Samantha West Photography

I HAVE MOVED! x

2010-12-04T10:31:00.000-08:00

I have moved to TUMBLR! Please visit me at this new address, http://swphotoblog.tumblr.com/ and add me to your links or follow! Have a lovely weekend! xx Samantha

Elise Ballegeer

2010-08-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

Shot Elise Ballegeer’s look book today. She is a Berlin based RISD graduate. Her clothes were super cool. Took me back to the days of streamlined DKNY/Jill Stuart/Dries Van Noten in the early 90s.

Samantha West x Delta Spirit on Stereogum

2010-08-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

How cool is it to wake up, go on Stereogum.com and see your images as the site's background? Pretty damn cool. Especially when the photos are of some of my favorite boys, Delta Spirit. You can download two songs off their new album and check out their music video. xx

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Snapshot of my desktop as I work on the headbands for Yestadt Millinery. Flowers and bows! Yay Springtime! x

Sneak Peek: Bijules Haute

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©Samantha West, 2010

Glare Proof

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©Samantha West 2010

This is a photo of Eric wearing two pairs of sunglasses and a shirt he made. Sunday in Brooklyn shooting. Hot August afternoons.

Amelia Burns Wins This Print!

2010-08-09T20:42:00.000-07:00

I held a contest to win a copy of the print, "Ava With Owl And Bears". I wanted to announce with winner, Amelia Burns, with the her beautiful self portrait seen above. The yellow brushes remind me of flames every time I see this image. I love how the organic shapes reflect and revisit the curves of her body. Visit www.ameliaburns.com to see more of her wonderful work. Thanks Amelia and congratulations! Another contest will be coming your way sometime soon! xx

Pieces From Sunday

2010-08-09T19:29:00.000-07:00

Little moments from Sunday. Lyle and Matt Steamclam Kliegman shooting video for Yestadt on the roof.

Peek at Yestadt Millinery S/S '11 with Lyle Lodwick and Coco Young

2010-08-09T19:24:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working with Molly again for her Spring/Summer 2011 Collection for Yestadt Millinery. We shot Coco Young and Lyle Lodwick who are both shining gems. Coco has such a classic face, she was awesome to shoot. It must have been 90+ degrees out, but Lyle and Coco were cool as cucumbers. Above of one of Molly's incredible turbans. Absolutely glamorous and chic. Visit Yestadt Millinery for more.

Feature on PLANET-Mag

2010-08-09T19:23:00.001-07:00

Many thanks to Derek and Rika at PLANET for the lovely feature. Please click HERE for the article.

Twin Shadow

2010-07-04T10:16:00.001-07:00

My buddies, Chris Taylor and Ethan Silverman, are putting out Twin Shadow's latest album on their label, Terrible Records.

I took the press shots and they used some of my images for the album artwork. Listen to songs on his myspace HERE.

Delta Sprit et Moi

2010-07-03T21:51:00.001-07:00

My dear dear friends in Delta Spirit did me the huge honor of using my images for their new album artwork. Their latest album, 'A History From Below', is out now on Rounder Records. I am really pleased with how it looks. The images were shot about three years ago on the Queen Elizabeth II.

Coney Island Babies

2010-07-03T21:42:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, Joe and I went to Coney Island. Here are some pictures from the adventure. All shot on my old old Yashica T4 that has been with me through thick and thin. See more of Joe Dahl's work here. x

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Photographer to Watch: Samantha West

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Please click the photo to be taken to the direct link x

Soundvenue #40

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WIN THIS PRINT!

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WIN A PRINT! WIN A PRINT!

In celebration of Spring, I am holding a little contest! The winner will receive a limited edition copy of this print, 'Ava With Owl And Bears'. The image is 14" x 14", comes in an edition of 12, and is valued at $300.00. There are currently only a few left.

