I recently watched the film Bill Cunningham New York and it was absolutely amazing. The documentary travels along with 84 year old photographer Bill Cunningham as he captures the people of New York whilst traveling on his bike daily with his film camera. He takes fashion photos for the New York Times and describes the latest fashion trends and he will do anything for the perfect shot. I also admire his work and his sense of simplicity and it was amazing to watch. He travels by bike and he lives in an apartment with no kitchen installed and a public restroom in the hallway because he feels that anything more is not important. He instead fills his entire apartment to the brim with files upon files of pictures and negatives going back decades in fashion and portraits. He is one of the most renowned photographers in the world, yet doesn't need a fancy place to sleep or to be able to travel about. He even uses a $3 rain poncho that he repairs daily with duck tape.
It is his view on life that will amaze you and show you a simpler side to life. If you haven't checked this film out I strongly recommend you do, you won't regret it.
xx.
Here is his most recent article published on September 22, 2013
If you want to check out more of his work, check the New York Times Style Section:
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