Sam Dameshek has become one of the most influential photographers of his generation with his innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit. The 20 years old photographer who’s currently based in Los Angeles has captured some of the most renowned celebrities such as Miley Cyrus and worked on incredible campaigns for brands like Puma and Tommy Hilfiger.

You might ask yourself how all of this may be possible at such a young age and in such a competitive field, but Dameshek proves to us that anything is possible with the right motivation and a genuine passion. He started at the age of 14 and, since then, never stopped creating his own path according to his talent and personal vision of the creative world.

His photography stands out because it acts as more than a simple beautiful image, it shares stories and meaningful conversations. As the photographer has explained himself in various interviews, his goal when photographing a model is to make them forget that they’re being photographed, to forget about all of the different people surrounding them, and to bring out their real selves, allowing them to concentrate in the present connection with the photographer and his concept. That’s the magic touch in all of his images, that ‘caught in the moment’ feeling that is always present, his style is raw and authentic yet always delicate due to the intimacy that he manages to recreate.

Another aspect that’s impossible to forget when talking about Sam is his talent with film, he forms part of the new wave of photographers that has managed to reintroduce the importance and beauty of film photography. He captures our modern reality through old lenses and makes the most common moments feel like special frames in time. However he doesn’t solely rely on it, he finds versatility to be one of the greatest assets for a creative nowadays and believes in the ability to experiment and getting out of your comfort zone as much as you can, as he recently explained in an interview with ​In The Know​ ; “ if you stare at something for too long you’ll get lost”, and he’s probably right. He never does the same thing or stays in the same place, as his career clearly depicts that, London with Halsey, New York with Camila Cabello, and Canada with Shawn Mendes are a few of the places he has gone to in order to create the content that we all love.

Sam Dameshek- In the Know

There’s never a dull moment in Sam’s life as he expresses himself, photography isn’t his only passion but in general collaborating with other creatives and maximizing his potential in every area of the artistic and entrepreneurial field. He has founded his own brand​ ‘Wish Me Luck; which you’ve definitely come across through the photoshoots with models Elisha and Renee Herbert that reached more than 31,000 likes, he also collaborates with other artists, teaches photography through workshop classes around the world, and is currently working on an upcoming exhibition and the release of a book.

So it’s safe to say that he’s right, you’ll never find a dull moment in his creative mind, and as hard and exhausting as it may seem the 20-years-old explains that it’s all possible through maintaining a routine that supports your mental health and surrounding yourself with people that believe in you. With this outlook and his creation he’s the perfect source of inspiration for us here at Voir, and for anyone who wants to be part of a generation that loves to create. So follow him if you’d like to keep up with his work :

SamDameshek.com

@samdameshek

@filmbysd@wishmeluck Words by Chiara Ferrari

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Amber Asaly has become everyone’s go-to photographer. The Los-Angeles based artist is one of the main creatives behind the stunning posts published by all our favourite stars; including Kylie Jenner, Winnie Harlow and Emily Ratajkowski. Her work includes everything from fashion editorials for Puma and Frankies Bikinis to holiday photography for it-girls, however, her personal touch remains noticeable in every single shot.

Even if you may not be familiar with Amber Asaly’s work at first hand you have come across her photographs and their particular style, her highly saturated colour palette, and wide-angle shots hardly go unnoticed. She’s one of those photographers that has managed to revitalize film photography and its essence, most of her recent work is done on film, even the viral vacay pics taken for Kendall and Kylie Jenner. As she has said to Cosmopolitan in a recent interview this preference is simply because “ film captures a vibe so much better than digital ever can and ever will, because it’s one moment, click….It’s just one shot”. She manages to capture and create a modern work of art through the use of a camera that was almost forgotten by many.

As the photographer has expressed herself through Instagram stories and posts, her photography isn’t just beautiful, it’s fun and genuine. It’s all based on capturing moments and friends in their best form, and from that experimenting with angles, colors and edits to change the monotony of what could be a simple portrait to a creative collage or more. Every single one of her photographs demonstrates the bond and admiration she has for her models, that most of the time are her friends and do not hire her to do her work but simply contribute to the creation of a picture that we will all love and remember.

This innovation and versatility are some of the aspects we love the most about her work. She’s renovating the photographic landscape, by being a young woman who’s not afraid to showcase her style even if it may go against the traditional ones, and using everything at her disposal to come up with something new and daring, and all of this is accompanied by a genuine working ethos. She’s clearly one of those photographers with ideals that publicly show support for issues that matter, and try to use their art to contribute to a bigger cause, as done through donations gathered from exhibitions or online sales. For this and much more, we think you should follow her, to keep up with the work and update your Instagram feed with content that will inspire you from both a creative and social perspective.

