what did we feel compelled by: brian w. ferry

brian w. ferry is a photographer who previously resided in brooklyn and currently lives in london. his photos are fantastically mesmerizing.

i first came across his work on kitsune noir where danica describes his work as the "sort of images that pull you out of the attention deficit disorder-induced habit of compulsive clicking and compel you to pause, inhale and quietly gaze"

i agree entirely and personally think that what makes his photography so compelling is the atmosphere felt within those locations, created by half eaten plates of food and possessions - there is a quiet quality and all the things associated with that word: peace, calm, silence. however, more than being about the presence of these attributes it's the lack of frenzy, clutter and anxiety that pulls me in.

and personal. stockphotos have their place in company quarterlies and as website place holders, but this is the level of intimacy i love. a specific breakfast and someone's weekend trip.

check out his portfolio and find more images on his online journal.

for love of BAPE

credit to neiman t. for the photo

the real point of this post is supposed to be the bape hoodie i'm wearing in this photo.

bought in brooklyn at beacon's closet for 30$ sweet

couple of weeks ago? or something to that affect....with amy / neha / dianne / janice

i love it cause it's plaid, cause it's bright but not too bright, it fits well, matches my closet and zips allll the way up to the top of the hood : )

and it's my first real "expensive" brand name

LINK: BATHING APE

(p.s. amy i want the photos of me zipped up : p)

BKLYN: fred flare

fred flare: cute cute cute little store in brooklyn at leonard st and meserole ave intersection. craftsy artsy books. hand drawn tags with little flowers smiling on them. cups with which you can pretend you're married, sunglasses of all colors and types galore and long dangly necklaces of keys, harmonicas, and such.

amazingly friendly salespeople that were happy to talk to us about parsons, art, their wonderful tiny online shopping turned actual boutique store and whatever we were perusing.

also sells lomography cameras, a variety of clothing and printed totes, gadgets you feel you want but don't really need, quirky clever stationary and odd trinkets you're not sure who invents.

DIIIII

oh amy. stole her photo off her camera. you're so cute.

another photo taken from amy's slr. have i mentioned i'd like a digital slr? i would.