Hartford, 1980 (from “A Storybook Life, 1976–1989”)
© Philip-Lorca diCorcia

Philip-Lorca diCorcia has always been one of my favorite photographers. I know I’ve mentioned his photographs on the blog a number of times but recently I came across a website that features a large amount of his work all in one place, including a selection of commercial/editorial/fashion work that he’s done for Adobe, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and W Magazine.

It worth seeing; he has led quite an inspiring career in photography. Take a look!

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(from “Human Resources”)
© Darin Mickey

Darin Mickey (previously mentioned on the blog here) has just updated his website to showcase work from all of his projects. Having only been familiar with Stuff I Gotta Remember Not to Forget, it was nice to see the other work, particularly Human Resources. Darin has done some great editorial work as well.

Visit his website to check it all out.

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The Spring installment of Slash Magazine, the wonderful art/fashion/design quarterly “for the extra observant,” includes some editorial work of mine, shot to accompany an article by T. Cole Rachel entitled How Do Your Price Your Art? – a look at the importance or irrelevance of a degree in art for artists. The conclusion: stay in school, y’all!

See the tearsheets in the editorial section of my website.

Following my spread is an interesting piece by Harvard economics professor Benjamin Friedman titled The Economic Playground, accompanied by the photographs of Mr. Brian Ulrich. Nice to be in such good company!

Pick up a copy of the issue at any Barnes and Noble in the U.S. or at these specialty bookshops around the world. It will be available on the stands until June 6th. Alternatively, you can subscribe to the magazine’s online edition (and view the first four issue for free) right here.

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Aveda, Brutus Magazine, “Yoga” Issue, 2007
© Zen Sekizawa

Some nice editorial work by Zen Sekizawa.

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L: Beirut, Central Park, NYC, June 28, 2006 (shot for Spin)
R: Alberto Guerreo, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 17, 2001 (shot for Newsweek)
© Chris Buck

It’s not often that I mention editorial photographers here but Chris Buck is a necessary exception. According to his brief bio, he “took up photography when he found pushing a button easier than doing pencil drawings. The results were encouraging.”

I didn’t know this until recently, but apparently it was he who took one of my favorite photographs of the elusive musical genius Jeff Mangum as well as this gem. He has also shot some well-known photographers, including Philip-Lorca diCorcia.

Amongst the plethora of bad editorial photography, it always refreshing to see something I like. Keep it up, Chris.

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Blaine Hewison, 15, left, and Austin Visschedyk, 14, center
© Axel Koester / New York Times

The New York Times has an interesting article about two of the youngest paparazzi in the business. Blaine Hewison, age 15 and Austin Visschedyk, age 14 (yes they have their own websites, too) are serious about their job. However, not everyone thinks Blaine and Austin should be allowed to do this:

Even celebrities seem perplexed by their presence. A video on TMZ documented the actress Rose McGowan as she left a restaurant and discovered she was being photographed by Austin. “What’s wrong with this town?” she asked. Austin continued to coax a few extra poses out of the clearly conflicted Ms. McGowan, the star of Grindhouse, as she stepped into her car. “This is so wrong!” she exclaimed.

Get the full story here.

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In Issue 48 of The FADER Magazine, two photographers that I admire have pictures of musicians I also admire.

Tierney Gearon photographs Devendra Banhart:

Devendra Banhart for The FADER Magazine, Issue 48, Fall 2007
© Tierney Gearon

Devendra Banhart for The FADER Magazine, Issue 48, Fall 2007
© Tierney Gearon

And Anna Bauer photographs Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown):

Sunset Rubdown for The FADER Magazine, Issue 48, Fall 2007
© Anna Bauer

Sunset Rubdown for The FADER Magazine, Issue 48, Fall 2007
© Anna Bauer

Nothing like finding good editorial work. If you don’t think you’ll have a chance to look at the magazine on the shelf, you can actually download the whole thing here (PDF).

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