National Geographic

SOLVE SUNDSBO initially was misunderstood in the fashion photography world. "People would say to me, 'I'm not sure I can hire you, I'm not sure what you're doing. What is your style?' I was mortified and thought I was never going to make a living as a photographer." What was different about Solve is that he embraced every photography technique there was, whether it be X-rays, 3-D scanning, high-tech manipulation, or hand-painted retouching..."If I've got a style, it's that I've got no style."




While taking a photography course in London, a phone call from Nick Knight offering a position as an assistant changed his world. For four years, Solve dedicated himself to Nick, and in return Nick who is one of the most influential fashion photographers, gave back to Solve as well.




Now Solve is a fashion world institution. His portfolio consists of Dior, Gucci, Hermes, Yves Saint Laurent, Bally, and Armani. Fashion designer Tom Ford says, "Solve is a great talent in the fashion industry. His photographs speak for themselves. They are powerful, beautiful, always fresh, and I am lucky to have worked with him over the past decade." Even though it looks like Solve's photos are digitally altered, they're not; he uses old-fashioned techniques.




When it comes to photography nowadays Solve says, "Photography has become democratic – anyone with a digital camera can shoot something and alter it in Photoshop to make it look polished. For the past four or five years there's been a lot of dull, perfected work around, but there's an industry backlash going on now." Sorry Mr. Professional!!! What is crazy though, is that Solve Sundsbo's work is unlike anything I've seen in photography, and is truly a masterpiece in itself.






You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Last night was the annual MET GALA in NYC where the biggest names in fashion, movies, and music were in attendance. The costume gala is a one of the dressiest events out there where celebrities wear customized vintage pieces AKA everyone brings their A GAME. Check out who shined!!!


GISELE BUNDCHEN: she stood out as a goddess in this red hot strapless Alexander McQueen gown with dramatic train, she paired with Van Cleef & Arpels earrings.

SARAH JESSICA PARKER: this style icon lived up to her name in this high necked Alexander McQueen gown paired with Fred Leighton jewels and green pumps.
JENNIFER LOPEZ: the World's Most Beautiful Woman shined in this peek-a-boo fuchsia Gucci gown and floral bolero paired with H. Stern diamonds worth nearly $500,000!
BEYONCE: this diva showed off her infamous curves in this fitted embellished Emilio Pucci gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Sergio Rossi heels.
ISLA FISHER: she looks very sleek in this statuesque sapphire blue Tory Burch gown with ruffled neckline paired with House of Lavande chandelier earrings.
GINNIFER GOODWIN: she turns heads in this emerald green plunging neckline Topshop wrap dress paired with Van Cleef & Arpels "Art Deco Zip" necklace and Aperlai strappy sandals.
EVAN RACHEL WOOD: she looks absolutely flawless in this embellished burgundy Gucci gown paired with Fred Leighton jewelry.
ELIZABETH BANKS: this golden actress literally takes it to that level in a one-shouldered gold sequined Tommy Hilfiger gown with Lorraine Schwartz gems.
CHRISTINA RICCI: she takes it back to her goth days in this unique lace Zac Posen gown with full trumpet skirt paired with Fred Leighton ruby and diamond earrings.
IMAN: one of thee original supermodel stuns in this bronze and gold long sleeved Stella McCartney jumpsuit with Fred Leighton jewels.
FERGIE: has Royal Wedding fever in this embellished Marchesa mermaid gown and Harry Winston jewels.
RIHANNA: once agains turns heads in a one-shouldered peek-a-boo lace Stella McCartney gown and Wilfredo Rosado fine jewelry.
GWYNETH PALTROW: looks so well put together in a crystal embellished long-sleeved Stella McCartney nude gown with Fred Leighton jewels.
BLAKE LIVELY: Hollywood's new "IT GiRL" commands attention in this pale gray embroidered Chanel Haute Couture gown with Lorraine Schwartz earrings.




You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille