I posted this before on the previous incarnation of the blog but I couldn’t find the pictures I wanted to post today… So more tomorrow when I get done with work… for now, Gregory Crewdson…

I had the pleasure of viewing the work of Alex Prager at the Michael Hoppen Gallery in London some time ago. The narrative suggestions as well as the general attractiveness of the image in terms of catching the eye made the exhibition very compelling. She has something thats a bit Cindy Sherman-esque, helped by her similar appearance but also likely an intentional nod to Sherman’s Oeuvre. Check these out from her ‘Big Valley’ series:

© Alex Prager

Lyndon Wade is a Photographer, much in the style of David Lachapelle – whilst I’m sure everyone is tired of being compared to him, it is slightly unavoidable if you produce vibrant commercial work – and he’s definitely someone everyone should know of. The images I feature here are from the series ‘A Year in Room 107′  and naturally you’ll understand my predilection for work based within a small room set, given my work to date… 

I love the exuberant colours and the humour, crispness and use of lighting and something which is more evident in other works is his use of photoshop to really make an image pop and punch you in the face. That’s what I love, I think photography should grab you and these images reach right out of the frame and take a hold of your collar with threatening eyes… 

The narrative aspect of this series really appeals to me as well, the idea of what can happen in one space being so varied and opposing over a period of time – obviously its overly dramatic and unreal, not to mention its just a lot of fun… but then thats what’s important right, if your not having fun what’s the fucking point. 

You can see more of his work at his website.

He is also represented by Marge Casey + Associates.  Incidentally that agency represents some very interesting photographic talent, worth checking out. 

(Hopefully this will be a regular thing that I keep up… provided I can find enough interesting ‘People you should know’…)