Date Archives 2011

The Last Photo

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I have lived in New York about two and half years now and I often run into people that I  have previously Photographed. I have seen and photographed this dapper gentleman a few times before, and each time I am inspired by  his amazing style. Every time, he is  impeccably dressed in his signature style  of  perfectly worn jeans, a lovely hat, a tie with big knot, and cow boy boots. He looks a little different each time, changing his beloved accessories around to form new elegant combinations. He always seems to be in a hurry and hesitantly allows me to take his photo. I long to know his story what inspires his dress, where he has lived, what his career is, but with a nervous and unsteady hand I snap his photo and he walks away. 
This time he told me that it would be the last time I could photograph him. He is always kind, but doesn’t long for attention. He dresses for himself, it is what he knows.  I feel honored to have had  these three moments with him and I’m sure I’ll see him again. Maybe I can’ t take another photo of him, but his style and character will be forever in my mind.

In Love With Leopard

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I met this woman in front of the Off Broadway Boutique the other day. I was on my way to give the owner,Lynn Dell, a present that I had picked up for her from Florida. It was a fun coincidence that this lady’s coat happened to match the gift!

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I Am Here, I Am Alive,I Am Creative Strong and Wise!

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I want to start today’s post by posing a  question: Should a picture of a stylish old lady or gentleman be an extraordinary thing? I love what I do, and I started Advanced Style to break down stereotypes about aging and the elder population, but shouldn’t the image of a strong,active,joyful elder person be the norm.?That is what I see in my world, but the truth it is not the norm.  Before I started the blog I looked up “old lady” in Google image search and most of what  I found were depressing and mocking portraits of older women. Go ahead and try and see what you find. From my experience, people become more confident,wise,and comfortable in their own skin as they age. This allows them to freely express themselves in terms of style and creativity resulting in “Advanced Style”.Maybe that’s why I shoot so many people in colorful clothes as if their bright outfits are signaling, I am here, I am alive, I am creative,strong and wise! 


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