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A Street Style Photographer Predicts Spring’s Biggest Trends
Street-style documentarian Johnny Cirillo has built a fanbase under the pseudonym @watchingnewyork by cataloging the ensembles of the city’s most stylish dwellers in their natural habitat. These aren’t posed shots outside a fashion show with clothes so fresh you can smell the store on them (or the PR lending house). No, these are real people with real style. All of these culminate in his opus, Watching New York: Street Style A to Z, released on April 16th.
In compiling his first book, Cirillo turned back the clock to 2016, sifting through eight years of documentation. “We had all these different ideas, and we landed on an A-through-Z guide, [which] basically [describes] street fashion in New York.” He narrowed his collection down to roughly 600 photos, plus various musings from the featured authors and subjects. “It’s more than just a picture book,” he summarizes.
The selection process served as an exercise in self-reflection. “I’ve been doing this long enough where you can look back now and see what was happening right before COVID, what was happening right after the election, all these things that are just in our zeitgeist like the Barbie movie, all of a sudden the city explodes in pink.” As much as we Brooklynites would like to claim style longevity, change is the only common factor. “Every season, the old goes out, and new stuff comes in. That old stuff gets forgotten for a while until it comes back.” He cites bell bottoms and skinny jeans as one of the many victims of fashion’s pendulum swing. Zoomed out, we behave as predicted; Cirillo reiterates that the classics really do persist. “That’s why they call them the classics. Cardigans, overalls, leather jackets, berets—they’ll never go away.”
With the first warm days of spring underway, the energy of his subjects is buzzing. In celebration of the book launch, we asked the photojournalist to predict the trends he’s already seeing this season.
Chainmail
“I think chainmail is going to be big this year, spring and summer,” he says of another cyclical trend. A staple of the Rabanne house codes, chainmail manifests in the form of barely-there tops (worn over blouses or nothing at all), pouchettes, and other accessories.
Sporty Prep
Thank Grace Wales Bonner and Emily Adams Bode for this one; the clash of sporty motifs and preppy aesthetics is in. Born out of two inherently practical fashion fads, this one is unlikely to fizzle anytime soon. “I think there’s going to be a lot of big collared polo shirts,” Cirillo says, characterizing the explosion, “kind of preppy athleisure, Adidas-sporty-prep.”
Red Evolves to Burgundy
“There were the pops of red that came in, and I think that’s evolving into burgundy,” he notes. “Tone down the red; bring a little purple into the mix.”
Light Blue
“I feel like there’s been an explosion of light blues,” he says. Interestingly, both this and the burgundy trend mimic the overwhelming favorite colors of the Fall 2024 fashion weeks. Coincidence? I think not.
Distressed
“I think that there’s going to be a lot of tattered clothes, holes in clothes, very, very distressed,” he says. Think: shredded denim, beat-up leather, and worn-in T-shirts.
SlickPic Photography Challenge: Panorama
Ready for another fun photography challenge to shake up your skills and creative juices? Now on the 16th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the focus is on creating breathtaking Panorama photos. In this challenge, your task is to use the unique perspective to showcase an expansive view of a scene. Think sweeping landscapes, cityscapes and architecture — as always, you’re only limited by your creativity!
Stunning panorama photos will require the right gear and skills, and plenty of practice. So if you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to get into shooting panoramas, this challenge is the perfect activity for you!
Need some tips and tricks to help you ace this week’s challenge? We suggest starting with our five tips for photographing cityscape panoramas and quick guide to stitching panoramic photos. Nikon, Skylum and Digital Photography School also have some useful guides that you can learn from.
In case you’re just joining, we also encourage you to check out the full info on the 52-week Challenge.
Photography challenge details
- Submissions will be accepted until the end of the day on April 21, 2024. So, if you’re in the mood to flex your creative muscles, there’s still plenty of time to make something nice!
- Submit 3 images by clicking this link
- Please submit images in JPEG format. Uploading photos that are at least 2500 on the long side is also recommended for the highest quality.
Once you submit your photos, you can review them here: https://52weekchallenge.slickpic.com
As always, you can ask your friends to join the challenge as well by clicking on the Share button for the album and inviting them to join in. Of course, you can also encourage them to Like and Comment on your submissions!
Submit your Panorama photos now!
The UK-Based Nigerian Photographer Using A Different Lens To Challenge Norms
“When I started working, I would leave work during lunch, take pictures and return to work, and that was how I started photography. I wasn’t really fulfilled doing my job, but photography made me really happy. I knew in my heart that this is what I wanted to do [for] a living. That led me to open my first studio at 24,” says Akokhia, born in the UK but whose parents are Nigerian.
She’s the owner of Green Studio and now has over a decade of experience in the industry. Through education and the consistent drive for representation, she hopes to use her photography platform, Amanda Akokhia Photography, to bring about much-needed change.
NASA Photographer Honored for Thrilling Inverted In-Flight Image
Riding in the back seat of a car can be boring. Riding in the back of a NASA aircraft is exhilarating, especially for photographers capturing NASA’s story. Jim Ross, photo lead at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, was awarded first place for an image he took while flying upside down in a two-seat T-34C research aircraft.
In the photo, which was announced as the NASA Photo of the Year 2023 in the People category on April 15, 2024. Ross captures NASA research pilot Nils Larson in full flight gear, while the aircraft is doing aerobatic maneuvers. Most of us would struggle to keep our bearings, let alone operate a camera and frame a perfectly balanced image. NASA Armstrong photographers do this every flight day.
