petits papiers

   

love birds

 

This past weekend i had the privilege to shoot my dear friends Misa & Jeff's city wedding {in Williamsburg, Brooklyn... to be precise}.  So here is a little teaser - click on the picture to see full size.

I will be editing for a while so you'll have to be patient!  There will be of course a whole blog post about these two.

 

 

©2012 Anne-Claire Rohé - All Rights Reserved

 If you wish to inquire about my photography services, please contact me directly via www.anneclairerohe.com

 

Petit aperçu de mon weekend.

Tombé pile-poil le jour de mon anniversaire, j'ai été commis d'office à la photographie du marriage de deux de mes amis ici à Brooklyn.  Je vous révèle un cliché anonyme, pour vous tenir en haleine!

Beaucoup de boulot de selection maintenant... Un post bien-entendu à suivre sur les petits papiers. Rendez-vous très très bientôt!

 

 

I can't even articulate how much i love these brilliant installations from Tim Hawkinson.

Perfect use of space, subject, volume and proportions.

 

 

 

  

 

 

insta-film

 

I am from this generation of photographers who despite shooting mostly in digital these days, happens to have somewhere in a dusty folder forgotten strips of film.  I know some of you will relate to the joy of finding old negatives again.  I took these wandering snapshots long before i had a digital camera, long before Instagram and all the distracting technology we have today (ok fine, not SO long ago. I am talking about the nineties...).

This was taken at dusk on a winter day with my medium format Lubitel camera. It makes me feel warm inside to realize that i can definitely recognize these images as my own, done in my style. I already had a keen interest for this special hour of the day.  I can also recognize my thrive for solitude.

They are clumsy and full of imperfections but they are a part of me, a part of my path and my history in this challenging city, and i cherrish them dearly.

 

 

 

 
 

©2012 Anne-Claire Rohé - All Rights Reserved

 

J'ai retrouvé ces photos datant des années 90 en rangeant un vieux classeur à négatifs.  Certains d'entre-vous savent ce qu'il est bon parfois de retrouver ses vieux négatifs, une époque noyée de souvenirs et puis dans mon cas d'apprentissage.  A l'époque je photographiais en format moyen, et puis je cherchais mon style. 

Je me rend compte aujourd'hui combien ces images font partie de moi, de mon histoire ici à  New York.  J'aime toujours autant photographier à la lumière du crépuscule, lorsque les choses se révèlent dans une pénombre silencieuse... je n'ai finalement pas tellement changé dans mon style, même si aujourd'hui je suis passée au numérique, je maitrise mieux mon outil et j'ai laissé le noir et blanc un peu derrière moi. Peut-être envie de recommencer...?

 

 

objects of empathy

 

 

The super cool concepts and brilliant execution of artist Miya Kondo.

I am particulary fond of her ceramic series.

 

 

 

 

L'univers calmant et subtile des créations de l'artiste à concepts Miya Kondo.

Exactement besoin de ça en ce moment.

 

 

back to black

 

I am really into monochromatic art lately.

Love the charcoal drawings of artist Jenny Brown.  Her work in color is equally beautiful, you should check out her entire body of work.

 

 

 

 

goorin brothers

 

Sometimes the most photogenic places happen to fall right into my lap as i wander the streets of my city.   It is by chance that i stumbled upon this wonderful, old school Panama hat shop in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn. 

It was at dusk on a saturday evening and although most people in the neighborhood were on the way home getting ready for their night out, the store was packed with shoppers and curious visitors.

It seems like it would be a lovely place for a first date too...

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

©2012 Anne-Claire Rohé - All Rights Reserved

 If you wish to inquire about my photography services, please contact me directly via www.anneclairerohe.com

 

Le hasard me mène parfois vers les endroits les plus photogéniques de la ville.  J'ai découvert il a y peu cette chapellerie très "annees 50" au milieu d'une rue ordinaire du sud de Brooklyn.  Un lieu vraiment très sympa et propice à, vous l'avez deviné... la drague.

 

 

Just Joy.

a home by the sea

 

I could easily call this my dream summer house. You know, for when i have one. 

Home of designer Marie Olsson Nylander, Sweden.

 

 

 

Espace somptueux de la décoratrice Marie Olssen Nylander en Suède.

