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Laura Kampman (in) Valentine’s Day After Rodarte FW 12.13,...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:04 -0500

Laura Kampman (in) Valentine’s Day

After Rodarte FW 12.13, Laura was missing home, but quickly cheered up when I surprised her with a rose. It is always my pleasure to bring smiles to the faces of sweet girls like Laura.<3

Fashion week might be a glamorous and fun social environment for fashion spectators (and an exciting time for photographers like me who get to see their friends and favorite muses), but for many of the models, it is a gruesome, lonely month away from home. I’m always happy to share my happiness with others. ;)

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Melissa Stasiuk, Antonia Wesseloh, & Zuzanna Stankiewicz...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:01:22 -0500

Melissa Stasiuk, Antonia Wesseloh, & Zuzanna Stankiewicz (in) The New Generation

I have been dying to capture an image with all three of them together, and I finally had my chance! No particular reason…. This was just for my own image musings because all three models have had buzz because they have some resemblances to Freja Beha due to facial features or hair. However, I have learned more about each girl on an individual basis, and their interiors have proven to be even more valuable than what the eyes at the moment see…

Melissa Stasiuk is the newest member of the crop of very cool Argentinian models with great style and individualism that has been making waves in the past few seasons. She does not speak a lot of English, but she is very charming with a big heart that one can just feel. When I speak to her, we mostly just smile as I try to understand her Spanish and she tries to decipher my broken Spanglish. She’s truly adorable! =)

Antonia Wesseloh is no doubt one of my top favorite newcomers from last season. She has matured and gained a lot of confidence in the last few months. She is a sweet German beauty who is very well-spoken and intelligent. Antonia is l’amour! ;)

Zuzanna Stankiewicz finally made her NYFW debut along with a wave of new girls from Poland. During pre-castings when newcomers were being introduced, the room I was in at one point was literally filled with 80% Polish models. However, even with the infux, Zuzanna’s cheery face and great personality stood out in the bunch for me! The first meeting sealed the deal as she is the first in my list of favorite new faces this season. =)

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Aiste Regina Kliveckaite (in) Valentine’s Day After J....

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:55:40 -0500

Aiste Regina Kliveckaite (in) Valentine’s Day

After J. Crew FW 12.13… How adorable is Aiste!?! <3

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Erjona Ala (in) Valentine’s Day After Alexandre...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:16:25 -0500

Erjona Ala (in) Valentine’s Day

After Alexandre Herchcovitch FW 12.13, Erjona posed with the rose in the first picture, but it was the second click where she was laughing that was the perfect image and reaction I was looking for. Fashion week is a stressful times, and the models usually always work during Valentine’s Day. I just wanted to show the girls that there is someone who just cares without having any ulterior motives, except wanting to see them smile. =)

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Lais Ribeiro & Daiane Conterato (in) Valentine’s...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:41:26 -0500

Lais Ribeiro & Daiane Conterato (in) Valentine’s Day

After Alexandre Herchcovitch FW 12.13, Lais and Daiane came out with big smiles. Love! And look at their footwear! =)

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Melissa Tammerijn (in) Valentine’s Day After Diesel Black...

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:44:00 -0500

Melissa Tammerijn (in) Valentine’s Day

After Diesel Black Gold FW 12.13, I snapped the gorgeous Melissa. Another year, another rose for one of the sweetest and nicest models on the runway… Love! <3

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Models (in) NYFW - Shake It Like a Polaroid...

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Models (in) NYFW - Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture…

Continuing my collaboration with Instant Fashion Week, I present to you all my instants of 9 beauties: Josephine Skriver, Amanda Ware, Ming Xi, Lais Ribeiro, Melissa “MJ” Johannsen, Daphne Groeneveld, Ymre Stiekema, Lily Donaldson, and Stacey Grant. Thanks for the love and patience ladies! <3

And we also gave cameras to Irina Kulikova and Hanne Gaby Odiele, who will continue to record instant fashion week through the model’s eyes. Check it out!

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Models (in) NYFW - Waiting Times 1. Romee Strijd 2. Ella Kandyba...

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:18:00 -0500

Models (in) NYFW - Waiting Times

1. Romee Strijd 2. Ella Kandyba & Juju Ivanyuk 3. Juju Ivanyuk & Sui He

Catching some beautiful moments as some of the lovely models were waiting to see the designers during New York Fashion Week.

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Ruby Aldridge (in) Valentine’s Day After Marc by Marc...

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:27:00 -0500

Ruby Aldridge (in) Valentine’s Day

After Marc by Marc Jacobs FW 12.13, Ruby was her usual charismatic self. =)

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Kate King, Antonia Wesseloh, Anais Pouliot, Zuzanna Bijoch,...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:29:00 -0500

Kate King, Antonia Wesseloh, Anais Pouliot, Zuzanna Bijoch, Daphne Groeneveld, & Josefien Rodermans (in) Valentine’s Day

Catching kisses and smiles after Marc by Marc Jacobs FW 12.13 from so many beautiful and sweet girls! <3

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Lily Donaldson (in) Model’s Street Style Before Anna Sui...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:35:00 -0500

Lily Donaldson (in) Model’s Street Style

Before Anna Sui FW 12.13, I was taking a break on the sidewalk, and suddenly, this magnificent blonde with heels was walking down the streets alone. I had to look twice, three times to make sure I was thinking right and was not out of my mind dreaming on such a great image opportunity. The Best Dressed Model of Day 7 was Miss Donaldson! Lily was everything and beyond when I asked to photograph her. She was sweet and so welcoming. Lily made it such a wonderful pleasure to photograph her- the English rose, au naturel in the concrete jungle of New York City. I could not ask for more. Lily was perfect walking down the streets in heels - all professional and yet extremely sweet and nice! She said that she was happy to be healthy and back to walking the catwalk! How perfect is Lily! <3

