PHOTO-MEDS

Gerco de Ruijter :: Photographic Works

In the world of Instagram and SnapChat, rarely do images stop me dead in my tracks like the work of photographer Gerco de Ruijter. Primarily landscapes, his portfolio speaks through almost a godly sense of scale, capturing moments from either incredible distances or microscopic details. I find myself reaching almost a meditative state as I try to figure out angles, textures and subject matter through the eyes of such a wonderful artist. Below are snaps taken from his Iceland, Almost Nature and Lot collections as seen on his site.

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EYE SPY

Seriously obsessing over these dramatic lashes and wondering if there's any possible way of getting away with wearing them in public...it is  New York, after all :)

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Image 2 Editorial make-up by Grant Yoshino

Image 3 Simulations Photographic Collage by Alexandra Bellissimo

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PINEAPPLE EXPRESS

Are we ready for summer already?!?

Image credits coming.

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2 WAYS : SCALES

Equally beautiful and enticing.

Images via [1.2.]

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PERSPECTIVE

Today, let's switch things up, and look at the world a little differently :)

Images via [1. Dree Hemingway by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin 2.3.4]

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ARCHITECTURE OF DENSITY

Michael Wolf :: Photojournalism
Architecture of Density, Hong Kong

Repetition.

Photojournalist Michael Wolf is the pure definition of international artist. Wolf was born in Germany, then raised in Canada and the United States before working a decade in China under the magazine Stern. His work most often takes a voyeuristic stance, removing context of location, therefore, allowing the observer to focus on patterns or subjects that might otherwise go unnoticed. In these photographs, part of a larger series titled, Architecture of Density, Wolf displays Hong Kong as vacant and deserted--very atypical of most assumptions of this city. The sheer density of the structure is breathtaking, and reminds us of how very different other cultures live, breathe and get through the day.

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STYLIN' WITH PATTI WILSON

Patti Wilson :: Badass Editorial Stylist

New York born and based editorial stylist Patti Wilson has become one of the most recognized names in the fashion industry for her style which merges a street edginess, sensuality, and classic elegance. In addition to her vast work with i-D Magazine, she has styled for Italian Vogue, Numero, Harper's Bazaar and many more. Wilson began her career by "styling" herself for her less than glamorous gig as a hostess at a popular jazz club in New York. It wasn't long before her incredible fashion sensibility was noticed and this rockstar of a stylist began living out her dreams.

Dear Patti,

Please teach me everything you know, so I can stop bartending to pay the rent.

xo Kat

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2 WAYS : BLACK AND WHITE

2 Ways :: Black + White Photography

Stunning photographic explorations by We Are Not You (first) and Alexander Khokholov (second). The first image manipulations were intended to capture and communicate the illusion of motion, while the stunning black and white portraits by Khokholov stop you dead in your tracks.

We Are Not You

Alexander Khokholov

Images via [1-3, 4-6]

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A FEW THINGS

Photography of Form + Material Exploration

Texture, materiality, surface, and form...These are a few of my favorite things!

Images via [1,2,3,4]

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PASTELS WITH PUNCH

These typically soft and subdued hues are given a new 'tude by infusing geometry, fun fashion and a bossy lady on tape. This type of contrast gives just the right amount of sass to keeps things interesting and keep the mind curious about the possibilities.

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GRAPHICS

Analog graphics.

Masking tape over wool fiber.

Rubber bands stretched over nail grid.

Images via Kat VanCleave

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THINGS TO REMEMBER

Sometimes in the craziness of life we forget the simplest things. Let's remember a few of those things today...

Listen to those who have gone before you, then make your own path.

Tell people how you feel instead of assuming they know.

The beauty is often in the process--their is always time to rush later.

 And of coarse...

Images by Kat VanCleave

More of my everyday inspirations on Instagram

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MOOD

Sultry.

Images by Kat VanCleave

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