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Photo of the Day: 29 February 2012

2012-02-29T07:50:00.006+08:00

Photo: James Appleton/National Geographic

PHOTO OF THE DAY
29 FEBRUARY

You don't get to see this happen much. An aurora and an eruption, both occuring at the same time? Captured on camera? No wonder the appeal.

Photo copyright belongs to James Appleton/National Geographic

Photo of the Day: 28 February 2012

2012-02-28T19:05:00.001+08:00

Photo courtesy of Luke Hayden

PHOTO OF THE DAY
28 FEBRUARY

8 Years

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Read our interview with Luke Hayden, here.

Photo of the Day: 27 February 2012

2012-02-27T17:19:00.002+08:00

Photo courtesy of Aaron Storry

PHOTO OF THE DAY
27 FEBRUARY

New York, May 2011

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Read the rest of our 'Road Trip (Part 1): New York' by Aaron Storry feature, here!

EXCLUSIVE: Our Interview with Luke Hayden

2012-02-26T22:11:00.002+08:00

Photos courtesy of Luke Hayden

Hi, Luke! Please introduce yourself!
I’m Luke Hayden, I live in Essex and I'm a happily married photographer. (Sorry ladies)

What made you start taking up photography?
I used to make impressively amateur short films with the family handy cam when I was younger, and I guess that kicked off the addiction to recording film and photo. But I think my first real inspiration and reason for buying a camera was seeing the unusal and really brilliant pictures my friend was taking when we were at college together. I wanted to do the same and invested in a Sony DSC V1.

In 2006, I discovered a photographer called Sean Flanigan and I was blown away by his photos. I decided then to get myself a proper camera, so I saved for a Canon 30D and haven't been far from my camera since. Please check out my friend's work too, at jamiecameron.carbonmade.com.

You capture various types of photos, and we've noticed that you have a lot of portraits in your portfolio. Is that your preferred type of photography?
I do enjoy portraits, taking photos of people one-to-one allows you more scope to focus an idea or a theme, but I have a real passion for more documentary-style photos. I guess this is why I love wedding photography so much at the moment. It combines the best of both worlds with some set scenes and a lot of action shots needed to paint the emotion of the day. It's really satisfying to tell a story through your pictures, and who doesn't enjoy a party? I love a mixture of styles, though. Having people in front of my camera keeps me happy.

What are your favorite equipments to work with?
My Canon 5D MKII is always at the ready. I tend to use the 50mm 1.4 lens a bunch, but the 35mm 1.4 is killer. As for accesories, I just love my Think Tank bag. They make some really clever, practical and good looking bags.

You've recently taken up to maternity photography, how did that come
about?
My sister models and is a new mum to my gorgeous niece, Mia. I've done a few portfolio shoots with her in the past and we thought it would be nice to do a shoot during the pregnancy. I didn't think much more of it at the time, but a pregnant friend of hers loved the pictures and asked me to do a shoot with her later that year. I was more than happy to, two models for only half the directing effort.

A photo of yours was featured in Professional
Photographer Magazine, mind telling us about it?
I have an online gallery with Professional Photographer Magazine, and they approached me asking if they could use one of my images. The photo was taken in New York at 5th Ave. I read this magazine every month, so I was real happy to have one of my images used.

Finally, if you could work with one color, what would it be?
Nice question. If I had to work with only one color, it would have to be United Nations Blue. I think it's also known as Azure? Sky swimming.

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Photo of the Day: 26 February 2012

2012-02-26T20:10:00.000+08:00

Photo: Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
26 FEBRUARY

Quail Eggs

'Road Trip (Part 4): Los Angeles' by Aaron Storry

2012-02-25T22:16:00.004+08:00

Photos courtesy of Aaron Storry

One of Aaron Storry's many stops during his road trip was Los Angeles, the city of stars and diverse culture.

Read on to view more of Aaron's photos of LA!

"We rolled into Los Angeles on Friday 13th May 2011. The 265 mile trip from Vegas took us on the Interstate 15 through Barstow, avoiding Death Valley to the North. Los Angeles was colder than I had expected but a nice change from the Nevada heat."

These photos are featured in a limited edition book that is available via request (you can do so by emailing to aaron@aaron-photography.com)

Read more on Aaron's trip to Los Angeles, here.

Aaron Storry's website

Previous related posts:
Road Trip (Part 1): New York
Road Trip (Part 2): Washington DC
Road Trip (Part 3): Vegas

Derek Lam Fall/Winter 2012

2012-02-25T09:39:00.000+08:00

Photos: Derek Lam

Leather skirt, dresses, printed tops, knits over chiffon dresses. Yum.

Photo credits: firstVIEW

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Photo of the Day: 25 February 2012

2012-02-25T09:34:00.000+08:00

Photo: Photoblog MSNBC

PHOTO OF THE DAY
25 FEBRUARY

Sand sculptures along the bank of London's Thames

Photo copyright belongs to Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

Photo of the day: 24 February 2012

2012-02-24T09:21:00.000+08:00

Photo: Michael Marten

PHOTO OF THE DAY
24 FEBRUARY

Michael Marten took this picture at Grain, Kent on 20 and 21 February 2008.
Low water 5pm, high water 1pm. Brilliant case of now-you-see-it-now-you-don't, don't you think?

