Summer dreams are made of these...

I can be so fickle...one week I'm wanting it to be Autumn soon and the next I'm lamenting the end of summer. To be completely honest I would happily have both in one go! This summer does seem to have passed by in a bit of a blur, its been never ending, having finished uni early June and not really having had much uni before then has made the summer seem longer but now we're fast heading for September. Exam results season is upon us (good luck to anyone getting A Level results tomorrow and GCSEs next week, good luck too to anyone else expecting exam results shortly). August ends in a few weeks and the September magazine issues are now out, filled with the new season collections. I don't know about you but I have a very very long wish list of boots (regular readers will probably realise I am quite obsessed, can't wait to go shopping for some new ones), cosy knits and pretty much anything else that catches my eye. My wardrobe is in such a bad state right now, it needs some serious reinvention- kind of difficult on a student budget but I shall attempt it!!

For today though, I've been going through my magazines for hazy summer inspired fashion photography. Perhaps I expect too much from my summers, but I want adventure and excitement. Instead I've spent the last few weeks working and there has been little excitement. Maybe next summer will be "the" summer...for now my dreams will be held in images such as these.








The top two images are from an editorial in Elle UK June 2008, the next three are from 125 Magazine (SS09) and the last two are from Plastique Magazine (SS09).

This text came with the images from 125 and I think it goes perfectly...

"The Last Rays of Sun - Our world is kind; our environment is a luxury we all have access to. Luxury is not excess, but the tiny moments that can go unnoticed which are accessible to anyone. Subtle sensory experiences, like lying in woodland on the moist mossy ground under a dancing canopy cover....feeling the last rays of the sun on your face as you float in and out of dreamtime and let yourself be transported somewhere else, just for a moment of Luxury".

This particular shoot by photographer Venetia Dearden, was absolutely beautiful and definately captures the idea of a fading summer day. I would seriously recommend getting this magazine! May summer days live forever ♥

Perry Curties

Todays photography post comes courtesy of Perry Curties. After attending art college, to pursue his interest in abstract painting he became interested in photography. He worked with high profile photographers, after graduating, in both London and New York. His fantastic ability to use lighting and subtle post production combined with strong narrative themes has led to him being highly regarded. He launched my favourite magazine 125 in 2001 which showcases the work of emerging and established contemporary artists. He has also worked on a number of film posters including Kidulthood as well as other clients such as BBC, Hardy Amies and Italian Vanity Fair.

For more information click here.

Image Credit: 125 magazine on http://theofficelondon.com

Gemma Booth

Picture post today...these photographs were taken by Gemma Booth for 125 magazine, an amazing photography and fashion magazine in an editorial entitled 'Computer Love'. I love the light in these images and just the whole dreamlike quality, so gorgeous. Her other photos also have that same feel. Apart from fashion photography for magazines like 125, Vogue and i:D, she has also shot for adverts and documentaries. For more work visit her website or blog. Enjoy!






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