Creative

CertainEMOTIONS

are not easily felt

Creative

CertainEMOTIONS

are not easily felt

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ANDREA CENCINIP.7

EMOTIONS INSIDE A VIEWFINDERP.17

BACCARATThe 250th anniversary.P.18

LENNETTE NEWELLWe are one.

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EMOTIONAL BRILLIANCE

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By Emanuela Amy Rossi

AndreaCencini

Luisa Attardo

Andrea, qualifying yourself as a photographer is really too vague because photography includes many sectors, in which you are specialized? What about on fashion?The fashion industry is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating field that a professional photographer can focus on, but it is not easy. It requires a lot of passion, dedication and experience. You must also be kept up to date on the latest trends in clothing, make-up and hair style.Where have you studied the photographic technique and what is the style that best represents your photography?I have always been interested in photography, a passion that I inherited from my father.I did not attend a specific school, I learned along the way, gaining experience with my own research, trying to understand the techniques used by the famous photographers and to steal their secrets ... The photographic technique has built itself each time, fascinating me completely, to become definitely my great passion and profession.After learning the technique, I tried to excite others and myself through fashion photography, looking for a new style, my mark, my photographic “identity card”.Being a fashion photographer means knowing that the company should accept the message and interpret the changes that occur in it. In recent years fashion has influenced not only the way they dress, but also the way of life of people: especially young people are inspired by the messages that come from advertising campaigns to interpret and reinterpret themselves.The style that best represents my photography is certainly the fashion / glamour, where I can better express my creativity, without the constraints imposed by companies.

In many of your pictures you prefer the naked female body. According to you, is it the look which excite the most or is it a close-up or a body as a whole?It is this passion for the glamour that led me to prefer the female nude. The naked body can stir deep and beautiful emotions: not only the body aesthetically perfect, but every body on display can reveal hidden beauty. Moreover the charm of the body has always been omnipresent in the art. Today the vision of the nude invades our imagination: the fashion, advertising and film, exploit the possibilities of communication of the body.In the representation of the female body everything can convey emotions: face, eyes, hair, legs, curves, etc. What I like most is enhancing the femininity inherent in all the models, transforming it into beauty. The beauty seen in its most abstract form can be grasped in the intensity of a color, a painting, a landscape ...What does exciting means through a photograph?To quote Ansel Adams: photography is “the desire to discover, the urge to move, the pleasure to capture: three concepts that describe the art of photography.”Discovering, because through the viewfinder you find an infinite world; everything that you had not seen before, you begin to see it like a child who opens his eyes and sees the world for the first time. Every corner, from the unusual to the more fascinating becomes the reason of photography. Discover that even an object of your daily life may seem special, through photography.The mission of a photographer is this: living the emotions in order to convey them through our images.

What is the photo shoot you remember with greater joy and satisfaction?I remember a service made this year in the spring, a cohesive team, a picturesque location made up of a wild beach where you could still see the signs of winter storms, a model with a strong expressive capacity. Yes, I would say that on that occasion I had fun and excited too.How important is the hand of the creative stylist in the design and implementation of a photo shoot?The staff is very important: without a good close-knit group and without the skills and expertise of all (from the stylist to makeup) is not possible to obtain satisfying results. Without a good team a photographer counts very little!Tell us about Sapphic Warriors With that service I tried to represent two modern “warriors” who compete in a fight that then becomes a sensual game, almost Sapphic.Upcoming goals to be achieved?Being part of the new generation of photographers working within the fashion industry and experimenting new languages and new media, thanks to the proliferation of independent magazine and the underground circuit. In other words becoming a “creator of images” that takes into account the company’s current trends: authenticity, imagination, irony, humor ...

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Emotions are feelings that a person, a landscape, a picture can awake in us. They can be positive, negative, unique, excellent, everyone has its emotions and everyone experiences them in a

different way.Of course one cannot live without them, they can cause us to make decisive actions and behaviours for our life, they articulate unique moments to share with who we want and give us once-off feelings.“Gruppo fotografico rivolese l’Obiettivo” aims to relive emotion through snapshots. Created by the union of a group of friends with the passion of photography, longing for sharing their passion, speaking of their ideas, opinions and experiences, but also giving the chance to technically improve themselves. Born in 2011 in Rivoli, the group tries to get people closer to photography thanks to the creation of events, courses, trips and exhibitions.Last year they created “Emotions inside a viewfinder”, an event where they exhibited various pictures of the group members. Photos of different styles and kind, but all linked by the passion for pictures which rouse emotions. An exhibition of photos dedicated to those people who love lose themselves in a shot, who stop for an instant during their frenetic life and let themselves be moved by a moment. Because this is what photography is, too: finding the time to stop and watch life and grasp reality in its simple beauty.