Je convoite, dans mes rêves...

 

 

neon air

 

I think i am starting to believe that neon colors in home decor is becoming very predictable these days, and even if i use them for different purpose myself (jar labelling and other craft projects) a part of me is getting more excited to see them in Art.

These are such a great surprise and so brilliantly executed!

Work by Anne Lindberg.

 

 

 La mode du fluo dans la déco est un peu prévisible ces-derniers temps vous ne trouvez pas? alors quand on la trouve dans une gallerie d'art, quelle belle surprise!

Oeuvres: Anne Lindberg.

an afternoon with... veronica schwartz & pablo castro

 

Veronica and Pablo are artisans in the most noble sense of the word.  As a creative chef, Veronica discovered many years ago the benefits of the raw-food diet and converted her talents in the kitchen to creating foods essentially based on activated nuts, gluten/soy/dairy-free organic and unprocessed ingredients.

 

The two of them are running Dr Cow, a rapidly growing environmental-conscious company.

They also use the principals of raw living in many aspects of their lives with a lot of recycling, crafting and low-impact consuming.

Their authentic philosophy is just written all over their gorgeous home and I am very inspired and humbled by their lifestyle.

It is also one of the most breathtaking space i have seen in a long time. It reinforces my conviction that industrial and botanical can cohabit beautifully!

 

 

©2012 Anne-Claire Rohé - All Rights Reserved

 If you wish to inquire about my photography services, please contact me directly via www.anneclairerohe.com

 

Tell us where you currently live, since when and where you are from originally

Vero:

I'm originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I came to Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11 years ago.

You have quite an unusual lifestyle, can you describe the essential principles of the living-raw philosophy?

I've been following the raw food diet for the past 7 or 8 years.  I'm not 100% raw but I'm trying my best to be 90%.

I only eat raw sprouted food, mostly fruit and veggies, seeds and nuts and basically food that is not cooked above 105 F.

No meat or dairy, no process food. Lots of super foods and good supplements.

Tell us how you transitioned from being a traditional chef to a raw-food chef

After you understand what raw food living is about and its benefits there is no way back.  It was literally overnight... I am really, truly what I do.

What is the best advice you can give the rest of us?

Eat only Organic food and always use filter water for EVERYTHING!

How would you describe your home?

My home is my ecosystem.

An object you cherish in particular?

Mmmmmm... My vintage pallets, my plants, my fabrics and one of my friend Jeremy Zini's paintings.

Actually I love all of them together, in the same way my husband does.

What is your favorite occupation at home?

Craft!!!!!!!!!!!!! sewing, knitting etc...

What would you attempt if you had super powers?
 

I would fly my entire house (the building and everything) to my next port, like the Wizard of Oz.

 

 

The clean compostions of photographer Line Thit Klein from Dannemark.

I am ready for you Summer,  bring it on!

 

 

 

 

En attendant l'été... un brin de pureté.

Photographie:  Line Thit Klein.

 

jewels

 

Lately i have been doing some research on jewely design  -a field i am fairly ignorant in-  and I find myself so wonderfully surprised with my discoveries. 

Most of these pieces are easily categorized as objects of art in my book. They are so outrougeously beautiful and intricate, I would hang them on my wall. The thought of owning one to wear just gives me goosebumps.

 

 

 

In order of appearance:  Lizzie Fortunato, Eddie Borgo, Akong, Jennifer Loiselle, Marion Vidal and (my fave = pony hair!):  Elizabeth Knight.

 

 All designs sourced here.

 

 

Have a little *Fe

 

 

A couple of weeks ago, i worked with the brand Fe on their upcoming Fall/Winter catalog.   Fe (faith in Spanish)  is a sumptuous line of handknits for women, men and kids made of luscious wools sourced in Argentina.  I love their bohemian style! It was such a pleasure to create images for a nature-loving line like theirs.  We had a lot of fun.

Follow them on Facebook  and feel free to contact them if you have any purchase/stores inquiry.   Their official website is currently under construction.

 

 

 

 

 

©2012 Anne-Claire Rohé - All Rights Reserved

 If you wish to inquire about my photography services, please contact me directly via www.anneclairerohe.com

 

 

Nouvelles images créees pour la marque Fe.  Confectionnés à Brooklyn, ils importent leur laines d'Argentine, un résultat urban-cool parfait + une touche de bohême = J'adore!

