The Photodiarist

The Engagement Picture

New York: Brooklyn Heights

Inspiration: I captured this yesterday while they were posing by the East River for what was probably a photo shoot for their engagement.

My First Time: Narciso Rodriguez (pt 2)

New York: Bryant Park

Inspiration: Only two decent photos from my first fashion show! Here's the other. . .

My First Time: Narciso Rodriguez (pt 1)

New York: Bryant Park

Inspiration: Thanks to a very good friend, I was able to experience my first fashion show at that of one of my absolute favorite designers: Narciso Rodriguez. I sat in the fifth row in Section A - the same side as the Vogue editors. My friend sat in the first row in Section B. Lucky devil. I know that it's silly to admit, but I was a bit giddy with glee when all of the stars of "The September Issue" marched in and took their seats in the front row. Anna, Grace, Tonne. Once the show began, it went quickly. I thought I would go picture crazy but I was too caught up people watching, and after the show started, too entranced by the clothes, to take many pictures. And when I did, I could barely cope with speed of the models, the height of the four rows of heads in front of me, and the brightness of the lights to get a decent exposure. So, I only have two that are worth posting. Here's one of them. Needless to say, I have a newfound respect for fashion show photographers!

The New Double Cs of Fashion: Ciggies and Cellies

New York: Bryant Park

Inspiration: After hanging out at Bryant Park last week, I realized that the new double Cs of fashion are cell phones and cigarettes.  There was hardly a person there who wasn't on the phone or checking messages while taking a smoke break.

The Strut

New York: 41st Street and 6th Avenue

Inspiration: This photo is not as sharp as I would have liked but I love the look of it. The look of concentration on the face of a fashionista as she struts across a busy street with 5 inch heels. 

Portraits: Old School Glamour

New York: Sixth Avenue

Inspiration: Right after I photographed Badass Beauty, I spotted her. Softer, gentler "old school" glamour. The opposite of Mme. Badass. 

P.S. Be sure to check out The Photodiarist in Color for some new and very colorful photos.

Portraits: Badass Beauty

New York: 6th Avenue and 41st Street (NYFW A/W 2010)

Inspiration:  I don't know her name. But she is pure badass - a beautiful one. There's something very "super-heroine" about her . . . kind of like Trinity in The Matrix.

P.S. Now I know her name! She is Nicole Murphy, Eddie Murphy's ex.

Portraits: Karmen Pedaru

New York: Bryant Park, behind the Tent at New York Fashion Week A/W 2010

Inspiration: So many photographs of ethereal Karmen Pedaru and so little ability to edit my work. I almost called this "A Story of Cupcakes and Cigarettes". 

Hanneli

  New York: Bryant Park (behind the Tent)

Inspiration: The incomparable Hanneli Mustaparta at New York Fashion Week A/W 2010.  

Portraits: Bomber Hat

New York: Bryant Park

Inspiration: I've seen a few people around the tents at New York Fashion Week sporting bomber (a/k/a aviator) hats. Stylish and functional. What more can one ask from a item of clothing.