To Enter -

1. Email a self portrait to WINAPRINTSAMANTHAWEST@GMAIL.COM before May 31, 2010. I will contact you directly if you are chosen and post the winner here

2. Your self portrait may be in any medium you wish, whatever is your pleasure

3. If you are interested in purchasing a print, please contact me directly at samantha@samanthawest.net . There are only a few left at the moment. I adore this print and I am sure it will look beautiful on your wall.
Good Luck, my friends!

xx Sam West

Domino The Girl

2010-04-15T21:36:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I photographed Domino in the West Village. She is coming out with an EP soon and we shot press photos for her. In the middle of the shoot, my camera broke, but bless the lord, we got some gorgeous shots. Then again, it is impossible not to get gorgeous shots of her...

Bleeding Pink

2010-04-15T21:25:00.000-07:00

Me and Angel. In bed. Last night. Goodnight for tonight. x

When Spring Arrived

2010-04-08T19:18:00.000-07:00

When spring arrived, Dara, Katie, and I spent the afternoon on Will and Nitza's soon to be magic rooftop.

Pieces of Other Peoples' Bathrooms

2010-04-08T19:16:00.001-07:00

Self Portrait, Roosevelt Island

The Purple Balloons

2010-04-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Katie on Roosevelt Island a couple of weekends ago.

DeeDee of The Dum Dum Girls

2010-03-31T18:01:00.001-07:00

Today was rainy and grey, but I had an awesome shoot with Dee Dee of The Dum Dum Girls. We shot for Soundvenue Magazine. The wonderful Jesper Gudbergsen styled the looks. Here are some quick iphone snaps x

Morgan O'Kane

2010-03-31T07:14:00.000-07:00

Morgan O'Kane playing in Brooklyn

By Samantha West, March 2010

Eric on Tuesday

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Love Carmen

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Yestadt Millinery f/w 2010

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Some shots from Yestadt Millinery's f/w 2010 collection. Shot with Will Lewis and Lyle Lodwick of Red Models along with Dixie.

Shaina Mote s/s 2010

2010-03-18T19:35:00.001-07:00

I shot Shaina Mote's feminine and dreamy s/s 2010 collection in LA this past January. Here are some images. x

Shot CocoRosie in McCarren Park

2010-03-07T06:59:00.001-08:00

The light was so beautiful. Here is a sneak peak of what I am playing with at the moment. x

Purple Dress

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Randall Outside His Apartment

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Portrait of Randall Yarbrough

Los Angeles, 2010

I Have a Tumblr Account

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(photo by Joe Dahl, London, 2009)

Find my tumblr account HERE. (samanthawestphotography.tumblr.com)

There will be posts from this blog, my personal blog, www.samanthawestphotography.blogpspot.com as well as random and delicious goodies!

See you there and here and everywhere else. xxx

I Love Bianca Casady

2010-03-01T05:02:00.000-08:00

Shot Bianca Casady and documented her latest art show at the Capricious Gallery in Williamsburg last monday. The light was so so magical, I got some incredible shots, but at the same time it is impossible to go wrong with her. Keep an eye out for CocoRosie's new 7" coming out in April. It will have one of my shots as the cover. So exciting!

From Havemeyer With Love

2010-02-20T01:40:00.000-08:00

Pieces Of People We Love

2010-02-16T16:34:00.001-08:00

Alex came over today.

I am incredibly tired...

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A New York Moment With Samantha West

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Me and WNYC. I love NPR

Matvey And His Bowtie

2010-02-07T00:12:00.000-08:00

Matvey and his beautiful bow tie while watching Honey I Shrunk The Kids

Last Night

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The Editing Train

2010-02-01T21:03:00.000-08:00

Some of what I am working on at the moment. Shots of painter Randall Yarbrough, as well as images I shot for lovely designer, Shaina Mote, and her upcoming collection.

Hawks Of A Feather

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Carmen

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Carmen Hawk

Randall

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Randall Yarbrough

Henri Bendels and Yestadt Millenary

2010-01-13T00:12:00.000-08:00

From Molly Yestadt from Yestadt Millenary - eek!

"one of the buyers from henri bendels is building / merchandising their romantic spring story around your image....

just a nice working thing to see, thought you might like it."

Sleepy's

2009-12-20T05:32:00.000-08:00

Yael and I went to Sleepy's in Greenpoint to exchange her mattress.

