Today's Inspiration: Woman on the Verge

Love this: Vintage Chanel ad campaign by Helmut Newton.

Behind the Lens

It's no secret that behind every great photo is a great photographer. A great photograph is one with a story behind it: it captures the moment but makes you want to know what's going on before, during and after it was taken. I can not wait for the newest edition from super-publisher Taschen: Photographers A - Z; a collection of works from the most inspiring and influential image-makers of the last hundred years, including Cecil Beaton, Bruce Weber, Ellen Von Unwerth and Juergen Teller (to name a few). Note to self: pre-order copy asap.

I Love Your Work, Harri Peccinotti

Below are some of my favourite images by uber-legendary photographer Harri Peccinotti. I don't know why, but they feel really relevant for right now. Maybe it is the bright colours in these particular pictures; or perhaps it is the exuberant celebration of les femmes fatales. Harri Peccinotti is famous for his graphic explorations of the female form, and he is undoubtedly an inspiration to designers and photographers, including Tom Ford and Terry Richardson, who love women for their femininity. 

Harri Peccinotti is someone I would love to meet - I bet he has some great stories under his beard!!   

Harri Peccinotti for L'Officiel magazine, 2009

Harri Peccinotti for the Pirelli calendar, 1968

By Harri Peccinotti

Editorial by Harri Peccinotti, 2009

Harri Peccinotti for Pirelli Calendar, 1968

Harri Peccinotti with Olivier Zahm, 2010

Curious (Boo) George

Love these: pictures of models backstage by photographer (and fellow Irishman!) Boo George. Boo George got into photography accidentally, having started out studying media in Dublin. Undoubtedly though, it was a happy accident; as he has since travelled around the world with his work; as well as contributing to editorials for high profile publications including LOVE magazine, Twin, Arena Homme + and i-D.  I love the understated and almost nonchalant quality of his pictures: they are both captivating, drawing you in and at the same time tantalising, leaving you wanting to know more.

Backstage Model at John Galliano, Shot by Boo George

Dree Hemingway, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Frankie Morello, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Prada, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Prada, Shot by Boo George

Model backstage at Armani, Shot by Boo George