Creating the past for Polaroid wins Competition
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Creating the past for Polaroid wins Competition

Jul 14th 2011 by Christopher

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Inspiration Lisa Predko, who we have mentioned before on Ultra Swank, is a talented photographer based in Chicago. Her love for everything vintage inspired her to start shooting retro inspired photographs about a decade ago. Since then she has created a impressive collection of really neat photos that look like they were freshly taken out from a time capsule in perfect condition. Not too long ago, Polaroid held a competition where they asked photographers to recreate a photo from one of their old manuals or create your own. Naturally Lisa wanted to do the latter and the result can be seen above. The photo landed her first prize in the category which will not only give ( continue reading... )

The Cocktail Nation - Queens Of Vintage

Episode 266    May 12th 2013

This week we talk to the publisher of an online magazine called Queens Of Vintage, her name is Lena Weber and recently she interviewed me in her kings of vintage portion of the website so I thought we should have her on to talk vintage culture and the English scene. Plus the best exotica and lounge music from across the globe.

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1960s Vintage Inspired Photosets
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1960s Vintage Inspired Photosets

Nov 23rd 2009 by Christopher

Inspiration Lisa Predko, a professional photographer from Chicago and lover of all things vintage sends me these lovely 1960s inspired photos that instantly transports you back 50 years or so, to a more fun, colorful and playful time. I love the the attention to detail and color and if you are fascinated by the space age designed television seen above, you should definitively head over to Predicta, who manufactures them (in living color). Wouldn’t mind getting my hands on one of those sets my self, bet it would look snug in any Mid Century modern home! ( continue reading... )

Visual Accoustics Celebrates Photographer Julius Shulman

Oct 14th 2009 by Christopher

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Film This documentary about the life of famed photographer Julius Shulman looks very appealing to me. If you have been reading my earlier architecture posts you will immediately know who I am referring to. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, VISUAL ACOUSTICS celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away this ( read more... )

Mark Shaw’s Lost Audrey Hepburn Photos

Jun 8th 2009 by Christopher

Mark Shaw’s Lost Audrey Hepburn Photos
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Inspiration Here are a few samples of famed photographer Mark Shaw’s photographs of the lovely Audrey Hepburn. The photos were taken circa 1953 in miss Hepburn’s house in Los Angeles and on the back lot of Sabrina. This entire collection have lingered forgotten for more than fifty years in a box at the home of Mark’s first wife and were rediscovered again in 2008. For more ( read more... )

Fashion Photography by Mark Shaw

May 26th 2009 by Christopher

Fashion Photography by Mark Shaw
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Inspiration Here are a couple of excellent early 1960s fashion and style photos taken by famed photographer Mark Shaw. If you recognize the woman on the boat, it’s no other than Jacqueline Kennedy her self. Mark Shaw is best known for his photographs of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy, which he shot originally for LIFE magazine. He also developed a strong friendship with JFK and Jackie ( read more... )