The adventure was a success.

And I found the most brilliant 99 cent stores.

They make me happy.

French Braiding

2009-12-08T14:18:00.000-08:00

Liv took a picture of me and Jason after I gave him a French braid.
I think I did beautiful work.

www.oliviamalone.com
www.oliviamalone.wordpress.com

Some Things Never Change

2009-12-07T11:17:00.001-08:00

So I put a battery in my Yashica T4 I have had since I was 17, but not used in about four years.
The top picture I took last week in London.
The bottom picture is on the 34th floor of my old building in early 2006.
Some things never change.

Take Off And Landing

2009-12-06T14:39:00.001-08:00

London In Film Part 1

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London In Film Part 2

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Arriving In London

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Leaving the city.

A semi empty flight, which was good, because my knees didn't fall asleep the entire time.

Zero sleep, but I watched I Love You Man and ate tiny Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches.

Paddington Express. So civilized, they play BBC news on the ride to the station.

London Cab sleepy heaven. Nothing like a car where you can full extend your legs.
Im so happy to be here.

Will Lewis and Samantha West

2009-11-26T20:13:00.000-08:00

My buddy, Will Lewis, at Red Models is The Fashionisto's model of the month. Click HERE to read the interview and see my pictures.

The Weeks In Review

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Adrian stopped by to say goodbye before I headed off to London.

www.anycoloryoulike.biz

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Alex took me to see From The House Of The Dead at the Metropolitan Opera.

I have also started to wear red lipstick.

The Metropolitan Opera

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Dinner at Eric and Yael's with Molly and Matt

www.vogueadventure.com

www.yaelgreenberg.tumblr.com

www.steamclam.com

www.yestadtmillenary.com

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Show pony hair by a nine year old stylist in her bathroom salon.

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Opening of a group show at the smallest gallery in Williamsburg.

My roommate had a piece up.

Also, I was given a flower to tuck behind my ear...

www.ermanmercan.com

Hallo London!

2009-11-16T22:27:00.001-08:00

I am going to be in London November 28 - December 7, 2009

If you are interested in booking a portrait session, email me at samantha@samanthawest.net

Hands

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More.

Chris Taylor

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Painted Love

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www.nerve.com

Love

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Is all you need.

Yael and Eric in my bed last night.

Got stuff coming up.

Up in the air,

But coming up nonetheless.

Another feature of my work in a Nerve gallery, coming out Friday, November 6 '09

London in the next few weeks to print and put together a show.

If anyone wants to model in London, let me know!

Editing.

Editing

And more editing...

And giving some photoshop classes on the side...

Phew!

For Nico In Paris

2009-10-26T22:48:00.000-07:00

What It Says

2009-10-19T16:40:00.000-07:00

Période Bleue

2009-10-17T17:12:00.001-07:00

Nerve.com Date Out Today

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www.nerve.com

Username: nervepress

Password: 520nerve

Stretching

2009-10-07T15:04:00.000-07:00

Dossier

2009-10-02T22:51:00.000-07:00

Check out my picture of Chris Taylor in the newest issue of Dossier Journal.

Add Me On Facebook

2009-09-30T00:40:00.000-07:00

Add me on facebook HERE.

I love new friends, pen pals, and inspirers!

Multitasking

2009-09-30T00:33:00.000-07:00

Sick, coughing up my heart and lungs. Listening to tons of Talking Heads and just had a four hour Law & Order marathon with the roomie and bff.

Working on hats still, adventures from this weekend and baby photos.

Tuesday

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Pieces

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Just Found

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I have always found thick woods a little intimidating, for they are so secret and enclosed. You may seem alone but you are not, for there are always eyes watching you. All the wildlife of the woods, the insects, birds, and animals, are well aware of your presence no matter how softly you may tread, and they follow your every move although you cannot see them.

- Thalassa Cruso

Fashion Week

2009-09-20T22:07:00.000-07:00

Was insane.

I shot backstage for 212 Dressing Room at

Ohne Titel

Jeremy Laing

Rad Hourani

Matthew Ames

Phi

The clothes were amazing. I adored Mathew Ames's collection.

