Thursday, October 21, 2010

Claiborne Swanson Frank - photography at its best!




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"My goal is to find something that takes your breath away...I dream to shoot my vision of spirit and soul.  I set out to take portraits that capture women in their greatest beauty and truth, whatever that may be." - Claiborne Swanson Frank



Friday, September 10th marked Vogue's 2nd annual Fashion's Night Out.  While Clos-ette made the rounds that night to all kinds of events, including D. Porthault, Akris's super exclusive photography exhibition was definitely the place to be.  While Fashion Week 2010 has come and gone, Claiborne Swanson Frank has stayed on our radar. 

When Claiborne, a 29 year old Florida native, unveiled her first body of work at Akris, the party was filled with fashionistas in awe! "Indigo Light: a collection of portraits" was Claiborne's debut as a self-taught photographer whose professional history includes working at Vogue under Anna Wintour.
Her inspirations include famed photographers such as Richard Avedon, Tim Walker, Slim Arrons, Bresson, Irving Penn, etc.  She had loved photography throughout her life and finally decided to pursue her dream after marrying her husband in 2009.  So she set out to photograph portraits of women, who inspire her on a daily basis. 

Claiborne’s next project will explore womanhood as well, but this time she will turn her lens onto the women of her mother’s generation. Ultimately she hopes to remain focused on creating portraits of women throughout their journey of life.
 


She's had a exhibit in NYC and then it traveled to Boston and will be making it's way to San Francisco.  She's now focused on a photography book on American Women.  Check out her website www.claiborneswansonfrank.com or you can email her at claiborneswansonfrank@gmail.com regarding editoral or private commissions. Check out some more of Claiborne's stunning images below and stay tuned for her upcoming book!

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