In the photography realm, especially within the pulsing heart of fashion, the pursuit of distinctiveness is often the dividing line between the forgotten and the unforgettable. It's a lesson I've learned time and again, but never as profoundly as during my latest assignment—the Bronx and Banco Bridal show, showcasing their second collection.
The journey from the sun-drenched artistry of Miami to the gritty allure of New York City is more than a change of scenery; it’s a transition from one world to another where the value of creativity holds a different weight. It’s an affirmation that traveling to places where your work isn’t just seen but appreciated is crucial for a creative soul.
In Miami, the challenge I face is twofold: finding clients who understand the value of fashion photography and those willing to invest in it. But New York City unfolds as a contrasting chapter, where each click of the shutter is met with a knowing nod—a silent agreement of art's inherent worth.
The images captured at the Bronx and Banco show speak a language of their own—a dialect of light, shadow, and form. They are testimonies of moments where models become more than bearers of exquisite designs; they are the embodiment of a narrative set against the raw, urban landscape of a city that breathes life into the frames.
As my lens focused on the collection, each piece told its own story against the backdrop of expansive windows and the New York skyline. The contrast of delicate bridal wear and the city's formidable architecture created a juxtaposition that’s reflective of my personal style—vibrant, full of color, and alive with unique concepts.
It was amidst the flurry of flashing cameras and the whispered critiques that a realization dawned upon me—my work’s difference is its strength. While many strive to capture the monochromatic, my palette bursts with hues, each photograph a dance of vibrancy and life.
This event was a reminder of why carving out your own niche, your signature style, is vital. It’s about why they fly me out—because in a sea of sameness, my work sings a different tune. It's loud, it's colorful, it's unabashedly alive.
And perhaps, that’s the very essence of what we, as photographers, as artists, should strive for—to be unapologetically different, to be valued for our vision, and to find the spaces and the audiences that not only seek but celebrate this uniqueness.