As always, it is always good fun to see the top models in person.

There are some amazing new girls around as well. I always forget how incredibly young they are, but they are still so poised and composed nonetheless.

See Matthew Ames backstage here....

See Rad Hourani backstate here...

See Jeremy Laing backstage here...

See Phi backstage here...

More should be up soon.

It really was quite a fun adventure... x

Backstage at Matthew Ames S/S '10

Backstage at Rad Hourani S/S '10

Adventures In Bed Land

2009-09-20T21:52:00.000-07:00

Eric and his amazing Hair.

Getting Ready

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More of Yestadt Millenary

2009-09-07T15:03:00.001-07:00

The hats are so beautiful! I want to wear every one of them...

See the current collection here... www.yestadtmillenary.com

Found A Job

2009-09-07T13:01:00.000-07:00

"Damn that television ... what a bad picture"!
"Don't get upset, It's not a major disaster".
"There's nothing on tonight", he said, "I don't know
what's the matter"!
"Nothing's ever on", she said, "so ... I don't know
why you bother."

We've heard this little scene, we've heard it many times.
People fighting over little things and wasting precious time.
They might be better off ... I think ... the way it seems to me.
Making up their own shows, which might be better than T.V.

(CHORUS)

Judy's in the bedroom, inventing situations.
Bob is on the street today, scouting up locations.
They've enlisted all their family.
They've enlisted all their friends.
It helped saved their relationship,
And made it work again ...

Their show gets real high ratings, they think they have a hit.
There might even be a spinoff, but they're not sure 'bout that.
If they ever watch T.V. again, it'd be too soon for them.
Bob never yells about the picture now, he's having
too much fun.

(CHORUS)

Judy's in the bedroom, inventing situations,
Bob is on the street today, scouting up locations.
They've enlisted all their family.
They've enlisted all their friends.
It helped save their relationship,
And made it work again ...

So think about this little scene; apply it to you life.
If your work isn't what you love, then something isn't right.
Just look at Bob and Judy; they're happy as can be,
Inventing situations, putting them on T.V.

(CHORUS)

Judy's in the bedroom, inventing situations.
Bob is on the street today, scouting up locations.
They've enlisting all their family.
They've enlisted all their friends.
It helped save the relationship,
And made it work again ...

More Adam

2009-09-05T22:51:00.001-07:00

More of my shoot with Adam.

He really is as awesomely leggy as he looks at almost 6 foot 5 inches.

Love me a tall man!

Train Rides

2009-09-05T19:49:00.001-07:00

Two days in a row of train travel for work.

Grindin'.

A Botticelli Boy

2009-09-05T19:23:00.000-07:00

Dane's face and hair remind me of a bust you might find in the Greek and Roman wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He looks like a young Roman shepherd or a cherubic figure from a Botticelli painting. I can't wait to play more... x

Now

2009-08-29T16:30:00.001-07:00

Editing....

The Beach On Sunday

2009-08-24T18:57:00.001-07:00

A Monday With Adam

2009-08-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

Today Adam came over for a shoot.

He has been approached numerous times by agents and designers about getting into modeling.

We decided to take some pictures months ago.

I kept on putting it off, but today it happened.

And it was lots of fun and relaxed.

The weather was beautiful for the first time in what feels like weeks.

No mugginess.

No perpetual beads of sweat.

The light was perfect just around seven pm and the slice of moon could be seen through the golden clouds.

Adam takes photos too.

His flickr is here...

Blue Shower Curtain

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Gams

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Deep Hot Breaths

2009-08-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Had so much fun yesterday on Governor's Island.

Shot hats hats hats for Yestadt Millena ry by Molly Yestadt.

They are such beautiful handmade creations. I am thrilled to have worked with such a talented designer who is carrying on the millenary tradition.

Do check out the website to see the looks.

Charlie Taylor did lovely make up and hair.

Matt Kliegman was doing video.

