Jimmy Nelson writes, "In 2009, I planned to become a guest of 31 secluded and visually unique tribes. I wanted to witness their time-honoured traditions, join in their rituals and discover how the rest of the world is threatening to change their way of life forever. Most importantly, I wanted to create an ambitious aesthetic photographic document that would stand the test of time. A body of work that would be an irreplaceable ethnographic record of a fast disappearing world."
Read moreJimmy Nelson: Before They Pass Away - 2
Jimmy Nelson writes, "In 2009, I planned to become a guest of 31 secluded and visually unique tribes. I wanted to witness their time-honoured traditions, join in their rituals and discover how the rest of the world is threatening to change their way of life forever. Most importantly, I wanted to create an ambitious aesthetic photographic document that would stand the test of time. A body of work that would be an irreplaceable ethnographic record of a fast disappearing world."
Read moreDirector's Cut: L'Invitation au Voyage - Louis Vuitton
The director's cut is my favorite in this feast-for-eyes short film for Louis Vuitton.
Sent to in by Serena Connolly.
Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola's Prada Short: Candy L'eau
Three is company in this series of shorts for Prada Candy L'eau by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola. These sweet, light-hearted spots offer a clever alternative to the typical hyper-stylization and pretentiousness of perfume advertising. Enjoy a little bit of Candy -
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Read moreCrossing Over: Carlos Serrao Shoots Cars
Carlos Serrao is known for his bold photographs of sports figures and celebrities. When Team One asked him to cross over to shoot for Lexus, the resulting images bring to mind the power, nuance and subtle textures that have always been the hallmark of his images.
Read moreBilly Kidd: Lights. Camera. Emotion.
If there is one thing you can count on in a Billy Kidd photograph, it's emotional impact. While Billy is an accomplished fashion, portrait and celebrity photographer based in New York - Hudson Rouge asked him to bring that same young, edgy, rebellious quality to photographing for Lincoln. Below is a rare look at some of that car photography - and a sampling of his boldly observant portraits, as well.
Read moreMark Laita: Created Equal
Baptist Churchgoer / White Supremacist
In America, the chasm between rich and poor is growing, the clash between conservatives and liberals is strengthening, and even good and evil seem more polarized than ever before. At the heart of this collection of portraits is my desire to remind us that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstances or fate molded and weathered us into whom we have become.
Read moreAndrew Zuckerman: Flower
Andrew Zuckerman's signature minimalist photography style, acts as a perfect foil for the wonder of nature - showcasing the mind-boggling complexity and color within each flower. The deceptively simple, consistent approach across the large selection of specimens underlines the the astonishing variety found in nature, while allowing us, the happy spectators, to marvel at these beauties as we view them in spectacular detail.
Read moreSawdust: The Shanghai Ranking Project
This beautiful typography treatment created by design firm, Sawdust, was created to reflect the subject matter of the book it was commissioned for - Shanghai Jiao Tong Top 200 Research Universities. The design is based on ribbons and metals awarded for excellence within a field, echoing the subject matter of the book.
Read moreDan Tobin Smith: Puma McQueen
Dan Tobin Smith's TV spot for the Alexander McQueen Puma collection is simply stunning. Be sure to check out this, and the few other videos he has uploaded to Vimeo.
Dan Tobin Smith: Ephemeral Illusion
When I think of the work of Dan Tobin Smith - I think about ephemeral beauty - fleeting moments of delicate observation where an array of elements come beautifully together for a moment.
Read moreHonda: The Impossible Made Possible
Take a look - and then maybe a second look - at mcgarrybowen London's new European spot for the Honda CR-V. The optical illusions and visual effects are eye catching ... but I'll stop there so as not to give too much away.
It is because of this spot that Dan Tobin Smith's work has been on my mind - if you like this spot, then you might enjoy his work as well. {Link}
Great Adweek article and "making of" video.
Agency: mcgarrybowen