There is so much I love about this photo of Marie Clare‘s Taylor Tomasi-Hill and Joanna Hillman from Harper’s Bazaar. Sure, they’re both dripping in insanely fashionable items. I was obviously drooling over the Alexander Wang ribbon skirt and leather clutch. There’s nothing particularly surprising about these women looking phenomenally good, although I must admit that Joanna gives Anna Dello Russo a run for her money in the “most toned legs” street-style award category.
Beyond all the hip accessories and bleeding-edge fashion, what is this a photo of? Friends laughing together. It’s so simple, a universal human experience, people bonding over a good chuckle. I love that Joanna is the one who made Taylor laugh. Every time I saw the two interact on the street they appeared to be genuine friends. Great photos cause an emotional reaction, and this one sparks a natural sense of curiosity about the subjects. A really great photo, particularly a street-style photo, has to contain a number of different layers. For me, there needs to be a depth that goes beyond composition and lighting (although obviously I’m working on those, too). There has to be a soul. A two-dimensional, soul. After all, that’s what makes still photography so tough!
One of my favorite things about Jena’s style is that she is never, ever afraid to experiment with color. She thrives in her brightly-hued ensembles, which is why she is one of my favorite subjects to photograph. As far as Jena is concerned, the more color the better (and preferably neon). The expertise with which she mixes shades from across the rainbow is awe-inspiring, and a testament to her fearless ability to take fashion risks (and she lands them, every time).
In this photo she is wearing the Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony ‘Mary Jane’ platforms; Prada ‘baroque’ sunglasses; dress by House of Holland; and a neon Miu Miu belt. Last but certainly not least, her handbag: would she really be Jena Gambaccini without carrying one Proenza item, in this case her trusty black PS1 satchel?
If you read The Style Tribe (you ought to be), you might also recognize Jena as one of the ‘tribeswomen.’ Click here to view her personal style posts.
If you want to see her inspirations, be sure to visit Chi.City.Fashion on Tumblr.
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