Ellen Von Unwerth - Fraulein

If I have a crush on any female photographer it is Miss Ellen Von Unwerth. No other photographer photographs women as beautiful, fun and as saucily as Ellen. Her photographs are packed with colour, kohl eyed women with sleek groomed hair and her black and whites push contrast to new levels. Ellen rocks.

Taschen have released a limited edition called Fraulein, a little out of my price range at 1200 Euros but I hope the good folk over at Taschen will release it eventually at a friendlier price. Great Christmas present....

Ps if you are in Paris on the 22nd of December, Ellen will be signing copies at the Taschen store in the 6th...

I Love Sante

My credit card is still warm from my lastest purchase by one of my favourite photographers, Sante D'Orazio. I have flicked through D'orazio's first book A Private View so many times that is now lovingly dog eared and has the appearance of a much used cook book. Sante's latest offering, Barely Private, is more of his fun filled photos of celebrities, fashion and sexy woman. I love his photos they feel candid like snaps (but I am sure they are not) and rolled together in a diary style with D'orazio's personal notes it is one of those books that you will always pick up. Like peaking into someone's private life. I love all his self portraits too.....................