New York: Union Square
Inspiration: These days, inspiration for my photography comes fleetingly and is not always easy to recognize or grasp. Such was the case while walking around the city after work on Monday (Hmm. Maybe that's the problem. I am so knee-deep in my "real" job, that it is hard to switch brains sometimes.) In any case, once I spotted her, asked her for a photograph, and she said yes . . . my luck changed. I knew I had one photograph that I liked (for me, it sucks when I've walked around for a while and I've taken dozens of photographs, yet I know my camera contains nothing in the way of a beautiful, or even passably interesting, photograph). Then things got interesting. I met Leopard Love and Louise Brooks (both pictured below) shortly thereafter. So this beautiful woman, whose name I do not know, was my lucky charm on Monday. By the way, she is wearing the most striking skull necklace. I couldn't take my eyes off it! I think it's a Pamela Love creation.
Wow, that is a stunning piece! It's not my style, but she is definitely rocking it.
Posted by: tanvi @ now craving | October 14, 2010 at 08:20 AM
@tanvi: It is stunning! I love it.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | October 14, 2010 at 09:12 AM
I'm also so occupied by work lately, almost feels like I'm catching up on the stress after my vacation. I love her necklace too, especially because she's not overdoing it with the skulls.
Posted by: Biana | October 14, 2010 at 09:47 AM
everything's great, from the lighting to the neckpiece to her style.
nice one PD.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | October 14, 2010 at 11:17 AM
She looks fab!!! I always love your photos!!!
and thank you :)
xx
Johanna, Sweden
ART
Posted by: Johanna urban | October 14, 2010 at 11:27 AM
she's gorgeous and has got style
Posted by: lauren | October 14, 2010 at 11:31 AM
She is special. I love the necklace too. Great shot. Xxxx
Posted by: Fashionistable | October 14, 2010 at 06:46 PM
i can't tell you how refreshing it is to see close ups of real women with their hair a big messing and some freshly applied lipstick (did she touch up before you photographed her?) and nothing else.
Posted by: Heather Fonseca | October 14, 2010 at 09:20 PM
beautiful, luminous. must say i really like her glasses, the fact that they're tinted and not very dark. of course, i'm intrigued by the necklace, too.
stunning photo.
Posted by: Style Odyssey | October 14, 2010 at 09:44 PM
I like her natural expression, there is a certain sweetness too.
Very chic and this necklace is like another side of her. (btw pretty cool )
I understand that it is not always easy to pass from it work to it art,
sometimes that can allow to have another angle on its creations,
to see them with a new glance, or to appreciate better what we like making...
Sometimes I feel it's like a second life :)
In any case, your photos are always awesome.
Posted by: C. | October 15, 2010 at 03:35 AM
I love your photos...they are beautiful!!
Kisses from Madrid,
María
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Posted by: Maria | October 15, 2010 at 08:35 AM
she's beautiful!
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Posted by: Val | October 15, 2010 at 01:41 PM
totally know how you feel about being knee deep in 'real' work and lacking inspiration. am right there with you but would never guess you felt that way by looking at your photos. they are always gorgeous! absolutely love her necklace - i'd wear that in a heartbeat! xx
Posted by: the style crusader | October 15, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Her Name is Larissa Brown... she is beyond beauty x
Posted by: Candice Lake | October 21, 2010 at 03:30 AM
love the necklace!!!!
Posted by: Irene | October 24, 2010 at 09:24 AM