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Paris-based photographer David Gomez-Maestre caught my eye thanks to his gorgeous, richly colored photos. Growing up in Alicante, Spain, he is inspired by the light of his hometown, Spanish folklore, and his childhood memories. His sense of color is next-level, often utilizing a palette that’s reminiscent of the 60s and 70s. Think lots of deep reds, burnt oranges, limes, and brash turquoise tones. Gorgeous work.
In the newest issue of Monocle, there’s a fantastic piece on innovative eco-friendly materials (link for subscribers only, sorry) that was photographed by Baker & Evans. Photographing together since 2011, Brendan Baker and Danny Evans work out of South London creating beautiful still life imagery for major beauty and fashion brands. In checking out their site I found these great photos they made for Louis Vuitton for… something, it doesn’t say!
They remind me a bit of the compositions Nacho Allegre makes, which is maybe why I like these so much. The arrangements are so pleasing to me. A variety of woods were used like Beech, Polar, and Okoume, which highlights the varying nature of each. Wouldn’t these be stunning as large format prints?I would totally hang one in my apartment.
I discovered by chance the work of Madrid-based photographer Thais Varela, who’s high-contrast, super saturated work immediately caught my eye. When I look through her photos they give me that feeling of the early to mid-90s editorial feeling, thinking Raygun magazine covers. And those colors, the richness and depth there, as well as the deep dark tones, everything feels so dreamy. Seeing Varela’s work makes me want to pick up a film camera, though realistically, my photos wouldn’t be half as great as hers.
Maisie Cousins is a London-based photographer known for her intimate and hyper-saturated images that push the boundaries of seduction and repulsion. With a similar visual approach to iconic photographer Marilyn Minter, Cousins is interested in seeing the natural world for what it is, both beautiful and disgusting. I love how unsettling her work is. Everything is so sharp and saturated, you get to see every detail, for better or worse. It’s all so visceral an reaction provoking. If you’re interested in learning more, I highly suggest reading her interview with Materia, where she gives a lot of insight into the whys of her work.
Spotted this photo series “(爱) think of me” featuring model Kiko Mizuhara and instantly fell in love. They were taken by Poyenchen for Sicky Mag CHN, who themselves have a stunning, editorial style that feels like some over-the-top 80’s realness. Those long braids are so great, the styling is amazing, and I love the playfulness of everything.
