Appreciate the simple things…

Episode Eight: Erik Kessels and the beauty that is Ammeter Photography

As far as we can see, if you can’t have fun with it, what’s the point? That seems to be Erik Kessels point of view, and he produces some of the most fascinating exhibitions and with Kessels Kramer Publishing, some of the most beautiful books around. In Almost Every Picture is a series where Kessels has found sets of homeless photographs, and in almost every picture there is a Dalmatian, the photographers wife, a set of twins… the list goes on. These books are humorous, familiar, exciting, and sad as we see the stunning, beloved Dalmatian age, or one Twin appear alone, slightly off center at the end of the book.

Breathing new life into would - be forgotten photographs is a subject close to our hearts, and we know by now I’m a sucker for all projects that question authenticity and ownership…My personal favorite - Wonder celebrates the beauty of film photography, and mourns the passing of photographic ‘errors’.

This is only a small part of what Erik Kessels does, we continue to be fascinated by what he produces and he often addresses issues we have wondered about, and know you have too (Strangers In My Photo-album, how many items can you balance on a rabbits head) We can’t wait to see what is next!

If you do one thing today, buy Wonder. I would go as far as to say it is the most beautiful & inspiring photography book we own. I know, bold!

In Almost Every Picture 5

In Almost Every Picture 4

Strangers In My Photo Album

In Almost Every Picture 8

KesselsKramer on our recent trip to The Dam

Arles once again!! We may move away from that subject next week…

All images excluding our shots from Arles and Amsterdam are from kesselskramerpublishing.com

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This is classic Blanche, she has such effortless style, but we’ve said it before, she can’t seem to pull off a hat! Blanche’s next oputfit is something totally different, can’t wait to see her new look!

If you want to design for Blanche send your illustrations To Blanche at [email protected], you can print out her measurements here

It’s the thing every girl fears the most… stuck in a dress in the changing rooms with the only person in earshot being an attractive male sales assistant…

Be: “Have you been crying!? Why are your eyes red”

Claire: “Be, where have you been? I’ve been shouting you for 15 mins. I was so scared…”

To save face we got them all except the beautiful floor length 70s maxi culprit…

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Miss Celine Choo has made us go completely Gaga over her illustrations. Literally. We think she has the teeniest obsession with Lady Gaga, and you probably can tell we do too! Here we are showing you some of her illustrations of the awesomeness that is the woman herself. Check out the rest of her work too, it rocks.

Fashion Assistant Strikes Again…

Mawi necklace x

Awww check this out. Fired by Alan Hopkins for Virgin Media Shots.

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Last night was the private view for Rankin’s new Nudes project. It was fuuun, loads of lovelies to catch up with, the drinks were flowing and the nibbles made for some very shiny, happy people. The photography was beautiful, cheeky and glossy and it was an all round gorgeous affair! Thanks to the lovely Kerri and the helpful man in the chicken shop!

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If you’re in London and what you’re looking for tonight it a beautifully alternative folk/pop fusion then head down to The Haggerston on Kingsland Road and have a listen to Bluebird. You can also catch him at Little London Field next weekend. Deal.

Last week team Ballad were invited into Class 4NH to talk about being an artist, unusual jobs in the industry and everything Ballad related… You have no doubt seen the behind the scene shots, and here they are, the hotly anticipated winning shots from class 4NH…

We were so impressed with this creative lot, they were so keen and thoughtful with their project and we LOVE what they came up with.

The Project: In 3′s pick an animal…pretend you are that animal…you are let loose in the school, what do you see, what do to look for…what is your viewpoint and perspective…GO!

Team Monkey (Claire’s Team)

Team Cheetah

Team Red Squirrel

Team Rabbit

Team Peregrine Falcon

Team Butterfly (Lindsey’s Team)

What a beautiful bunch of pictures! We were honestly amazed by the quality of work produced…we have some talented young photographers here. Thanks 4NH! We had such a lovely day!

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Obsessing over Golden Girls AGAIN… and we’re sure you’re as curious as we are…