Photo copyright belongs to Michael Marten

Victoria Beckham Fall/Winter 2012

2012-02-23T19:38:00.001+08:00

Photos: Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham dons models of NYFW 2012 with structured midi length chic military dresses, in hues of army green, brown and black. View the full collection here.

Photo credits: firstVIEW

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Photo of the Day: 23 February 2012

2012-02-23T09:57:00.000+08:00

Photo: Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
23 FEBRUARY

Beetroot Risotto, Grilled Shrimps and Pesto

Vogue México February 2012: Constance Jablonski

2012-02-22T21:13:00.000+08:00

Photo: Noir Facade

Magazine: Vogue México February 2012
Title: Natural print
Model: Constance Jablonski
Photographer: Jean-François Campos
Stylist: Sarah Gore-Reeves

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Photo of the Day: 22 February 2012

2012-02-22T08:11:00.001+08:00

Photo: Jenny E. Ross/National Geographic

PHOTO OF THE DAY
22 FEBRUARY

Photo credits: Jenny E. Ross

Photo of the Day: 21 February 2012

2012-02-21T00:25:00.000+08:00

Photo: Noir Facade

PHOTO OF THE DAY
21 FEBRUARY

Campaign: Luisa Spagnol
Season: Spring/Summer 2012
Model: Hana Soukupova
Photographer: Michelangelo di Battista

Vogue UK March 2012: Lana Del Rey

2012-02-21T00:00:00.000+08:00

Photos: Noir Facade

Title: The Video Star
Magazine: Vogue UK March 2012
Model: Lana Del Rey
Photographer: Mario Testino
Stylist: Lucinda Chambers

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Photo of the Day: 20 February 2012

2012-02-20T21:44:00.003+08:00

Photo: Lucas Jackson/Reuters/Big Picture

PHOTO OF THE DAY
20 FEBRUARY

A Glimpse of Fashion Week 2012

Makeup is applied backstage before the Rebecca Taylor Fall/Winter 2012 show during New York Fashion Week, Feb. 10, 2012.

Chromat A/W 2012 Lookbook: Disney Couture

2012-02-19T13:35:00.001+08:00

Photo: Chromat

Label: Chromat A/W 2012
Title: Disney Couture
Cover model: Allison Harvard & Auguste (Aim)
Photographer: Lauren Duque
Hair: Dakota Heman
Makeup: Tiffany Patton

More Chromat garments here.

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Photo of the Day: 19 February 2012

2012-02-19T00:09:00.001+08:00

Photo: Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
19 FEBRUARY

Cars in Kuwait; Imperial Crown

Paper Mag: The World According to Nicki Minaj

2012-02-18T23:36:00.000+08:00

Photo: Paper Mag

Magazine: Paper Mag Spring Fashion Spread
Title: The World According to Nicki Minaj
Photographer: Jessica Craig-Martin
Stylist: Andrew Mukamal

View more photos from Paper Mag.

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'Road Trip (Part 3): Vegas' by Aaron Storry

2012-02-18T21:28:00.006+08:00

Photos courtesy of Aaron Storry

British photographer, Aaron Storry was on his honeymoon in America last year. It turned out to be an eventful road trip which resulted in plenty of beautiful photos!

"There isn't much about Vegas which I don't love. Las Vegas was the third stop on our road trip honeymoon through the USA. Arriving late by plane I was surprised to see slot machines at the airport, this was going to be a messy 5 days in Nevada."

These photos are featured in a limited edition book that is available via request (you can do so by emailing to aaron@aaron-photography.com)

Read more on Aaron's trip to Vegas, here.

Aaron Storry's website

Previous related posts:
Road Trip (Part 1): New York
Road Trip (Part 2): Washington DC

Photo of the Day: 18 February 2012

2012-02-18T00:07:00.001+08:00

Photo: Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
18 FEBRUARY

Hedge

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012: Backstage Photos

2012-02-18T00:01:00.000+08:00

Photos: Self Service Magazine

Backstage at Alexander McQueen
Paris, Spring/Summer 2012
Photography by Morgan O’Donovan

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Photo of the Day: 17 February 2012

2012-02-17T20:31:00.002+08:00

Photo: Simon Sperling

PHOTO OF THE DAY
17 FEBRUARY

Overcast

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012

2012-02-17T20:16:00.008+08:00

Photos: Oscar de la Renta

Light pastel hues, jewel prints, voluminous (glam) ballgown, and the bouffant hair updo held back using satin headbands with large rhinestones, what's not to love? View the full collection here.

Photo credits: George Chinsee

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Photo of the Day: 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T00:30:00.001+08:00

Photo courtesy of heidi♥

PHOTO OF THE DAY
16 FEBRUARY