By Cristina Giannini

Emotions inside a

viewfinderMattia Vismara

BaccaratThe 250th anniversary

By Rossella Scalzo

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Luisa Attardo

Since 1764 Baccarat has been writing the pages of its history with brilliant words. Knowing that this French brand of crystals was founded in the Lorraine region with

permission by the King Louis XV suggests the presence of at least one of his pieces in the most luxurious palaces, magnificent places and unforgettable feasts of France in 1700.For 250 years Baccarat has affirmed his success not only for the longevity of its brand but also for the excellence of its crystals, symbolizing the French art de vivre. Baccarat, in fact, wrote its story through historical, political, economic revolutions and changes, adapting from the consequences of the collapse of the industrial era of the nineteenth century to those of the most modern globalization of the twenty-first century while remaining a pioneer in its field, always reflecting the various trends that continued and remaining faithful to the creation of the classics of tomorrow and destined to endure over time.On the occasion of the 250th anniversary Baccarat is pleased to present the exhibition “Baccarat. The 250 years “at the gallery-museum of the Maison Baccarat in Paris. From October 15 until 4 January 2015, the Petit Palais will welcome everybody who wish to enjoy the more than 500 creations, symbol of the craftsmanship of the artisans of crystals that gave unique pieces to the fashion house.The exhibition is divided into five major themes that are the hallmarks of Baccarat and presents creations designed for the great exhibitions held in Paris between 1823 and 1937, the period when the House achieved international fame because he received many orders from the great historical figures including the Duchess of Berry, the Tsar Nicholas II and the Emperor of Japan. The path has been designed to allow visitors a journey through the extraordinary works divided by stylistic affinities or the context of creation.

The pieces of the collections in the exhibition are the symbol of elegance and excellence of the French savoir-faire easily visible in the forefront technical mastery handed down over the centuries by a handful of skilled craftsmen, blowers, wood carvers, engravers and gilders who have put their unique talent to serve the perfection of each piece.The manufacture of crystal creations of Baccarat distinguishes itself since 1839 for the wide range of colors that has been enriched over time in an exponential growth that has still not the end. In the exhibition there are the sublime creations by Ettore Sottsass, known for working the two-tone glass, the technique which marks an important moment in the history of Baccarat for its peculiarity, where the crystal shines in a dazzling fireworks in an explosion of colors creating a color range declined to infinity.In addition to the crystals, the exhibition encompasses numerous drawings and unpublished archival documents that tell the genesis of the creations on display and the sources of inspiration of the master craftsmen from the Maison Baccarat, as the story of the legendary and iconic Harcourt glass inspired by the ceremonial glass engraved with the royal monogram commissioned by King Louis Philippe in 1840. Finally in the maximum of pomp, at the end of the exhibition you can admire the many chandeliers on display, including the most monumental, containing 250 lights, in the gallery of honor at the Petit Palais.

Commissioners of the exhibition: Michaela Lerch-Moulin & Dominique Morel “Baccarat: la légende du cristal (Baccarat: the legend of christal)” - from October 15, 2014 to January 4, 2015 Petit Palais, Museo delle Belle Arti Avenue Winston Churchill - 75008 Paris. Open on Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Night on Thursdays until 10:00 pm +33 1 53 43 40 00HYPERLINK “http://www.petitpalais.paris.fr” www.petitpalais.paris.frHYPERLINK “http://www.baccarat-anniversary.com” www.baccarat-anniversary.com

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By Selena Magni

LennetteNewell

W e a r e o n e

Hello Lennette! I’ve checked your website and I am very fascinated by your work. I think it’s wonderful.

Congrats! I’d like you to answer these questions as best as you can. I am very curious. Thank you very much in advance! Let’s start!

This issue’s theme is “emotion” and how people feel it in different ways. I’ve seen your “Portraits” series of people with their pets and they all look really happy. What’s the idea behind it? What feeling did you want to convey? The series of people with their pets all look really happy, because the relationship is such. So much love and respect come from the relationships people have with their pets. The captures really seemed effortless when taking part in the connection they displayed. In this set of portraits my casting agent, Stuart Stone did an open call for anyone who had a pet of any kind. We had over a thousand people apply, it was so endearing. All the different types of pets people have relationships with is extensive and incredibly diverse. Matthew, (Match) with his Scorpion (Elektra) were a new experience for me. I understand this type of pet may not be for everyone, it was indeed fascinating to see Elektra move around his head and they seemed to have a understanding of gentle finger nudges, soft talking, and kisses, indeed an arthropod experience. My fears of these little guys was put to rest, Match and Elektra were bonded, in fact much more so than most of our domestic cats!

How did you approach photography? What was your first picture? While I did not take photos when I was very young, I was unknowingly preparing my approach to creating visuals. I observed and studied everything in my life, or maybe, we should just call it daydreaming. I call this “getting in touch with the world and myself”. I connected on a kinetic field as well as visual, to form my inner dialogue for images to come later. The wide open space, ever changing vast sky and the large number of animals on the ranch where I grew up fostered much imagination. The animals on my ranch and my family were first visuals I created.Why did you decide to work with animals? Is it just a passion of yours or is there a particular artistic reason? I grew up with animals as an integral part of my life. My father was a large animal veterinarian. This gave me the opportunity to have very intimate animal experiences, and these experiences allowed me to realize that I’m very good with animals and my relationship to them comes natural. Animals are a source of incredible energy for me and I continue to draw upon that source for many personal projects.

