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My name is Billy Rood. I am a filmmaker, photographer, musician & cinematographer in Chicago, IL. This is my blog of all things that inspire me and the latest news and updates on my career. You can contact me by email at billyrood@enderfilms.com or at the links below. Follow me on Twitter @billyrood

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    Last week, a preview of Hedi Slimane’s contribution to the latest V magazine surfaced starring supermodel Natalia Vodianova in all couture. Thanks to the shoot’s stylist, Nicola Formichetti, the complete series is now available in addition to some outtakes which appear to be far less about clothing and more about skin.

    Last week, a preview of Hedi Slimane’s contribution to the latest V magazine surfaced starring supermodel Natalia Vodianova in all couture. Thanks to the shoot’s stylist, Nicola Formichetti, the complete series is now available in addition to some outtakes which appear to be far less about clothing and more about skin.



    November 03, 2009, 12:28am

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    Make sure to check out the great interview of Mariano Vivanco on models.com here!

Mariano Vivanco is a fashion photographer whose rich cultural heritage informs his unique aesthetic. Originally from Lima, Peru, he now divides his time between London and New York, regularly shooting for internationally renowned magazines such as, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Nippon, Vogue Homme Nippon, Numero, Another Magazine, Man About Town, Allure, Details, GQ Italy, L’Uomo Vogue, 10 and 10 Man. Vivanco has also published four books for the Dolce & Gabbana label: Calcio (2003), which was the first book of its kind to capture the emergence of the soccer superstar, Milan (2004), Nationale (2006) and Milan Family (due for release). In 2006, he was also asked to shoot the French rugby team for the Dieux Du Stade Calendar for 2007. 

Vivanco has worked with the likes of Eva Mendes, Dita von Teese, Cillian Murphy, Rupert Friend, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova and Sir Paul Smith. (all info from Mariano’s website.)

    Make sure to check out the great interview of Mariano Vivanco on models.com here!

    Mariano Vivanco is a fashion photographer whose rich cultural heritage informs his unique aesthetic. Originally from Lima, Peru, he now divides his time between London and New York, regularly shooting for internationally renowned magazines such as, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Nippon, Vogue Homme Nippon, Numero, Another Magazine, Man About Town, Allure, Details, GQ Italy, L’Uomo Vogue, 10 and 10 Man. Vivanco has also published four books for the Dolce & Gabbana label: Calcio (2003), which was the first book of its kind to capture the emergence of the soccer superstar, Milan (2004), Nationale (2006) and Milan Family (due for release). In 2006, he was also asked to shoot the French rugby team for the Dieux Du Stade Calendar for 2007.

    Vivanco has worked with the likes of Eva Mendes, Dita von Teese, Cillian Murphy, Rupert Friend, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova and Sir Paul Smith. (all info from Mariano’s website.)



    October 30, 2009, 6:05pm

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    Greg Kadel is everywhere these days. These are some of my favorite shots of his work recently.



    October 29, 2009, 11:57pm

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    Paolo Roversi delivers yet another hauntingly beautiful layout to W October with “Dream Sequence”. The moody series stars Monika Jagaciak, Darya Kurovska, Dorothea Barth Jorgensen and Regina Feoktistova in ethereal designs by Chanel, Valentino amd Givenchy Haute Couture. Styled by Alex White…another great spread from one of the greats.



    September 22, 2009, 11:29am

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    I just completed a 3 day weekend of shoots. This is from my most recent shoot w/ Elena from Elite. She’s one of my favorites and can sing like no other. Styling by Mary Alice, and Hair/Makeup by Sarah Salt.



    September 15, 2009, 2:56am

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    New York photographer, Billy Kidd, has been shooting professionally for over three years, and has a portfolio that ranges from conceptional to fashion photography. Kidd cites his sources of inspiration as music, paintings from the Renaissance period, and pure intuition. His work can be found in Plaza Sweden, Soma magazine and other publications.



    September 04, 2009, 11:47am

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    Lillian Bassman - any aspiring photographer should study her work. truly amazing.



    August 29, 2009, 1:41am

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    Photographer Jork Weismann Check his work out!



    August 19, 2009, 12:09pm

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    Photographer Chris Craymer



    August 09, 2009, 9:39pm

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    New work shot on 35mm Film.



    August 02, 2009, 10:48pm

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    Photographer Chris Heads



    July 27, 2009, 4:50pm

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    Photographer Reno Ranger
    Model: Kristina Scerbakova c/o Modelwerk
    H/M: Bjoern Krischker

    Not really a HUGE fan of this photographer but I like the grain here and subtle use of color.



    July 13, 2009, 12:14pm

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    Photographer Glen Luchford
    Model: Isabeli Fontana

    Glen Luchford is definitely one of the most influential photographers for me. His work is beautiful and has a cinematic quality I love.



    July 13, 2009, 11:53am

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    As a portrait photographer he has worked with many of the world’s most popular actors including Catherine Zeta Jones, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Robert Downey Jnr, Keira Knightly and Daniel Craig for such magazines as Vanity Fair, GQ, L’uomo Vogue and Esquire.

    In recent years Greg started shooting fashion, mostly for Vogue Italia, for whom he has shot several 20+ page editorials.



    July 11, 2009, 2:49pm

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    Photographer Hedi Slimane



    July 10, 2009, 9:33am

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