The whimsical & beautiful photographs above were taken by Montreal based photographer Irene Suchocki. Driven by the desire to capture mystery, evoke a certain mood, or tell a story, Irene has managed to capture her viewer, and woo them with her photographs.

‘I like to consider each photograph a poem for the eyes.‘

For those of you living in Montreal, you can stop by IMPACT Gallery in Old Montreal (209 Rue St. Paul Ouest) to see her photography up close.

www.irenesuchocki.com

I came across the website of this 22 year old Belgium based photographer Maelle Andre today and immediately fell in love with his photos. Something about them made me want to pick-up and move out west to California. Since I am too broke to go gallivanting across the continent, I will have to settle for experiencing California vicariously through Maelle Andre and his camera lens – I am sure it looks much more romantic on film than it does in real life anyways.

You can view more of Maelle’s fabulous photography by visiting his website.

I wish my apartment was as bright and cheerful as this guy’s place – It’s so whimsical!

The above is the home of Gerald Decock, a hairdresser and visual artist living in New York City. Gerald’s home is one of many featured on a website called The Selby, which offers an insider view of creatives and their personal spaces. The Selby began in 2008, where photographer Todd Selby posted photo shoots he did of his friends in their homes. Shortly afterward Todd began to receive requests from viewers all over the world who wanted their homes to be featured on the site. Todd has since then worked in collaboration with companies such as Nike and Vogue Paris, and has just published his first book The Selby Is In Your Place which came out in May. Not bad for a guy who used to work as a tour guide and exotic flower wholesaler!

Brooklyn based photographer Matt Schwarts is the creator of e-studio She Hit Pause. I just adore how with the use of a polaroid camera, he manages to capture such lovely, nostalgic and summery images. Each grainy little photo is like a love letter for the eyes.

I adore these photos taken by photographer Jason Lee Parry. This photo shoot reminds me of the old six foot tall denim ads my father used to have posted up around the house back in the 80’s. Those were some pretty sweet posters and I wish I could get my hands on them today!

Well to all you Montrealers who are suffering through this heat wave – the week is almost over and the weekend is close at hand. Enjoy the day and try to stay cool!

I absolutely adore these photographs by Swedish photographer Kalle Gustafsson!
They bring me back to summer vacations spent running barefoot in the tall grass and daydreaming under the starry night sky.

I miss those lazy summers. Lying around outdoors and basking in the summer sun. Road trips with the family, good times spent out on the lake, swimming and boating for hours on end. Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs on the campfire and listening to the sound of crickets and the loon out on the lake. Those moments were truly priceless and I hope to revisit them again one day.

I have purchased my first Lomography camera – the HOLGA 135BC. In a world where everything Digital rules, this little all plastic camera is a light hearted oasis.

What is Lomography? Characterized by the accidental art of amateur snapshots and inspired by out-of-date Russian cameras, Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, “happy accidents,” and alternative film processing are all part of the “Lomographic Experience.” I chose the HOLGA 135BC because of the dark shadowing effect it leaves in the corners of the film and it’s double exposure ability.

According to Lomography.com the 10 golden rules to taking good photos are as follows:

1. Take your camera everywhere you go.
2. Use it any time – day and night.
3. Lomography is not an interference in your life, but part of it.
4. Try the shot from the hip.
5. Approach the objects of your Lomographic desire as close as possible.
6. Don’t think. (William Firebrace)
7. Be fast.
8. You don’t have to know beforehand what you captured on film.
9. Afterwards either.
10. Don’t worry about any rules.

I could look at Neil Krug’s photographs all day and never get bored of them. I don’t know what it is that makes me so drawn to them. Perhaps it is the vintage colors and the noisy film, or maybe it is the sheer beauty of the models? All I know is that when I view his photos I am momentarily transported to another life and time.

Kinda makes you want to go out and buy a Lomography or Polaroid camera doesn’t it?