Jeremy Dawson & Challo Schott
Taken outside of Crush in Fort Lauderdale.
[Shot with 4x5 view camera, Polaroid Type 79]
In the Scenesters: To be seen or to be scene? photo essay.
6 responses
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Ana Aguilar said (17 May 2008):
Loved your story!!... what a cool way to spot scene people, hehe. Saw your website and loved it! you have a great eye!!
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N said (22 May 2008):
Tat is a commentary on social behavior; I guess most people are followers.As long as they do what everyon elese is doing they are comfortable.
I see no women in the photos, It would have have been goodto see their stances and dresses. -
Ian Witlen said (22 May 2008):
@Nidia
I did photograph some of the females at the club, but they weren't as fashionable as the guys. Which did surprise me a bit. -
Brendan Baker said (25 May 2008):
I disagree with some of the vibe and comments on this essay. I feel the commentary is a little on the judgemental side to be comfortable as a photo essay.
Fashion has always been a game of lead and follow. You may not particularly like 'scenesters', but I'd rather know what you feel makes them any different from hip hop culture, rave culture, disco culture, or any other scene where fashion dominates. That would make for an insightful photo essay or commentary.
That said, I really do like the shots, which is the main reason I bothered to add a little (light!) criticism to the mix.
Cheers,
B
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Ian Witlen said (25 May 2008):
@ Brendan Baker
If you had the chance to meet each person you would understand why I wrote the article the way I did. -
Thomas Connelly gave props (26 May 2008):
Great take on a them. Well done
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