Cautions & Craziness

*SO YOU ALL KNOW: the internet does not do a photograph justice. Neither set of top five images is up to par because the colors are washed out, and the pictures are pixelated and small. Also, many of you probably don't have well calibrated computer screens, no offense.

Anyway, summer photo shoots are always the most fun.

One collection that has really caught our eye is Melanie Pullen's High Fashion Crime Scenes. Even though the set has nothing to do with summer, it is still really inspiring. These pictures were first debuted at a gallery and put into a hardcover book in 2005, and there has been a recent resurgence in their popularity. You can preview some of her photos at http://www.highfashioncrimescenes.com/, or you can buy the book at http://www.amazon.com.

Bruce Weber, who does a lot of work for international Vogues (Italian and French, mostly), Interview, and W, shot the "Summer Camp" editorial for this month's W. The faded colors scream summer, and the black and whites that he mixed in were really effective. You can find the entire set here. For more on Bruce Weber, go to http://www.bruceweber.com/.

Lastly, for all readers living on or near Long Island, there is a gallery opening tonight (Thursday, June 26) at the Americana Manhasset. Henry Diltz (the official photographer of Woodstock) will be there, as will Pattie Boyd (photographer, model, George Harrison's ex-wife, Eric Clapton's ex-wife). Hope to see you there!