this Flickr Friday to precious lil kitties.

[kit-n] a young cat


Don't leave!, originally uploaded by edwindejongh



on your way out feel free to check out little kitty plays alot

Matthew Jordan Smith

i have been following the work of Matthew Jordan Smith for some time now ... even got a chance to hear him speak at the PhotoPlus in 2008. one of my favorite images is of Tyra Banks in "blk&wht". today he happened to post an entry on his blog so i decided to share:





The Matthew Jordan Smith Experience: Tyra Shoot

portfolio: photography

it's time to shine and show some of my work i am considering to add to my portfolio.