The natural behaviour of the domestic or exotic animal should be studied and understood by you. The shoot should be well orchestrated, timing is everything, have everything set, check, pre-test light, etc. Don’t use the animal until you are ready, or they are ready. Good communication between the entire production is a must, hire a producer who has worked with animals before if you haven’t. It should be a good experience for you and the animal, no exceptions.Pictures can wake many feeling in people who look at them, many emotions. Would you tell me what do you feel when you take them? What emotions do they rouse in you? It depends on what the end image is suppose to convey. If I’m creating an image for a client, then I direct the production to create the best possible situation to capture that emotion. When I create images for myself, i.e. ani-human I wanted to capture the connection as it took place, the trust, or uneasiness, the respect (each other) gained, the curiosity, all instinctive primal reactions coming from both the animal and human. Many emotions came from the connection: playful, avoiding, curious, unsure, aggressive, submissive, etc. I think it was important for me in the Ani-Humanseries to show that we are not that different. We share many of the same primal instincts and behaviours. Do you have any future project? Yes, of course! 3 projects going simultaneously!Do you have a favourite picture among the ones you’ve taken so far?I love Sassy and Ani-Human Baboon 1561, because they are fun. Animals give us such a rich narrative along with those fabulous humans!

Personally, I really appreciated the “Ani-Human” series: what idea did you want to convey? How did you come up with such an idea?You know how kids dress up and pretend they are in a different place and time. Well, I did this with the animals on the ranch. I had a healthy imagination and used it in fantasy play. I would pretend I was the animal that I played with. i.e. The playful colts or fillies would buck in the field and frolic all the while I run around in their group mimicking them and they me, we enjoyed each other and formed a relationship. This fantasy play gave me real understanding of how important trust is for both animals and humans. In “Ani-Human” I wanted to convey that we are one in so many ways, if I can exhibit those shared commonalities between us, perhaps the animal kingdom’s audience can become broader, thus enriching our lives and focusing on the need to save our ever-growing list of endangered species.Is it difficult to take pictures with animals? What difficulties might one encounter when working with animals? Because of my vast experience with animals, I only find immense pleasure in photographing them. If you are shooting animals that are wild and you are in their environment, it takes patience and a good understanding of their routine. Careful thought should be exerted, not to encroach on their boundaries. If you are shooting animals in the studio, the environment needs to be comfortable and inviting. Nothing the animal is not used to should be present, objects, noises, outside distractions, etc. The crew should be carefully thought out, and/or casted. If you are shooting for a client, be sure you have discussed all behaviours the animal is to do with the trainers well in advance, so you can change early on if the animal/s type and behaviour don’t mesh. Keep in mind, it is all about the animal, you work around what they will do and accommodate that.

By Valentina Sorrenti

EmotionalBrilliance

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Mattia Vismara

How many of us, whatever the occasion is, tend to choose the make-up and the colour nuances depending on our mood? If we could have at our disposal

some cosmetics associated to a specific emotion, such as peace, or tenderness, everything would be easier. Luckily for us, LUSH has thought of this emotional aspect of the make-up operation. This cosmetic house creates completely “green” products for make-up: ecologic, not tested on animals, without nickel and free of gluten or other allergic components. Carefully handmade “vegan” cosmetics which are now enriched of a line called “Emotional Brilliance”.This new line was created by one of the brand’s founders, Rowena Bird, who came up with the idea of a funny test in order to choose your own Lush’s emotional cosmetic products. You just have go to a Lush store and sit in front of a 30 colours palette which is presented on a spinning wheel, then choose by instinct which lures you the most. And just like in a personality test we will find out something more about ourselves.In fact each colour tells us something about us, for example the first we choose represents our strength, the second one a deep need of our subconscious and finally the third one a special talent. “Emotional Brilliance” is a way of living the colour that really satisfies the deepest needs of a person. For the first time a make-up that is linked to our sensibility and not only to fashion.

“The desire to discover, the desire to move, to capture the flavour, three concepts that describe

the art of photography”.

Helmut Newton

Painters, photographers, sculptors, poets, novelists: the purpose of every creative mind is to send a message with their work. They can use their ability to create something new, they can express themselves through their creations, but first of all, they want to express an emotion. The ultimate aim of their creation is to move. Emotion is feeling what the artist was feeling. When people are moved by an artist’s work, then the artist can be sure they’ve reached their goal.

Certain emotions are not easily felt. Art expresses

different emotions, depending on one’s own

experience. Moments and breaths are drops of life.

Simple small cares can make the difference.

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