Over the years I’ve heard people refer to the The Sartorialist’s ‘light’ in New York. I’ve always scoffed, for two reasons- no one has their own light, and the ‘lighting’ you see in photographs is more about the photographers eye and ability to capture it.
But I am beginning to understand the longer I am here however, that there is a very particular natural light that hits the city in the late afternoon, summer, twilight. The shadows are long because the buildings are tall, and the sunlight takes on a soft yellow glow. I haven’t filtered these photos or colour corrected, I just wanted to publish them as they were shot .
I’ve always shot using natural light, whether its indoor or on the street so it is exciting to be here and wander the streets seeing a photo opportunity on every corner.
What I’m wearing:
Top: Bought it at a vintage market, Melbourne
Skirt: Laura Ashley
Heels: Nine West, on sale at Macy’s
Belt: Century 21 purchase
Bag: On loan from my sister-in-law
Photos: Andrew Montague
