The Master....Bill Cunningham, Paris
I was sitting next to Mr. Cunningham during the Viktor & Rolf show this past October. It was so charming to see how excited he still gets at a great show. I'm sure it's his natural enthusiasm and not the typical "seen it all before" blase ,so common in fashion, that's kept him going all these years.
Everytime I think I've accomplished a little something with this blog, I think of him and realize I have another 35 years before I can even start feeling that way.
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post a commentThat realisation must feel exciting!
He's brilliant and so are you - I look forward to many more books from you :)
I love him, his snaps and his commentary in the Times online. he enjoys his work so much and so do I!
a kind of (eye) guide ?
I love Bill Cunningham. You're right! It is his joie de vivre that keeps him fresh.
When you truly love something, there is no limit to how long and how hard you will work.
I work in the event business and (even though I am much younger than he is), I still get very excited at a successful event.
Truly inspirational. I want to be like that when I grow old. Enthusiastic about my job and what I do.
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you have undeniably captured Mr. Cunningham's "natural enthusiasm".
Fantastic work!
you have accomplished inspiring us! and you have accomplished making me feel that the stuff in my closet can look as chic (almost) as high end fashion.
Bill Cunningham is truly wonderful. His "On the Street" features are a delight.
As you say, it's his enthusiasm and delight in the charm and beauty of everyday detail that make his photos, comments and person so marvellous. He's a real hero of mine.
Marian D
He is the greatest. It was his work that inspired me to go out and do candid street fashion. Have a look at the link below
Blade
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Gosh that is wonderful to hear!
That's what I looking forward the most: Do what I most the love for living.
I love your blog btw. very exciting.
A m a z i n g ! !
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Bill makes my day evertime I view his column or slideshow on the NYT website. Such a delightful man , stil full of enthusiasm for the streets of New York and Paris.
You're setting yourself up for even further greatness...nice.
I really enjoyed this post and that photo is wonderful.
Polly x
The 'seen it all before' - feeling will especially not rise during the Viktor & Rolf show since they are always refreshing and spectacular!
And still shooting film, no less!
And manual focus, if I'm not mistaken and that's an F3.
Refreshing, really.
You are so right Scott...each day we have is another day to grow...
Bill is AMAZING! I really admire his humility despite his great accomplishments. Props:)
This is just a breathe taking shot. Thanks Mr. Sartorialist.
yes I think he's great, I watch his video clips on NYC fashion in the New York Times website every time and I'm not even from NY.....
Can't help but put me in mind of the classic phrase:
"If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants"
This is a stunning portrait of Mr. Cunningham. What a gentlemen, and a true artist!
I'm sure he is fond of this photo.
He's amazing! His narrated "On the Street" feature is the best part of the NYTimes online.
HOLY SMOKES, YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY AS A PHOTOGRAPHER, SART! I SEE BILL EVERY NOW AND THEN ON 5TH AVE AND 59ST SHOOTING AND HE NEVER LOOKED SO DAMNED MOVIE STAR GLAM. BRAVO. NICE SHOT.
Love. this. lighting
I love Bill Cunningham! His photoessays and insight & laugh really perk up my days. His experience also gives his statements historical weight, and I love his old New York wisdom!!!
yes, he is the master.
Precious, darling man. I get off on his enthusiasm - and his accent. Long live Bill!
I agree with everyone here that Bill Cunningham is the best! He has this slightly irreverant attitude toward fashion that just makes it a joy to listen to his "On the Street" commentaries. Love him!
Aw, I'm so happy to see Mr. Cunningham on here, and love how much respect you always seem to show for him. He is one of the greats, with an especially fantastic voice.
Love both of you!
What a beautiful photo. His expression is great.
He is the Master.
The only improvement after his years of sharing his love is the marvelously narrated slideshow now available online each week to supplement his Sunday "on the street" feature.
WOW! Great composition! I really like the depth of field in this shot, and how the background just melts away.
I love it! This photo is great!
Nice portrait of Mr. Cunningham.
Beautiful smile !
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How charming to be sitting next to a master...smiles.
