Just Like a Movie....

It's funny how looking at a fashion photograph can make you feel like you're watching a movie. This editorial from W magazine, photographed by Alex Prager made me feel like exactly this way.









I had never really studied Alex's work before until I came across his photography website and noticed that he has a very distinct, 1960's retro style. The subjects of his photographs always seem to be a little dissatisfied, disturbed or trapped (in a purposeful way, of course).

In fact, his style reminds me so much of an old classic movie....maybe this next photo by Alex will trigger a cinematic memory for you...



That's right, his style can basically be summed up by the movie, THE BIRDS (1963) directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Here are some screen shots from the old horror film....can't you see the similarities?





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I love it when a photographer can be identified just by looking at the style of the photo. Tim Walker, Helmut Newton, Terry Richardson, Peter Lindbergh and Steven Meisel all have distinct artistict styles that come across in all of their work.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Love,

Meggasus

This Girl Can Dance

While browsing some of my favorite threads on The Fashion Spot, I found this amazing editorial of Irina Lazareanu by David Bellemere for Marie Clare Italia May 2010 .

This editorial is seems different from all others I've ever seen. It's just very raw....brimming with emotion and life. It's like you're watching a performance as you turn the pages. (or uhhh, scroll down the tfs thread...)

Notice how the powder swirling in the air just adds visible energy to the photograph above. Beautiful!

Irina has been described as the muse for designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Nicolas Ghesquière. After you see this editorial you realize....who wouldn't find inspiration in this girl?

ighting in these images is fantastic.....it gives the entire shoot an on-stage feeling.






There is so much grace in the photo above, especially in Irina's neck and shoulders. Does anyone know if Irina has ever had professional dance training? I think she has but I'm no ballerina, so I can't tell for sure.

xo Meggasus