Vous pouvez suivre Fe sur Facebook en attendant leur site officiel, actuellement en construction.

 

 

 

The spring post.  Everyone is doing it, and i am no exception. 

New York this year is a good month early in the blooming season and green life is sprouting everywhere!

What a great moment to introduce you to the subtle work of conceptual artist Bunpei Kado.

 

 

 

 

La vie, qui prend forme sur les objets les plus innatendus.  Une belle métaphore de cette précoce arrivée printanière ici à New York!

Séduisant travail, tout en finesse, de l'artiste Bunpei Kado.

 

an afternoon with... chloé garcia ponce

 

Chloé is living the life many of us only dare to dream having: Few months out of the year she travels the world as a buyer to bring back upon her returns countless treasures from her voyages. Soon after returning from her trips, she usually curates trunk-shows in the intimacy of her home.  She is a fine collector and her home is sort of an open storybook, without a final chapter.

Spending an afternoon in her intricate world made me forget all about the monotony of winter.  As i walked out, i realized i was energized by her space, and there she was again, about to pack her bags off to Mumbai.

She shares her life with Fiancé Frederico and their two magestic cats. 

To find out more about the trunk-shows, follow Chloé's travel blog Nomadic Songlines.

 

 

 

©2012 Anne-Claire Rohé - All Rights Reserved

 If you wish to inquire about my photography services, please contact me directly via www.anneclairerohe.com

 

 

Tell us where you live, since when and where you are from originally

I live in Brooklyn Heights. My apartment used to belong to Howard Phillips Lovecraft, a 18th century writer. I am originally from Mexico, I grew up in Geneva Switzerland, and Paris France. I moved to New York to study painting at NYU, in the early 90's. What I love about my neighborhood is the old cobble stone streets, lined with linden trees, cherry blossoms and great old oak trees. I get the best of both worlds, a beautiful quiet and serene neighborhood filled with charm and history overlooking Manhattan's crazy and vibrant energy.

What field are you currently working in?

I have a very diverse background, I am a painter at heart. I incorporate my passion for creating through different modalities. I am an herbalist, working with the magnificent world of plants, creating salves, tinctures and healing oils. My love for travel and self exploration have led me to amazing cultures and indigenous communities. I am a buyer for Matta, I incorporate all my beautiful finds from souks, markets in India, Cambodia and Thailand, with Cristina Gitti's beautiful collection. My passion for textiles, color and story telling have allowed me to manifest my blog Nomadic Songlines. My home is a testament of me, it is my sanctuary, everything I love is in my nest;  My books, art, music, cats and photographs. I am a traveling gypsy, therefore it is important to have a harmonious home to come back to, in order to restore and digest all of my travels, allowing me to create magic.

3 elements that best describe your daily routine

Meditation in the morning, setting an intention for the day.

Finding meaning and inspiration in the small crevices of life

Fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, Sencha Tea from Marriage Frère and listening to music.

What was the most memorable trip you have taken?

All my trips are memorable, but India holds a very special place in my heart. I have never been able to recreate the feeling of love, beauty and gratitude that She has given me. My body and soul belongs to this magnificent country. I travel there twice a year, it has become a second home for me. I am divided between India and Mexico, my country has given me so much wisdom and teachings. Mexico's rich heritage in history, food and music, will always be a source of inspiration and spiritual nourishment.

Your most cherished object?

My most cherished objects are my huichol medicine pouches. If they are not near my heart, they reside on my altar. They are small parts of me.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, what would be your place of choice?

I would live in Jaipur, Kyoto, or Oaxaca. I love these cities, they are filled with rich history, culture and tradition.    

A quality or talent you most envy in others?

I don't envy anyone or anything, but I do admire and respect people who are fearless. I find fear to be paralyzing, it fuels the worst in humanity. Everyday I try to live my life, shedding any fear that may harbour my heart. I admire the Dalai Lama, his teachings of forgiveness and selflessness.

Your latest obsession

My latest obsession is Rose. Rose tea, rose ice cream, rose macaroons, rose essential oil, fresh roses. I find roses to be an expression of Grace, beauty, purity and natures testament of unconditional love.