I would have to say Vogue España, although that Dapper Dan cover really speaks to me ( but you are right and that background texture is a no go ) re that one Numero cover, the covered face is the one thing I like, I think that styling was a missed opportunity to create something interesting
I can't appreciate enough your work: I am learning more from these 10+ minute long videos than during hours of doom scrolling on Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest.... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Another fine video, Marco. Could I ask your opinion of Solve Sundsbo? His recent interests have swerved into what I call a "Nick Knight" direction, but his earlier work showed a real, exploratory breadth.
I know exactly what you are referring to! He was one of my favorite photographers before but I haven't seen much lately with that same impact. I did a graphite drawing of one of his photos years ago (instagram.com/p/evaoNMF8_X/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
@@THEMODELGENE I don't recall that one. I have dozens and dozens of his images saved for reference, but that one missed me somehow. I must say your drawing of it is quite good. He seems to have gone down the same path as some accomplished musicians. After enough experience and experimentation, I find that musicians tend to gravitate to modular synthesis, a very direct way of manipulating sound. It's like they get tired of mediating their relationship to music through an instrument and want to get down to something fundamental, the literal waveforms of sound. Sundsbo (and Knight) strike me as having the same spirit. They're reaching for something beyond light and cameras to pure image.
One key difference lies in Aoki's mother being in the shot with her. By showing her alone, North West feels abandoned in front of the lens. It reminds me of the child artist from Sorrentino's film, The Great Beauty.
Tone makes a big difference, Willy Vanderperre's style is so cold and serious, which also makes the feeling so different. It would be different if it was a colorful, fun, playful shoot that reflected her age@@davidturner5
Absolutely,@@THEMODELGENE. The formality and austerity alone distance us from North West and she's given a heroic camera angle on top of it, connoting power where none should be implied.
"...no fantasy, nothing to inspire a new generation of creatives." I mean, this is basically the overarching theme of 99% of commercial photography in most genres these days, sadly. 😔
I always love these videos! Thank you for always putting them up- I look forward to them every month. I really liked the Vogue Mexico covers and agreed with your worst cover of the month...when will the overediting end?!
What is your favorite cover from November 2023?
Vogue Portugal
which one?@@jadenedlund7171
I would have to say Vogue España, although that Dapper Dan cover really speaks to me ( but you are right and that background texture is a no go )
re that one Numero cover, the covered face is the one thing I like, I think that styling was a missed opportunity to create something interesting
I'm surprised Numéro would put out 2/3 covers of a red dress with a similar background@@sfmoe
Favourite cover: Vogue Portugal / statue cover
Favourite line: “this angle is super unflattering for someone with migrated lip filler”
Another fantastic video!!! Lots of great covers this month.
Thank you! What were some of your favorites?
I can't appreciate enough your work: I am learning more from these 10+ minute long videos than during hours of doom scrolling on Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest.... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm so happy to hear! You can expect A LOT more in 2024 (campaigns, editorials, vintage magazines, etc.) Do you have any favorite covers this month?
Second this. Every video is amazing and insightful. And also shows how much of a "truth and logic" is there in the industry.
@@ratuldutta1521 thank you!
Another fine video, Marco. Could I ask your opinion of Solve Sundsbo? His recent interests have swerved into what I call a "Nick Knight" direction, but his earlier work showed a real, exploratory breadth.
I know exactly what you are referring to! He was one of my favorite photographers before but I haven't seen much lately with that same impact. I did a graphite drawing of one of his photos years ago (instagram.com/p/evaoNMF8_X/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
@@THEMODELGENE I don't recall that one. I have dozens and dozens of his images saved for reference, but that one missed me somehow. I must say your drawing of it is quite good.
He seems to have gone down the same path as some accomplished musicians. After enough experience and experimentation, I find that musicians tend to gravitate to modular synthesis, a very direct way of manipulating sound. It's like they get tired of mediating their relationship to music through an instrument and want to get down to something fundamental, the literal waveforms of sound. Sundsbo (and Knight) strike me as having the same spirit. They're reaching for something beyond light and cameras to pure image.
Do you think there is a difference between the Vogue Japan Cover of Eleanor Aoki vs i-D's cover of North West?
One key difference lies in Aoki's mother being in the shot with her. By showing her alone, North West feels abandoned in front of the lens. It reminds me of the child artist from Sorrentino's film, The Great Beauty.
Tone makes a big difference, Willy Vanderperre's style is so cold and serious, which also makes the feeling so different. It would be different if it was a colorful, fun, playful shoot that reflected her age@@davidturner5
Absolutely,@@THEMODELGENE. The formality and austerity alone distance us from North West and she's given a heroic camera angle on top of it, connoting power where none should be implied.
"...no fantasy, nothing to inspire a new generation of creatives."
I mean, this is basically the overarching theme of 99% of commercial photography in most genres these days, sadly. 😔
Unfortunately it’s true. They can’t inspire when they themselves aren’t excited about their work.
I always love these videos! Thank you for always putting them up- I look forward to them every month. I really liked the Vogue Mexico covers and agreed with your worst cover of the month...when will the overediting end?!
stay tuned for lots of gorgeous photography next month!