Words by Chiara Ferrari

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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International Women’s Day is the time to celebrate groundbreaking and trailblazing women, and girl, we’ve found a firecracker. We had the pleasure of talking to the wildly talented digital artist and photographer Kelly Maker, aka THE STONE COLD FOX, who’s unique and captivating edits prevail over Instagram and secure her firmly at the top of her game. Both handcrafted and using digital manipulation, Maker creates enchanting ‘edits’, reimagining fashion and photography campaigns with her fantastical flair, which you’re sure to double tap, save and share.

Kelly Maker’s designs taken from her Instagram @kellymaker

The Melbourne based artist began her craft at just 19 and is entirely self-taught; her collagic edits masterly overlay human frames onto a variation of backgrounds which include florals, literature, newspapers cuttings and glitters that invites a fresh dynamic and elevate each image to fantastical new levels, her digital wonderland providing fertile ground for inspiration. Very quickly, her cult following grew exponentially across social media and her digital prowess didn’t go unnoticed for long and soon piqued the interest of some of the biggest names in the industry: so much so that Candice Swanepoel handpicked her to collaborate with on her swim label Tropic of C – now there’s a duo I’d want to sit with.

Kelly Maker’s designs taken from her Instagram @kellymaker

Maker has been featured in Vogue Australia, worked with Free People and her work has been recognised and shared by names like Miley Cyrus, Versace and catwalk models alike. In short, she’s a pretty big deal.

We love her, and we’re pretty sure (if you don’t already) you will too:

1). When did you first fall in love with art?

I have always been a very creative person and always wanted to pursue something creative, whether that be writing, painting, drawing etc. it was in High school that I actually had the chance to explore I more and this solidified my love for all things artistic.

2). What is your preferred medium? Digital or analogue?

Analogue for photography and digital for creating art so I can be more precise with my photos.

3). What is the best project/favourite edit you have ever worked on, and what would you consider a highlight of your career?

There’s truly so many artworks I’ve created that I love so narrowing it down to one is next to impossible. In terms of a highlight, early last year I had the incredible opportunity to work with Candace Swanepoel and her brand Tropic of C. This was so amazing and the pieces I made for her campaign are some of my favourites.

Kelly Maker’s designs taken from her Instagram @kellymaker

4). When do you feel the most creative? What tends to unearth this creativity?

I find my creativity is most active at night. I tend to stay up late working on things and sleep in in the mornings. The day is usually spent working a second job or doing photoshoots.

5). Your edits vacillate between literature/see-through and glitter – how do you decide which background to use? Is the literature specific to each image?

Those are just 3 of many different styles I do but really it all depends on the image. Sometimes I will match the text to the overall concept but usually its more about colour, density of text and how it pairs with the image.

6). What is your favourite book? / What book should everyone read?

I recently read the Rosie Project which was amazing. One of my all-time favourites is a series called Women Who Made History. Each book outlines the lives of well-known historic women such as Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I and many others.

7). How have you managed imitations and copycat issues?

Initially, in the early days, it really bothered me, but I have learnt to embrace my fans and their desire to re-create my work. It’s quite flattering and who am I to stop anyone from expressing their creativity. Many artists do start out by copying their favourite artists while they find their own creative style and that’s totally fine.

Kelly Maker’s designs taken from her Instagram @kellymaker

8). How has Instagram culture/social media platforms helped/hindered your artistic journey?

Social media is a big part of my success. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the boost from day one from various celebrities and models reposting my work, giving me a huge amount of exposure. It hinders me in that everything is too accessible so those who want to steal my work and not credit can usually get away with it if I don’t see it or if someone doesn’t call them out.

9). What messages are putting out to the world with your art?

Your inspiration can take you anywhere you want to go.

10). How do you want your art to function in society?

I’m happy with it being something that inspires people.

11). What’s your morning/bedtime routine?

Mornings start with a coffee and a short walk before heading to my second job.

Nights are reserved for getting some art done and answering emails.

12). What has the last week looked like?

I’ve been working quite regularly, going to photoshoots and communicating with clients on upcoming projects.

Kelly Maker’s designs taken from her Instagram @kellymaker

13). How do you practice self-care?

By listening to my mind and body and understanding what makes me healthy and happy. Eating well, exercising, having self-love and confidence and not wearing myself out are all important parts of my self-care.

14). What did you need to hear as a young girl? What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

I was told once in the 10th grade by a teacher that she thought I was really talented in my writing (at the time I wanted to be a novelist) and she was determined to support me on this journey. She told me that I can do anything I put my mind to and be anything I want to be. This stuck with me and played a huge role in deciding to pursue the artwork.

15). What would be your ideal day off?

A day at the beach.

16), What could you spend hours talking about?

Art, the planet, the universe, psychology, anything technical.

17). What always cheers you up?

Watching a good movie or TV show and cuddling my dogs.

18). Best hangover cure?

Hangover cures are a myth, you just gotta ride it out!

19). What can’t you live without?

My family.

Kelly Maker’s designs taken from her Instagram @kellymaker

Kelly can be found on Instagram @kellymaker

Words by Lizzy Greenwood

Graphics by Kelly Maker

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