Posts Tagged ‘Photography’
From Monica’s Archives: The Girl at the Gate
Our new column, From Monica’s Archives, features photographs from the period in which Monica was spending her days solely as a black and white film photographer. While she still shoots this way, the movement into the digital age has made the use of film by most photographers much more of a rarity – making the [...]
Iconic Image: Self Portrait by Richard Avedon
This iconic self portrait of Richard Avedon stopped us in our tracks. Avedon was and is one of the most famous portrait photographers of our time. He had the ability to capture the true essence of his subjects with just a simple, minimal portrait – and he himself was no exception.
Iconic Image: Marilyn Monroe
Most of the photos taken of Marilyn Monroe portray her as the perfectly posed bombshell that she was famous for being. Here, it feels like the photographer snuck backstage and caught her off-guard when she was just having a cigarette like anyone else. This photo lets you connect with the real Marilyn, and for that [...]
Iconic Image: Michael Caine
This photo of Michael Caine was taken in 1965 by relatively unknown photographer Stephen C. Archetti. At the time, he was dubbed by GQ as the “Eastender (who) put the idea of working class Brit Cool on the map.” That statement embodies why this image is so powerful. Never has anyone looked so cool while [...]
Elliott Irwitt at the International Center for Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY: Despite the digital revolution, we’ve still got a passion for the work of the great film photographers. Lovers of iconic 20th century imagery should not miss Elliott Erwitt at New York’s International Center of Photography, up through August 28th. This large-scale retrospective showcases the career of photographer and filmmaker Elliott Erwitt, who is also the the recipient of this year’s ICP Infinity Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Francoise Hardy Behind the Lens
ICONIC IMAGE: Vintage black-and-white photography is part of the DNA of MRKstyle and Monica Rich Kosann’s photography. We’re always on the lookout for those stylish images from the past that speak to us.
Vintage Yearbook Photographs That Inspire
CAPTURING: Old photographs are a source of ongoing inspiration at MRKstyle, and today we came across an unlikely source for these treasured images: the yearbook. Oftentimes, yearbooks are shoved in storage closets where they gather dust and remain unopened for decades. This is a shame, as they are portals for visual archaeology.
Creating Old-Fashioned Camera Effects with Modern Smartphone Apps
ASK MONICA: As a photographer with a passion for film, I’ve had my skepticism about digital smartphone camera apps, which promise to give amateurs the ability to whip up pro-looking photos with clever trickery, readymade filters and a couple clicks of the buttons. Would these instant gratification high-tech apps allow for real creativity, I wondered? The answer, I discovered on a recent trip to Paris, is yes.
Invite Curiosity
PICTURE THIS IN YOUR HOME Monica has so many creative ideas, not all of them could fit into her new book, Living With What You Love. Rather than abandon them on the cutting room floor, we decided to share some of her favorite outtakes and how-to tips in this bi-weekly column.
What’s in Your Wallet? (Part 2)
MONICA RICH KOSANN VIDEO Almost all of us carry precious memories in our wallet or handbag. Sometimes we forget they are there. Monica ventured out for a second time in New York City …
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While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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