“When we fly proficiency flights, my mind is always thinking about what kind of photo I can take that will share what I am experiencing in the aircraft,” Ross said. “This photo was one that I feel is able to tell that story.” It’s telling the story that makes Ross’s work so important to NASA. Much of what NASA works on can only be witnessed by researchers and scientists, but having it capture in photo and video allows us to share the images with the world.
Ross began his aviation photography career in 1989 when he joined the photography staff at NASA’s Armstrong (then Dryden) Flight Research Center, now known as NASA Armstrong. He became the photo lead in 1997, a title he retains. In his 30 years of flying, he has flown on more than 900 missions and has about 1,100 flight hours in aircraft including T-33, T-34, T-38, F-15, F-16, F-18, KC-10, KC-135, C-12, C-20A, Boeing 747SP, and helicopters.
NASA previously recognized Ross for his work with the agency’s Public Service Medal and the Exceptional Public Achievement Medal. NASA also made a photo book of his work titled, “NASA Photo One,” which highlights 100 photos of his career. He also won the Best of the Best award from the Aviation Week & Space Technology photo contest in 2001. His work has appeared in many publications, including Aviation Week & Space Technology, National Geographic, and Air & Space Smithsonian.
Vermilion County Conservation District Announces SUN APR 21ST Photography Exhibit by Jared Lowe
THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE
All photos in this release by Jared Lowe
Danville, IL – The VCCD is honored to showcase a collection of work by local photographer Jared Lowe at the Kennekuk Education Center, Kennekuk County Park. An opening reception with his photography will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 1 – 4 pm.
Jared Lowe became fascinated with photography when he discovered Mathew Brady’s photos of the Civil War. Being an outdoor person, Jared was also drawn to National Geographic-themed photos. Inspired by his love of wildlife and the natural landscape, and with encouragement from his grandmother, Jared began his photography journey in 2019.
Using a Nikon DX3200 and his Android phone, Jared specializes in landscape, wildlife, and weather photography. Nostalgic scenes of old barns and buildings, basketball hoops, and abandoned places are also evident in Jared’s collection. His goal is to showcase natural beauty with the hope that our busy society will stop to remember the simple things.
A collection of Jared Lowe’s photography is now on display at the Kennekuk Education Center, Kennekuk County Park. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm. His work will remain at the Education Center for viewing by appointment for the next several months.
For more information, please call 217-442-1691, or email ldanzl@vccd.org
Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834
Transforming Fabric into Flesh, Tamara Kostianovsky Fuses Cruelty and Beauty
All images © RX & Slag, shared with permission
If you walked into an exhibition featuring work from Tamara Kostianovsky in recent years, you likely encountered life-sized carcasses dangling from meat hooks. The Argentine-American artist (previously) is perhaps best known for these carnal sculptures of bone and flesh made from patterned fabric scraps. Newer additions include botanical vines winding through ribs and tropical birds perched inside that vacillate between beauty and brutality.
“I see these works in terms of metamorphosis,” Kostianovsky says. “The idea is to transform the image of the carcass from a place of carnage into a matrix where life takes root—in the manner of a utopian environment.”
Some of the carcasses will be on view starting April 23 at the Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris for The Flesh of the World, Kostianovsky’s latest solo exhibition. Featuring about 30 works including multi-colored tree stumps and wall-based panels, the show brings forth the artist’s enduring fascination with the entangled relationship between bodies and the environment.
Stitching recycled clothing and various textiles into patterns that resemble marbled muscle, skin, and other tissues, she asks viewers to consider their consumption habits and the cyclical nature of life and death. By contrasting such soft, domestic materials with the grotesque qualities of the animal body, the subtle cruelties of slaughter and gluttony many partake in daily become more visceral.
Much of Kostianovsky’s works also address the impacts of colonialism and violence, particularly in her recent Carnal Geographies series. Layering maps, foliage, and patchwork, she visualizes North and South America and Africa, delineating the outer continental borders with flesh-like parts. Dotted with colorful birds, the works confront the historical and continued brutality waged in these places and the potential for new growth and life in a post-colonial world.
See The Flesh of the World through November 3. The artist also has work in two group exhibitions, one on view through April 27 at Chart Gallery in New York City and the other through June 2 at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff. You can also peruse an archive of her work on her site and Instagram.
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Kim Kardashian Shows Off North West’s Photography Skills in New Pics
Kim Kardashian recently shared new Instagram photos showcasing her 10-year-old daughter, North West’s, budding photography skills.
North, whom Kim has affectionately dubbed the “Stylist of the Year,” took the stunning photos of her mother during the recent Kardashian-Jenner family trip.
The carousel of images features Kim in a shimmering gold Prada dress with her hair pulled back into a sleek bun. Kim captioned the post, “✨ 📸 North,” highlighting her daughter’s creative talents behind the camera.
North has been recognized for her artistic inclinations, including her impressive painting skills. In September, Kim shared a photo of North’s beautiful sunset painting on her Instagram Story.
The vibrant artwork showcased a glowing orange-and-yellow sun with pink-and-purple clouds reflecting on the ocean, demonstrating North’s keen eye for color and detail. Kim has been protective of her daughter’s achievements, especially when North’s previous paintings were met with skepticism.
That wasn’t North’s first impressive landscape piece. Back in 2021, Kim shared a photo of North’s painting at age seven, which featured a snow-covered mountain on a lake.
After it was questioned as to whether North actually painted the image or if she used a paint by numbers program, Kim hopped onto Instagram once again to shut down the speculation.
Sharing that North had been taking an oil painting class, the reality star added, “How dare you see children doing awesome things and then try to accuse them of NOT being awesome!?!?! Please stop embarrassing yourselves with the negativity and allow every child to be GREAT!!! NORTH WEST PAINTED THAT PERDIOTDDDDDABCDEFGZFDT!!!!!”
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