I have been looking at Bill Cunningham's photos in the NYT as long as I can remember. I love him and the fact that he gets around New York on a bike. He's the original! And you, Scott, have some mighty big mocassins to fill. He's done some serious time on the corner of 59th and Fifth...my favorite series was one he did of people avoiding or jumping over a puddle.
He's a legend. I love how he sees patterns and connections in the crazy mish-mash that is New York City. There was a fantastic article about him in the New Yorker back in March: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/03/16/090316fa_fact_collins
Catherine at Littlehouse of Style
http://littlehouseofstyle.blogspot.com/
I absolutely adore Bill Cunningham's 'marvelous' weekly New York Times slideshow. So nice to see him in front of the camera! Thanks for the lovely shot.
Imagine what a world this could be if 10 percent of the people held that zest and love for life and put their heart into every day like Bill does!
oh What a Wonderful World it Would be! :--)
Damn, stellar portrait.
There's a twinkle in his eye that is so mysterious in this photo. It makes me wonder what great thing his mind is cultivating...
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The man has an amazing eye for picking the well dressed and what trends are appearing. I love his change of season shots.
bill cunningham is such an inspiration.
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The student becomes the teacher !
Does anyone know what kind of camera he is using in this shot? Hands down the most beautiful shot I have seen in quite a while.
love his personality. as you said, he's so enthusiastic (though I've never met him!) and never jaded by the high-class world of fashion.
Great photo of him! I love your facial portraits the most I think.
xoxo
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I love Bill Cunningham and this is a great picture!!
I've only seen snaps of Mr. Cunningham in glossies, but there's always such an energy, even in a small image of this man.
So amazing-- but not surprising to learn from you that he remains always excited, fascinated and just happy about fashion. Wish there were more individuals like him in the industry.
--PLO
yes
the feeling must be exciting. i bet he's as great as you are too :)
♥
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blasé always has an accent aigu over the e.
Thank you for this amazing portrait!
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What a glorious portrait!!!!
this photo is epic
Extremely well taken picture, Scott.
The reason why you don't feel like him is because he shoots with a very cool camera..............
The camera is like a third leg, a third hand, a third arm, a third eye. It becomes a part of you and if you treat your body & mind with the images coming from the camera...it will make you feel more comfortable in life.
Did you talk to him? If not, you should!
Love this man. He is legendary.
magnificent portrait
Don't sell yourself short. Your photography is simply amazing. Love your blog and pictures. You've got the necessary point of view.
I love that he is still using an analog camera.
This is a beautiful, elegant photograph. He looks very genuine and kind.
I love Bill Cunningham. I can't wait to arrive at work on a Monday morning (in Houston) and pull up his slide show to see his 'theme' of the past week. And his commentary is so delightful to match the photos.
When I used to work fashion week new york, I'd see him around and he always had such a cheerful glow to him after all these years. A great man indeed.
Bill Cunningham is a genius!
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To me, Mr. Cunningham is the Master. I have been fortunate enough to have been photographed by him on the street and for the last 20 years, I've always been referred to as "child". Thank you, Bill!! ;-)
Go Nikon! Love it.
Great picture!
Wow! Brilliant Scott..
Hestill rides his bycicle...
I'm curious about his laundry list...
Keep your elegance forever Mister Bill...
Mr Cunningham is a national treasure.
I have sought out his contributions to the NY Times for many years and always felt a little more sophisticated for his keen, sensitive, playful eye. You may well be his natural successor - a very high compliment! Keep up the good work and never take yourself too seriously!
Anna Z.
The highlight of my Saturdays is calling up his On the Street slideshow and listening to him, as if he were speaking just to me personally, talk about what fabulous things he has spotted around the city. I miss NYC so much, and he takes me there for a few minutes every week.
My only criticism of him is that it's too long to wait for Saturday! Thank goodness for you and Garance to provide photos more in line with my insatiable demand.
Thank you so much for honoring Bill Cunningham! I have enjoyed his photographs every Sunday for as long as I can remember! He is a true delight!
Your work and blog speak volumes to those of us that love a pure creative approach to fashion/style.......I read your blog everyday and can never get enough.....thank you...L
I was just saying to a friend that I wish there was a Bill Cunningham book of all his great photos (also Steven Meisel) - I always look for his page in the Times first on Sundays.
That's a lovely post...