This moment was just divine, and it brightened the end of the weirdest NYFW season ever - unanimously voted by photographers in the streets and backstage and many of the models. This season, positive energy and happiness from the models were at an ALL-TIME low, and everyone felt it! =( Something about Fall/Winter 2012.13 is very off, and I have not found all the words to describe it for you guys, but my lack of sharing posts hopefully gives you an idea of the lack of inspiration and exhaustion that I have been feeling alongside all my photographer friends, who go model hunting with me during fashion week. Even with some less than enthused experiences from my tweets and the low energy, a happy moment with one of my favorite models of all time reminds me how it’s all worth it to do what I love and enjoy regardless of how others may misinterpret me. =)

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Sigrid Agren (in) After Diesel Black Gold FW 12.13 If you guys...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:37:32 -0500

Sigrid Agren (in) After Diesel Black Gold FW 12.13

If you guys and gals see models with roses yesterday in the streets, backstage, or in photos, it most likely originated from me. All of the girls I photograph and post about have been so sweet and genuine to me that it was my pleasure to make them smile even more on Valentine’s Day since they are usually away from their friends, family, and significant others on such a loving day… =) Happy belated Valentine’s Day to Everyone!!!

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM THE MODELS OF NYFW!!! <3 by...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:45:00 -0500

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM THE MODELS OF NYFW!!! <3

by Damian Bao / bonaelamour.com - View in HQ & Full Screen

A special Valentine’s Day message from the following models:

Irina Kulikova
Sui He
Karmen Pedaru
Melodie Monrose
Kasia Struss
Kate King
Marique Schimmel
Aline Weber
Zuzanna Bijoch
Caitlin Lomax
Juju Ivanyuk
Mackenzie Drazan
Jasmine Tookes
Josephine Skriver
Ming Xi
Cara Delevingne
Heather Marks
Jacquelyn Jablonski
Marihenny Rivera
Luisa Bianchin
Sara Blomqvist
Liu Wen
Ros Georgiou
Laura Kampman
Mila Krasnoiarova
Nadine Ponce
Daga Ziober
Maria Bradley
Marte Mei van Haaster
Emily Senko
Isabella Melo
Daiane Conterato
Karo Mrozkova
Anais Pouliot
Kati Nescher
Frida Gustavsson
Daphne Groeneveld
Kendra Spears
Valery Ka
Aiste Regina Kliveckaite
Tati Cotliar
Katya Ko
Ondria Hardin
Melissa Tammerijn
Saskia de Brauw
Bette Franke
Daria Strokous
Amanda Ware
Chantal Abbott Stafford
Andie Arthur
Ruby Aldridge
Lina Zhang
Alison Nix
Kelly Mittendorf
Josefine Nielsen
Sigrid Agren
Antonia Wesseloh
Josefien Rodermans
Samantha Gradoville
Mirte Maas
Caroline Brasch Nielsen

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE SHARING OF LOVE LADIES!!!

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Xiao Wen Ju & Damian Bao (in) Model’s Raw...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:02:53 -0500

Xiao Wen Ju & Damian Bao (in) Model’s Raw Moments

After Marc Jacobs FW 12.13, Xiao Wen, who is the face of the Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 campaign, and I had a little fun with our photog friends. Sending you all friendship and love from New York Fashion Week! =)

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Valerija Kelava (in) Model’s Decorated Polaroids This fashion...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:10:00 -0500

Valerija Kelava (in) Model’s Decorated Polaroids

This fashion week, I am also snapping models with Fuji Instax film in collaboration with Instant Fashion Week.

When the image developed fully, I asked the girls to sign and decorate the photos in whatever way that they wanted to express themselves. Valerija chose geometric shapes and angles or it could have just been her initials V.K. depending on however you look at it… Coincidence or not? Hmm…

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Ming Xi (in) Model’s Street Style After Edun FW 12.13, I...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:24:02 -0500

Ming Xi (in) Model’s Street Style

After Edun FW 12.13, I spotted the beautiful Ming in this outfit and a big smile. =) Ming was the Best Dressed Model on Day 4 of NYFW!

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Irina Kulikova (in) Model’s Decorated Polaroids Irina...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:39:37 -0500

Irina Kulikova (in) Model’s Decorated Polaroids

Irina wrote her name in Russian and English and drew what was on her mind… Love, L’amour, <3 …

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Irina Kulikova (in) Model’s Street Style After Herve Leger...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:52:16 -0500

Irina Kulikova (in) Model’s Street Style

After Herve Leger FW 12.13, I spotted my darling Irina! She is the Best Dressed Model on Day 3 of NYFW. I am loving this hint of military style! <3

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Ginta Lapina (in) Model’s Decorated Polaroids I am so...

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:56:00 -0500

Ginta Lapina (in) Model’s Decorated Polaroids

I am so impressed and in love with Ginta’s creativity!!! Did you know that she is a painter? Beauty, personality, and creative talent! Go Ginta!!! <3

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Daga Ziober & Rosanna Georgiou (in) Backstage Helmut Lang FW...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0500

Daga Ziober & Rosanna Georgiou (in) Backstage Helmut Lang FW 12.13

One of my favorite moments so far this fashion week… Probably will be an overall classic in my book… Loving a lot of Daga this season as you can tell… And Ros is just refined loveliness!

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