Massimo Listri - Master of Interior Photography

Every once in a while we are lucky enough to delve into the art world for our clients.  While most of them have incredible art collection and curators who they work with very closely, sometimes we get to put that hat on for them.  I have been fascinated for some time with the work of Italian artist Massimo Listri. Known for masterful eye in capturing interior spaces, he has traveled around the globe photographing some of the most stunning interior architecture. I love how I can get lost in each and every photo. 

Arnet, Yatzer and Massimo Listri

Ed Burtynsky : Water

One of my favourite photographers is Canadian artist Ed Burtynsky.  His work is primarily focussed on the many ways in which humans impact the earth and is always on a monumental scale.  His latest series which is now on exhibition at the Howard Greenberg Gallery here in New York (until November 2nd) is entitled Water and the subject matter is just that.  Our world as we know it would not be possible without water and he has captured some really amazing and artful ways in which we manipulate exploit it.  I love the scale of his subject and how every photo is truly beautiful and ones eyes search for a reference point or some sense of scale to understand the reality of the subject.  It is a truly spectacular talent he has and I recommend andy opportunity you have to see his work.

Photos courtesy of the Howard Greenberg Gallery and Ed Burtynsky

Gentle Giants at Sea

Sharks have forever fascinated me. I have been a recreational diver since I was little and I remember the first time I was underwater with a shark like it was yesterday – seeing this reef shark move past us with grace and ease took my breath away.  They are truly magnificent creatures that are so misunderstood by society and anything we can do to protect them , so when the images of a recent photo shoot with whale sharks came to me I just had to share.  Environmental photographer Shawn Heinrichs has captured the incredible grace of these gentil giants posing with models in the Philipines to help bring awareness to them and their docile nature. Crossing my fingers for the day I can dive with these magnificent creatures.

Blue Sphere Media

An Inspiring 2013

Well, let me start off by saying Happy New Year to you all! I am sorry for the delayed message (you can still say it even on the 4th right?), but as you all know holiday are crazy times with family and friends and life just seems to take over sometimes.  We had a wonderful time in Toronto visiting friends, trying new restaurants and enjoying the snow.  Back to work this week and things are in full swing.  I have a couple of projects installing here in Manhattan in March/April and so it is the last push to get all the details done on any outstanding items and start thinking about accessories. I have been pinning quite a bit lately and thought that I would start the year off with a little Pinterest inspiration!

I hope you all had a truly wonderful holiday season and here is to a very lucky 2013!

A x

Arch Daily

Yatzer

Contemporist

Hooked House

The work of Russian photographer Andre Ermolaev have been floating around lately, and with good reason.  He has some truly incredible photos taken over Iceland and I just find them mesmerizing. Here are a few to get you excited, but to see the complete series click here.

Colossal

Photography Week - Part 5

I thought that it would be fitting to have the last photographer in my series be British.  Simon Upton is a  London-based photographer who has shot some of the most incredible interiors in the UK and around the world for some of the most predominant magazines and designers in the industry. There is a simplicity about how his settings are framed, yet as a viewer it is clear to understand the complexity of each space. 

This week has been a truly fantastic adventure for me into the wonderful world of interior and architectural photography and has not only inspired me but has made me excited to have my projects photographed in the future.  I hope that you have all felt as enlightened as I have and that we have discovered some wonderfully talented people together.

Simon Upton Photography

Photography Week - Part 4

For todays photographer I wanted to stretch my geographic reach to Europe as many of the interiors and designs coming we are currently seeing are at the top of our industry, and Xavier Béjot is no exception. This French photographer works with the likes of Jean Louis Deniot and we all recognize his work from covers of magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and Interior Design.  I love the way he uses surfaces in the interiors to tell a story not only about the materiality of the space, but also what the photograph is not able to show you - the reflection int he mirror below, or lacquer panels in photos 2 and 3 and the surfaces in the last image. 

Xavier Béjot Photography

Photography Week - Part 3

Todays photographer is the California based Dominique Vorillon.  Featured in publications such as Veranda, New York Times Magazine and World of Interiors her work always has a clean, crisp and easy to understand quality.  She has a way of capturing light in a space that gives her photos an almost etherial quality, something I find so mesmerizing.  The color saturation and framing of each shot brings me into the space, and whether I like the interior or not, I find I am always inspired by her images.

Dominique Vorillon Photography