Scott,
I think that you do not need 35 more years to feel the light and beauty of who you are and your talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melissa
Mr. Cunningham is an inspiration... :^)
What a beautiful record of a special crossing of paths. Bravo Scott and Bill! (And Mr. C uses film- holy smokes, that's vintage, no wonder you took his picture).
Mr. Cunningham is the bomb! The sincerity with which he approaches style - on the street, the runway,daily wear, high-end, no-ends,...his sincerity and wonder make me look for his work, his contribution is invigorating.
Awesome comment. I have worked with some phenomenal people in the entertainment industry who are much older, and have observed it's such a privilege to have work you love to keep you going for a long, long time. And I hope I have that privilege. Xo
Profound ! The mentored becomes the master !
amazing portrait. I wish I had one of myself!
He's awesome
Beautiful warm light an the lights behind him... great photo.
is he shooting film? that, alone, is the perfect accessory.
What I love about Bill Cunningham is that he's not so interested in youth or beautiful people - rather he celebrates and delights in fashion and style in a way that's whimsical and accessible to all. I love this quote from him in a March 2009 New Yorker profile: “I don’t really see people—I see clothes. People say everybody’s a slob. Ridiculous! There are marvellously”—it came out, in a wonderful archaic honk, as “maah-vah-lously”—“dressed women you see at a quarter to eight, going to business. When people say fashion is no more, they’re ridiculous! It’s as good as it ever was.”
I'm so glad you took this photo! It's such a great pic of him. Glad to see he's still shooting film!
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There is so much expressed in this photo.
I love Bill Cunningham's advice "so go on out there and have fun with it." Rock on, Mr. Cunningham!
You know what sets you and Bill above the rest, Sart?
You like people.
love your respect for the greats. you're well on your way. & great portrait.
stars in the eyes...nice.
Cheers from Paris!
Monica
BC uses a Nikon FM2.
"BC uses a Nikon FM2."
As do I. It's a wonderful camera, especially with a 50/1.2 attached. Add Tri-X or Fuji Pro160--you're set.
Sart, you are what everyone desires to see in a photo of themselves. Their best self shining through. You get the humanity and the human. Wishing you an equally enchanted 2010.
Love Bill Cunningham's NYT pieces. He makes style come alive.
smiles *
wow, a fantastic, fresh portrait!
I met him about two weeks ago for a launching event. He is very very humble and down to earth. He is getting old though, but he is making a legacy of his own.
Totally agree with the last sentense.
gotta dig that nikon fm :D
nonetheless, that was a great capture!
I love bill cunningham and wait every week to enjoy his "on the street" posts on the nytimes online! He sure loves what he does, and reflects that always!
I love Bill Cunningham! I got to meet him once, very briefly ... such a thrill!
this is just.... beautiful. I think I'm gonna cry.
he looks so concentrated...ready to take the next photo. this picture replaces so much of his passion for photography...lovely!
hello :D i love your blog! how do you manage to keep your pictures so big in here? can you help me figure that out? :)
I love him so much. and this is such a beautiful portrait of him. very different from the bicycle photo we always see in the Times
He has stolen my camera !
:-)
Scott,
I am not a photographer, but a musician and designer. You have spoken for every real artist here. That feeling of the already/not yet that pervades one's work- the pursuit of a mystery that is evasive and seductive — beauty and truth.
Keep it up man! You are an inspiration.
Xris
beautiful portrait of a beautiful man
A true road warrior!
Glad to see somebody's still shooting film.
This is a great photo of Mr. Bill Cunningham.
Bravo to both this pic & your comments! Well done!
Bill Cunningham is as refreshing as ever, and yes, he still believes in what he does!
Love love love bill
always!!!!
always nice to read artists complimenting other artists. Your work is amazing as is Mr. Cunningham's. Thank you for this education! :)
Love that it's a film camera.
Ahhh Lovely Film!
Andrea
Caught Bill the other day (find him on my blog here: http://up-routed.blogspot.com/).
He is a living legend and if you haven't seen his film yet, please do.
I also had the honor of doing a portrait of Bill in NYC. I think the documentary on him has done a tremendous job at elevating public perception of street fashion photography. Find his portrait in the commercial portraits gallery at www.donniemillerphotography.com