The Sartorialist Scott Schuman.
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:19 am
Selby shows the 'real' and authenticity of people in his own way. On the one hand, these are semi-posed photos in the middle of the living room surrounded by 'clutter'. On the other hand, the story of the people is told in an implicit way, through the detail shots and the focus on the things in the house: what does that one book say about someone? Or, what can you tell from a very colorful house? In addition, the focus of the photos is more on the creative work and work process of the people. So you literally get a look behind the scenes. And as humans, we are simply curious about what happens behind the scenes.
The Sartorialist
The Sartorialist is visual storytelling of a different order. Scott Schuman, together with photographer Garance Doré, shows that fashion photography can be done differently. They often pick people off the street to portray them on the spot, in the park or café. Fashion is central to this: what kind of clothes do people wear, what colors are trendy, what kind of accessories? With this they tell the story of the person and their clothes or sense of fashion.
Or as Scott himself says:
“I started The Sartorialist with the idea of creating a two-way dialogue about the world of fashion and its relationship to daily life.”
What I like about The Sartorialist is that they are less posed portraits: just people on the street. Sometimes asked and looking straight into the camera. Sometimes back in their habitat when they are – apparently – not aware of it. I love natural light photography (using outdoors or sunlight). It immediately gives a different atmosphere, kazakhstan phone data and more of a feeling of authenticity. Which of course fits well with this time and the need for 'real' people.
These projects (and so many more) can be very inspiring. What I especially like is that you see the trend of visual storytelling in everything: the desire for authenticity and the need to see and experience. And why do these projects have so many ' thumbs up '? They show something other than just perfect people or situations. They are laughing people or neutral and serious looking people. It is different from the usual. ' Life is what happens ' and we need to show that (more).
Show those people!
' Life is what happens ', and we need to show that (more)! What you can do for this is actually very simple.
The Sartorialist
The Sartorialist is visual storytelling of a different order. Scott Schuman, together with photographer Garance Doré, shows that fashion photography can be done differently. They often pick people off the street to portray them on the spot, in the park or café. Fashion is central to this: what kind of clothes do people wear, what colors are trendy, what kind of accessories? With this they tell the story of the person and their clothes or sense of fashion.
Or as Scott himself says:
“I started The Sartorialist with the idea of creating a two-way dialogue about the world of fashion and its relationship to daily life.”
What I like about The Sartorialist is that they are less posed portraits: just people on the street. Sometimes asked and looking straight into the camera. Sometimes back in their habitat when they are – apparently – not aware of it. I love natural light photography (using outdoors or sunlight). It immediately gives a different atmosphere, kazakhstan phone data and more of a feeling of authenticity. Which of course fits well with this time and the need for 'real' people.
These projects (and so many more) can be very inspiring. What I especially like is that you see the trend of visual storytelling in everything: the desire for authenticity and the need to see and experience. And why do these projects have so many ' thumbs up '? They show something other than just perfect people or situations. They are laughing people or neutral and serious looking people. It is different from the usual. ' Life is what happens ' and we need to show that (more).
Show those people!
' Life is what happens ', and we need to show that (more)! What you can do for this is actually very simple.