Male model extraordinaire, Lyle Lodwick, was there for the men's creations.

check out Lyle's sites at

www.vogueadventure.com

www.lylelodwick.com

Molly's beautiful sister, Dixie, modeled the women's looks.

It was hot, humid, baking weather.

My heidi braids did not save me from sweating like a mad woman...le sigh.

If only we didnt have so much gear we could have taken advantage of free bike Fridays on the island.

Here is Lyle as we were walking from the ferry.

I have never met a more bloody stylish man in a loooong time.

Men - watch and learn.

Next time....

Thanks to all. x

The Return of Mercy Rose

2009-08-15T17:14:00.000-07:00

London and Elle

2009-08-14T22:51:00.000-07:00

Some images from today.

Shot in Carroll Gardens

A country cottage in the city.

Lovely wine

Even lovelier ladies.

Senegal, 1963

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2009-08-12T04:22:00.000-07:00

(photographer unknown)

I completely trust the saying - "When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." (Alexander Graham Bell)

I hav to admit though, sometimes I would like to be able to sit in one room for a little while before moving on to another.

Make Up by Niki Manray

This image is unbelievable!

Right Now

2009-08-11T17:01:00.000-07:00

Colour Explosion

2009-08-11T13:29:00.000-07:00

These shots of Carla Bruni from Vogue Italia 1996 are so amazing.

Like every flavour of popsicle available in the cart.

Photographs are by Javier Vallhonrat.

Isn't it strange how you can learn certain things about people straight away just by looking at

their computer?

Hi Roomie

2009-08-10T23:16:00.001-07:00

Erman and I were hanging out in my room this evening before he went to bed.

Goodnight.

2009-08-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

e.e. cummings - a total stranger one black day

a total stranger one black day

knocked living the hell out of me--

who found forgiveness hard because

my(as it happened)self he was

 -but now that fiend and i are such

 immortal friends the other's each

Let Livy Liv

2009-08-09T11:45:00.001-07:00

Last night in Chinatown

Bad tv

Best salad dressing

Tiny mouse in the kitchen.

Livy has a new blog and a flickr and a website....

I received this in an email on Friday...

2009-08-09T02:22:00.000-07:00

...to be used as inspiration for an upcoming shoot involving lots of handsome tall boys.

I'm going to be a happy kitten.

Morning

2009-08-09T01:19:00.000-07:00

I thought that feeling was asleep inside me
I thought it was asleep.

Will Lewis, One Afternoon

2009-08-08T00:32:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, Will and I went for a mid afternoon ramble along Bedford and Berry. He found some great art books someone had thrown away in the Village Voice dispenser. They are now sitting in my room.

Voluminous and Billowing

2009-08-07T21:54:00.000-07:00

I have a blog with almost three years worth of collected images. It started small. I created it purely to serve as a means to remove all the thousands of images I have pulled off of the wonderful World Wide Web. But people seem to enjoy it and that makes me happy. Having your brain and eyes pelted with brilliant images, moving or still, is never a bad thing. x

www.voluminousandbillowing.blogspot.com

Little Light

2009-08-07T21:14:00.000-07:00

I am so very lucky to have the most amazing light in my bedroom.

A white wall and some beautiful light, whether cool and grey or warm and golden, is all you really need...

Here is Addie. I shot her for a couple projects about two weeks ago. These are images for my personal work. The story I shot involving Addie should be coming out next month.

Dandy Lions

2009-08-07T18:58:00.000-07:00

Street fashion images above are from The Satorialist. x

Whirling Dervish

2009-08-07T07:05:00.001-07:00

Little Boy Blue

2009-08-07T05:26:00.000-07:00

Last month, a couple of friends and I went to Domino's magical little cottage in Long Island. The sunsets seemed tropical, I swung in a hammock with a beautiful five month old boy, stared at the stars at night, and got spoiled by a couple of amazing meals. Chris Taylor is the most amazing cook, it pays to have friends who are foodies, believe! Here is Chris as he climbed trees, did flips, and never stopped smiling. His shirt and blond locks radiated in the sunshine. Chris and Ethan Silverman have a record label called Terrible Records. TERRIBLE RECORDS BLOG